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allspice berries, arrowroot, bay leaves, chuck roast, dried garlic, dried sour cherries, herb sprigs, ketchup, onion, orange zest strips, port wine, red wine
This is an extraordinary pot roast. I was thinking about our trip to Portugal and remembering some of the fabulous meals we enjoyed, hence the Port, the oranges and the cherries. This seemed like just the thing to use for our Zoom dinner with friends to celebrate getting the vaccine. Everything is relative and one has to find joy in the little things. Continue reading
Sicilian cooking is really fusion cooking. The Moors were in Sicily in the 10th and 11th centuries, and they brought all kinds of good things, like, 
When I was a child, bread pudding was a frequent visitor to our table. My father loved custard-y things and my mother’s bread pudding fit that bill perfectly. I make mine a bit different, but the roots are in that farm kitchen. 
My mother came from a long line of damn fine cooks. Some cooked meat well, others were bakers. I always think of Aunt Mary as a baker. Though I suspect she could make a mean pot roast. She made this pie. It was her little bit of heaven, and it is a culinary delight to behold. 
I’ve been reading this really interesting cookbook, ****************. Actually, it’s less of a cookbook, though they have some wonderful recipes, and more of a reference work. At least for me it is. The authors are a chef and a specialist in scents. What a combination, right? 
I love chicken salad. And I imagine you are pretty sick and tired of hearing about what The Goddess loves, as it seems to be everything, doesn’t it? What can I say? She’s an open-minded eater and a culinary adventurer. Damn, that sounds much better than reality, because she’s pretty much willing to try anything at least once. But, chicken salad is a never-to-be-passed-up dish, and this is a fantastic combination. Just as an aside, leftover Thanksgiving turkey is delicious here, too…. 
The Goddess loves this time of year, when the frost is on the pumpkin, the leaves are a riot of color and there’s just a slight chill in the air. It’s soup weather. It’s stew and chili weather. And it’s time to make pumpkin bread! 
Chocolate and cherry are a natural flavor combination. This is a lovely little recipe to have in your recipe repertoire. It goes together in a flash, it can be a loaf, a cake, bars…whatever you want and oh yes…and it’s delicious. 
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