kitchen store....

I want to go shopping.  I love to go shopping in the kitchen supply store.  I would like to go to William Sonoma, Sur la Table, or even the one in Peddlers Village.  I really would not mind, going to a restaurant supply store.   Gadgets, equipment, spoons, and even an ice cream maker.

Lo and behold, we really don't need to go.....but I am just saying, to peruse the shelves, the gadgets, and everything......

But alas......

oh, wait...there is the one in Lancaster, PA

say, hey, And...

milk, bread, and bologna....check...

They say it we are going to get more winter here tonight and tomorrow.....

I'm, of course, thinking...no work, lots of snuggling, warm drinks, snuggling, yummy tasting
something, snuggling, potatoes with garlic and shallots....

Soul Food...

The words that you spoke to me, I thank you for, they made me feel uplifted, joyous, and loved.  It is true, from that place in me comes the expression of my love.  I share with you all that has been shared with me, the love that has been given to me, and I will pass it on. 

 Together we made grilled rubbed bone-in pork chops with Saffron butternut squash risotto,

 I steamed half of the butternut squash for later in the week, and I sauteed the other half in the pot I was going to use to make the risotto.  I sauteed the the squash in a little butter, olive oil and then seasoned them with salt, pepper, and chili flakes, when they were almost done, I took them out added a little butter and olive oil again, sauteed shallots, then browned the aborio rice, deglazed with pinot grigio.  I thought to enhance the butternut experience by using butternut soup, and a small amount of chicken broth.  I also added saffron, and parmigiano reggiano cheese.  Oh, yeah, it was good. 

 and yes, I did use the olivewood risotto spoon, that made Andrew smile, I love when he smiles, especially at me.  I live for that.  How crazy is that, after almost 35 years, I am still absolutely crazy in love with him.

While I was putting the groceries away from our excursion to the supermarket, Andrew was outside playing (moving) the icy snow around.  He had heard that we were in for some snow, he cleared the ice out of Donna's driveway, I found out that our neighbors' each injured themselves, Donna moving the ice/snow around and Glenette fell while walking on the ice.  So we decided that dinner was to be shared with Glenette and Donna. 

I have been working on the menu for the tasting party that is coming in a few short weeks. 

The Roving Librarians have been doing a great job for Kathy, and the head librarian needs to eat something other than take-out, I made them.....Peach Whiskey Chicken.....yeah...I know, I know, again....but I enjoy making it, and I got all that whiskey from Michael, so it was a no brainer.  Chicken thighs were still on sale....

I left the sides up to them...

I called Kathy, she called the Librarians and they came to pick the food up.  I guess I made fast food for them.  I know that Kathy worries about them, and I don't want her to worry so much, she has enough. 


everything will be alright......


  

food and fire...

that is the difference between a house and a home.

Of course with pork chops rubbed with love, and risotto stirred with passion.

We eat with joy.....

play on.....

The needle is stuck, and I can't stop it.  I remember using a turntable or a record player, if the record was warped or scratched, the needle would get stuck. 

The very same thing has happened to me and I am not in the least bit sorry...

I cannot stop making the Peach Whiskey Chicken. 

I served it over mashed, and it is truly amazing.

I think next time I make it, I will serve it over polenta......

favorite......

Happy, happy, happy Sunday!!!!!

What a beautiful day it is going to be....

I have my list ready, on my way to go to the store, the only thing that I am on the fence about is dinner.

I know that I am going to make....  no I don't....

hehehehe

in between...

It's Saturday and I'm doing my chores....but I'm thinking about

Making lasagna....my boy would be very happy....

Making pork stock.....

I love cake...I really love, love, love cake....

Chicken & Potatoes in Masaman curry, I love curry.....

  Fresh tomato sauce using tomatoes from the garden

and use the fresh herbs from the garden to make the sauce. I also thought about the BBQ sauce that I made from the herbs, olive oil, white wine, and a little magic....

It makes me long for spring......and yeah, some summer

I will enjoy what we have right now, did you notice that the day was a little longer.  I did