I have so much spearmint growing all over the place. Out in the little back yard. In the urn out front. And inside at the back window on the second floor. So I have to make mint tea.
Food
Single Serving Whipped Cream
I found that I don’t need to use the immersion blender to make a small serving of whipped cream. I can whip it up by hand with a wire whisk. It turns out be pretty easy. A little whipped cream on a bowl of strawberries makes a perfect dessert.
Nancy, Reversals, and Pepper
A mixed bag today. First up is a new limited podcast about Nancy Pelosi called The Speaker: Trailblazer. Lightning rod. First woman Speaker of the House. Nancy Pelosi never intended to run for office — but in 1987, a twist of fate thrust her into San Francisco’s political arena. In Congress, she seized power and … Continue reading Nancy, Reversals, and Pepper
Chicken or Beef?
A few days ago CJ wrote about her preference for chicken or beef or something else and came firmly down on the side of chicken: Chicken chicken chicken chicken. Hands down. Although I do love seafood but don’t have the chance to eat it fresh very often. When I was growing up we raised our … Continue reading Chicken or Beef?
Broccoli Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
I was looking for a different kind of salad, something not based on lettuce, and I came across this video with three different salads. I’ve made the broccoli salad, and I plan to try the roasted radish salad in the near future. As per usual, my tiny kitchen gave me problems as I tried to … Continue reading Broccoli Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Synsepalum dulcificum
Or commonly known as miracle berry. It has the amazing ability to make sour foods taste sweet. At least some sour foods. What it does is block the tongue’s taste buds from sensing sour flavors. So if the food has sugars, such as lemons or grapefruits, the suppression of the sour taste makes it seem … Continue reading Synsepalum dulcificum
Eating Corn
I love corn on the cob, but it takes me so long to shuck the corn, that I don’t make it very much. I hate to get the silk in my teeth, so I have to make sure that every last bit of silk is removed. Do you have a preferred method of eating corn … Continue reading Eating Corn
A Gadget That Mostly Works
I was over at Fante’s looking for something else, when I spied this thing. It purported to be a 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer. As if I needed one. But wait. I eat about five avocados a week, and I’m always worried that when I cut into one with my sharp knife I might slice my hand … Continue reading A Gadget That Mostly Works
Herbs
The spearmint in my backyard The herbs in my backyard have grown so fast, I can’t keep up with them. So I invited my next door neighbor Joelle to bring a bowl over and I’d fill it with the herbs of her choice. She selected spearmint, basil, and rosemary. Oregano To thank me she brought … Continue reading Herbs
A Better Carrot Cake
One of my favorite things that I’ve baked has been carrot cake, but there were a few problems with it. It was too large, for example. The recipe called for a 13 by 9" baking pan which is enough to make 18 servings, or more than I can eat in a few days. Plus, the … Continue reading A Better Carrot Cake