Life Currents

This week is “Use It or Lose It Week” in our house. That means I try to use all the bits and pieces in the ‘fridge before they go bad. Last night, we had Summer Veggie Frittata. Yummy. Tonight will be orzo cooked in Parmesan broth with pine nuts and sautéed zucchini and red bell pepper. (As you guessed, I still have zucchini to use up).

This honey marmalade, made with the last of the Neighborhood Fruit, is sweet and tart, and the texture is great. It makes quite a bit, so I have lots for sharing.

I’ve been testing recipes for the cookbook for a while now, and feel pretty happy with the content. I have about 70 recipes ranging from breakfast to soup to main dish and onto desserts.

Cupcakes are fun, and everyone seems to like them- even people who don’t really like cake. Something about cupcakes makes you feel like a kid again. Maybe it’s the size- they fit right in the palm of your hand. And, they’re devoured in a couple bites.

I bet you have all the ingredients to make this chocolate cake in your cupboard right now. Scratch cakes are not that hard, nor are they time consuming. The cake is delightful, and not overly sweet.

Cookbook Update with a recipe for Superbowl Chili

Super Bowl 2010 Menu. I appreciate having testers for the items in my “Cupboard Cooking” book.

Cook it yourself. That’s it. Eat anything you want — just as long as you’re willing to cook it yourself.

After a few tries, I finally got the photo. Whew! But, I can tell you that I have definitely tested a few (maybe even many) of the cookies.

Maple Almond Slow Cooker Granola with milk or yogurt Extra-Sour Sourdough Bread Baked Eggs Roasted Potatoes Coffee, Tea, and OJ I made Christmas Brunch this year. I started with homemade Extra Sour-Sourdough Bread. I received the starter as an early Christmas present. I already tried the Simple Sourdough recipe, and the Extra-Sour version was much [...]