I always end up with an abundance of tomatoes and peppers during the summer. And despite the heat, the afternoon rainstorms that we receive on a nearly daily basis, make me crave chilis and soups- so this is ideal! It's quick to put together and combines the bright flavors of summer with smoky heat. It's [...]
Category: Food
Whiskey Caramel Bread Pudding
"An rud nach leigheasann im ná uisce beatha níl aon leigheas air."Ingredients: bread** butter, 3 tablespoons raisins, 1/2 cup (optional) eggs, 4 (beaten) milk, 2 cups cane sugar, 3/4 cup cinnamon, 1 1/2tsp vanilla, 1 tsp for sauce: butter, one stick whiskey, to taste (2 ounces is a good average) cane sugar, 1 cup **This [...]
Ponzu Ginger Vinaigrette
Ingredients: olive oil rice vinegar sea salt garlic powder black pepper fresh ginger dry mustard organic ponzu Method: The ratio for this dressing is two parts oil to one part vinegar. Then you use the same amount of ponzu and fresh ginger purée as you did vinegar. In other words, if you used two tablespoons [...]
Monday Soup
The follow up to Sunday Chicken; as it's a good way to use the remaining bones and bits. Though I came up with this soup on a Sunday and used a pound of chicken heads from a local farmer instead. So ya know... "Bone broth" has become a trendy term, but people have been making [...]
Bison Chili
Chili is one of my favorite comfort foods. Fortunately, it's also easy to make and full of nutrients. This version is packed with protein, iron, folate, potassium, manganese, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E, K...and more. Though it's called Bison Chili, you can certainly substitute beef (or omit meat all together and double [...]
Potlikker Ramen
This is a delicious (and extra nutritious) way to enjoy Potlikker (if you are not sure what that is or how to make it, you can find instructions under Liquid Gold). Main Ingredients: 16oz. jar of Potlikker (per serving of noodles) Ramen noodles Shichimi Togarashi (to taste; I add about a tablespoon) Toppings (these are [...]
Liquid Gold
Potlikker- the nutrition packed old school broth of the South- has been around far, far longer than I or recent broth trends have. And I'm sure there are many methods for creating it. But here are my simple instructions for a soul warming potlikker that'll cure what ails ya (or at least make you smile). [...]
Sunday Chicken
This is the simple chicken and vegetable roast that Damon makes on Sunday evening. We play with the seasoning and vegetables a bit, according to what we have on hand. But the method remains the same and provides consistent results. If you have ever found yourself with dry, bland chicken... this is for you: Ingredients: pasture raised, [...]
Christmas Eve Cookies
A tradition started with Ezra that I intend to carry on for years to come. A simple sugar cookie dough made on Christmas Eve morning. Chilled for the afternoon. Baked and decorated in the evening. We will have a few with hot cocoa, leave several out for the man with the bag, and take the [...]
Emmy Goulet 
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