Category Archives: Cooking

I love it when I am not in charge of dinner….

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Sewfrench

Cooking is so much more fun and even easier with new gadgets.  Don’t you think? I live in a household of people who think the day isn’t over if you haven’t eaten at least one egg, preferably two….  And on … Continue reading →

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Living the Locavore Lifestyle

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Sewfrench

lo·ca·vore. noun \ˈlō-kə-ˌvȯr\. Definition of LOCAVORE. : one who eats foods grown locally whenever possible. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, by Barbara Kingsolver made a pretty big impact on us all.  A highly recommended, educational and thoroughly interesting read.  A must read for any and all.  It … Continue reading →

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Bring it on, summer!

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Sewfrench

Having the Pollo- pescatarian daughter home, from college, has stirred up some delicious new favorites! With graduation in the rear view, we’ve been really busy getting her moved back home. Lots of packing, unpacking, running, doing stairs, organizing and donating. … Continue reading →

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Great Grandma Bryant’s Macaroni and Tomatoes

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Sewfrench

Way back when…..  sometime after Grandpa Bryant died in 1971 and before Grandma Bryant died in 1974, myself and cousin Vicki used to spend random weekends with great Grandma Bryant.  I suppose we were sent there to keep her company … Continue reading →

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Eat your veggies!

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Sewfrench

Seriously.  These were incredible.  The most incredible veggie I’ve had in a long wintrywhile. These  were part of a Today Show segment on guilt free girls night in recipes, from ex-“Top Chef” contestant Candice Kumai.  In her new cookbook, “Pretty Delicious,” … Continue reading →

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Pork Fried Rice

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Sewfrench

I’m not sure this can be improved on. Any more. 3 cups cold, cooked rice.  We cook it in a rice cooker, leftover is perfect! 2 eggs, whisked up Bean sprouts,   8 oz 1 TBS chopped garlic 2 TBS chopped … Continue reading →

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Let’s make Vanilla Extract

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Sewfrench

Why make your own vanilla extract? Well, let’s see. It’s easy………  It tastes better…..  It’s healthier. Did you know that *most* commercial vanilla extract has HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) as an ingredient?  Nor did I.  Totally unnecessary and unwanted. … Continue reading →

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Like Grandma used to make…

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Sewfrench

Do you know the Pioneer Woman?  Surely you do, but just in case you don’t let me introduce her.  Ree, my friends.  Friends, Ree, a most incredible cook and pretty entertaining writer, too. One of our favorite recipes among many of … Continue reading →

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Yes, we pig out, Pam.

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Sewfrench

And yes, I’m talking to you.  You know who you are, faithful reader #1. Somewhere around a year ago we started making the attempt to no longer buy mass produced, store bought snack foods. It had to do with Peter … Continue reading →

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Yes, we did!

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Sewfrench

We did it! We made our own sushi. We learned a lot. It took longer than we expected. We loved it even more than we expected. We stuffed our bellies full, for now… We’ll do it again. This is what … Continue reading →

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