Oct
20
2011
![curried squash soup with fresh bread](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6098/6263704709_ce21bf269d.jpg)
Since I had some cider to use up (courtesy of the apple cider doughnuts), I decided to put some of it to good use in soup. I had a squash sitting around for awhile, earmarked for a new pasta dish I wanted to try out, but when it got cold and windy, all I wanted […]
Oct
03
2011
![iced mint green tea](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6207187333_ae2ba143e1_z.jpg)
We’re starting a heat wave! Well, compared to last week and this past weekend, anyway. Over the weekend, I had to turn my heat on a few times, to take the chill out of the air. Yesterday when I got up, it was a whopping 29F/-2C. Brr! Sure, in a couple of months, that will […]
Sep
14
2011
![slow cooker curry](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6147271912_8c6c10cffb.jpg)
A couple of years ago I saw a thread on a message board about slow cookers. A number of women didn’t feel comfortable with leaving a slow cooker on all day unless they were at home. They felt a heated appliance that was turned on all day was a fire hazard. I have to admit, […]
Aug
30
2011
![tequila lime chicken](http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6201/6096661861_6a542c5387.jpg)
I’ve wanted to try this recipe for a long time, but especially this summer. After replacing my dilapidated grill, I wanted to use its replacement as often as possible. However…really hot, humid weather and I do not get along. At all. So most of July was out of the question for me – it was […]