Category Archives: Recipes

More Birthday Goodness

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Sewfrench

The Ultimate Egg Salad enjoyed on an incredible fresh baked croissant.  Need I say more? Chop, chop, let’s get at it! Egg Salad  8 hard boiled eggs, chopped 1/3 cup mayo 1 TBS Deli style mustard or Dijon 1 TBS … Continue reading →

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What is better on a cold and rainy day

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Sewfrench

….than a bowl of tomato soup? A bowl of homemade tomato soup goodness. That’s what I’m talking about. Tomato Soup printer friendly version 3 good-sized shallots, sliced and diced 3 smaller garlic cloves, chopped up A sprinkling of cayenne flakes … Continue reading →

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And I thought I didn’t like Potato Salad…

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Sewfrench

Until now…. Photo courtesy of Amanda, as barter for dinner… I am in love.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner I could eat this stuff! I’m not sure why I was never crazy about potato salad, but I wasn’t.  Potatoes are just … Continue reading →

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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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Morel Asparagus Risotto aka Birthday Dinner

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Sewfrench

Real birthdays are not annual affairs.  Real birthdays are the days when we have a new birth. Here’s to hoping you have a real birthday today and every day! Cheers! Morel Asparagus Risotto 8 cups strong chicken stock 3/4 pound … 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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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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What’s for dinner tonight

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Sewfrench

This is no 30 minute meal, but for a frosty, blustery, blizzardy kind of day… It is *so* worth it! Chicken and Dumplings Start with a pot of vegetables and a chicken.  Simmer all day. Onions, celery, carrots, parsnips, a … Continue reading →

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