Happy New Year, Pat! So sorry you're positive again! But as always, you are upbeat and an inspiration to my grumpy self. Anyway, cooking has been one of my joys during my own recovery. Yesterday, I made Jamaican oxtail stew, a NY Times recipe. Substituted chuck cubes and dried cannelini beans for the oxtails and white limas. The gravy was amazing. It cooked all afternoon so the thyme, hot pepper, and allspice worked their magic. Can't wait to eat the leftovers today, when it will be even tastier. Lots of love.
Oh Pat! What a way to bring in the new year. I'm so sorry you have it AGAIN and that you can't taste. But, how your other senses are stepping up to the plate. Fabulous! Get well soon.
You know, it's kind of interesting, making me think about what I'm looking for in cooking beyond the flavors. Thank you, though, for the kind encouragement!
This holiday season was the holiday season that wasn't'. Steve and I had RSV after babysitting for our 3 year old grandson, so for the first time in our 46 years of marriage there was no family gathering for Thanksgiving. Our second disappointment was the cancellation of your party. Covid then stood in the way of our usual Christmas Eve celebration, my sister, Margaret, and her whole family tested positive! My brother-in-law usually smokes a brisket in the backyard for the occasion, something that our three carnivorous sons talk about all year round. And our Christmas Eve would not be complete without a game Family Feud to add to the fun, boys against girls (including my 90 year old mom) and the girls always win!
We drove to Margaret's house on Christmas Day to leave homemade mushroom soup and presents on their doorstep, and to pick up packages left for us outside their door. Christmas then felt a little more like Christmas but, let's face it, it's really not about the food and presents, it's really about being together.
Looking forward to moving forward in 2023. Happy New Year! Cheers!
Well, it’s 2025 and I’m trying to cook dried great northern beans with ham for 100 homeless folks and I’ve learned a few things. I should have soaked them in batches instead of in one 5 gallon pot. They fit but didn’t have enough room. Not soft after cooking four hours! I didn’t put soda in the water either. Even if I think I know what I’m doing, and want to “feed the hungry “, it’s embarrassing to hear when asking if they liked it that the cook had cooked them longer because he thought the beans weren’t done. Then there was the huge cobbler that took 2 hours to cook. (They did like that.) I never tried preparing food for 100 people before. Live and learn. I’m a far cry from Georgia Gilmore
Happy New Year, Pat! So sorry you're positive again! But as always, you are upbeat and an inspiration to my grumpy self. Anyway, cooking has been one of my joys during my own recovery. Yesterday, I made Jamaican oxtail stew, a NY Times recipe. Substituted chuck cubes and dried cannelini beans for the oxtails and white limas. The gravy was amazing. It cooked all afternoon so the thyme, hot pepper, and allspice worked their magic. Can't wait to eat the leftovers today, when it will be even tastier. Lots of love.
OH, I have to look that one up!
Oh Pat! What a way to bring in the new year. I'm so sorry you have it AGAIN and that you can't taste. But, how your other senses are stepping up to the plate. Fabulous! Get well soon.
You know, it's kind of interesting, making me think about what I'm looking for in cooking beyond the flavors. Thank you, though, for the kind encouragement!
This holiday season was the holiday season that wasn't'. Steve and I had RSV after babysitting for our 3 year old grandson, so for the first time in our 46 years of marriage there was no family gathering for Thanksgiving. Our second disappointment was the cancellation of your party. Covid then stood in the way of our usual Christmas Eve celebration, my sister, Margaret, and her whole family tested positive! My brother-in-law usually smokes a brisket in the backyard for the occasion, something that our three carnivorous sons talk about all year round. And our Christmas Eve would not be complete without a game Family Feud to add to the fun, boys against girls (including my 90 year old mom) and the girls always win!
We drove to Margaret's house on Christmas Day to leave homemade mushroom soup and presents on their doorstep, and to pick up packages left for us outside their door. Christmas then felt a little more like Christmas but, let's face it, it's really not about the food and presents, it's really about being together.
Looking forward to moving forward in 2023. Happy New Year! Cheers!
In the spirit of keeping the faith, we will always be together! Be well, my friend
Well, it’s 2025 and I’m trying to cook dried great northern beans with ham for 100 homeless folks and I’ve learned a few things. I should have soaked them in batches instead of in one 5 gallon pot. They fit but didn’t have enough room. Not soft after cooking four hours! I didn’t put soda in the water either. Even if I think I know what I’m doing, and want to “feed the hungry “, it’s embarrassing to hear when asking if they liked it that the cook had cooked them longer because he thought the beans weren’t done. Then there was the huge cobbler that took 2 hours to cook. (They did like that.) I never tried preparing food for 100 people before. Live and learn. I’m a far cry from Georgia Gilmore