by Laura Macklem | Sep 20, 2017 | Side Dishes |
I really, really love vegetables, especially when they are sauteed in an Asian sauce. I typically make stir fried rice, and go very heavy on the vegetables. I wanted to try the vegetables alone though, and with a sauce, serving white rice and chicken on the side. A...
by Laura Macklem | Sep 11, 2017 | Main Dishes |
It’s not even mid-September, and I’m ready for fall. I think a lot of people are. Summer is a nice idea and several aspects are appealing, like the beach, concerts in the park, $1 movies, and no school. But when it comes to the weather, I loath humidity...
by Laura Macklem | Aug 30, 2017 | Desserts, DIY |
If I don’t make dessert, my family will find a way to get sweets. My husband taught my daughters about the very annoying snack of peanut butter and chocolate chips. Guess who ends up cleaning the thick peanut butter off the plate when it shows up in the kitchen?...
by Laura Macklem | Aug 6, 2017 | Side Dishes |
My daughter’s friend was over for dinner one night, and I served Mexican food. The little girl ate a spoonful of rice and said, “A couple questions. First, can you give my mom this recipe? Second, can we have this for breakfast tomorrow?” My daughter...
by Laura Macklem | Jul 25, 2017 | Main Dishes |
What a lovely little summer supper we had last night. I made a crustless quiche like-dish, loaded with shredded zucchini, served with a green salad with fresh lemon dressing, and a fruit salad. I enjoyed not only eating the zucchini bake, but also watching my 10...
