Archive for January, 2016
Baked Kale Salad
“A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe.” Ingredients: Kale Fresh basil leaves Dried cranberries Sliced almonds Pink Himalayan salt Pepper Olive Oil Balsamic vinaigrette Directions: Turn the oven on to 350 degrees. Put desired amount of kale into a pan. Add basil leaves from your basil plant. […]
The Bitch Rules
“Bad Bitch Definition: A self-respected, strong female who has everything together. That consists of body, mind, finances, and swagger. Also, a female who does and gets hers by any means necessary.” One night years ago, I had an interesting text message exchange with a friend… Me: You know what is funny? Ms. X is not smart […]
SPINACH PIE (AKA SPANAKOPITA)
“If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart.” – Cesar Chavez Courtesy of my mother, Callie. Ingredients: Olive oil 5-6 Eggs 2 large bags of spinach 3/4 lb of feta cheese 1 large onion 1 package of filo […]
The Dog and Pony Tavern, Bar Harbor, Maine
“I’m into very colorful food. Obviously lots of flavor, but I think we eat with our eyes first, so it has to look great. The presentation has to be great.” – Giada De Laurentiis I love seafood, especially lobster. When Brenda suggested getting a lobster roll while in Bar Harbor, my mouth salivated. My mission […]