Monthly Archives: August 2011
Copper Pots
Do you have pots and pans that are copper or have copper bottoms? The copper soaked in the juice left over from a jar of dill pickles for 15 minutes will leave the copper looking like new. My friend Jan says … Continue reading
Keep your cheese from hardening
Have you ever gone to pull out some cheese only to find that some of it has hardened? I love a good cheese platter with lots of fruits and vegetables. Most of the time the entire platter gets devoured, … Continue reading
Jambalaya
I lived in New Orleans for 5 years back in the late 90s. Rich in culture and flavor, New Orleans is a city that I will always love. Although I must say I do not miss the August heat and … Continue reading
Blueberry Pie
Crust 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon table salt 2 tablespoons sugar 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into 1/4 inch slices 1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into 4 pieces 1/4 cup cold vodka 1/4 cup cold ice … Continue reading
Does adding water to hamburger really make it juicier?
A couple of months ago we heard from someone that for a juicier hamburger to add cold water to the beef before grilling (1/2 cup to 1 pound of meat). It sounded interesting to us, but we also questioned what … Continue reading
Roasted Asparagus with a Mustard Vinaigrette
1 3/4 lb asparagus, trimmed salt and black pepper 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. whole-grain mustard Preheat oven to 425°. Toss asparagus, 1 … Continue reading
