Right around Mother’s Day this year, my sister and brother-in-law decided to begin raising a “flock” of baby quail. The reasoning behind this decision is still a mystery to us all, but the rearing began.On Father’s Day, we visited the “coop.” The quail are lovely, I suppose, if you are a bird lover.And, just recently…
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I’ve been dying to delve into the kitchen to try the famous “scotch eggs” widely consumed in the Paleo community. I have to admit, though, they have been a bit intimidating. Most recipes bread and fry the little boogers. That’s not for me. But baking the meaty eggs to a crispy crust, while maintaining a bright…
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I adore salt. I crave salt. Good salt, that is. Real salt. In fact, I’ve been known to be caught with my moistened finger in the salt jar, stealing a savory lick. Salt is delicious and can be gorgeously flavored in all sorts interesting combinations and ways. Lavender salt, vanilla salt, truffle salt, and now,…
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I am an “Efficiency Expert,” so would say Frank Gilbreth from the 1950 movie, Cheaper by the Dozen. I like things done quickly, efficiently, and my way. Often times this involves multi-tasking. Marc laughs, though, due to the fact that multi-tasking in the kitchen may, at times, lead to gigantic messes of pots boiling over, and…
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