by Eva Marie | Apr 12, 2020
Conserving and using what we have is key in cooking now. When grocery shopping, which we are keeping to the absolute minimum, we look for food that has a longer shelf life. White and yellow potatoes, sweet potatoes and onions are very versatile and keep for a long time, as do eggs. We had some Brussels sprouts on hand that needed to be used so I made a roasted hash and topped it with scrambled eggs for me and fried eggs for my husband.
by Eva Marie | Apr 7, 2020 |
Today, most Americans think of Thomas’ when English muffins are mentioned. Jane Austen acknowledges the muffin man in her novel Persuasion and of course there is the old English nursery rhyme, “Muffin Man” from the early 19th century. The type of muffins that were...
by Eva Marie | Mar 30, 2020
Every morning I take a quick scan of the fridge and pantry to see what we have and which foods look like they need to be used up soon. Veggies can be cooked and frozen or used to make soup or a rice dish to extend their usability life-span. Fruit can also be cooked...
by Eva Marie | Feb 1, 2016 |
So it’s true, yesterday I was in my pjs so late in the day that after I finally showered, I wasn’t sure if I should just get back into my jammies or get dressed (I decided to get dressed). This morning I woke up to the beautiful sight of big fluffy...
by Eva Marie | Jul 24, 2015 |
My insomnia won last night, and sleep evaded me once again. I found myself lying in bed staring up at the octagonal window at the peak of our bedroom, watching the tree branches sway, ever-so-slightly in the light morning breeze as the sun slowly rose. It was the...
by Eva Marie | Mar 23, 2014 |
I started my day with this wonderful and hearty Mexican dish. I think every Mexican family has their own version of chilaquiles. The dish came into being as a way to use stale tortillas. I usually cook them with scrambled eggs and red sauce the way my grandmother...
