I really, really love sweets. But starches and sugars don’t love me. So I’ve had grain- and refined-sugar-free goodies, and I find that not only do they agree with my body and brain better, they are frequently tastier, richer, and more satisfying than their mainstream counterparts. Carol from Ditch the Wheat has created an e-cookbook […]
Perfect Scrambled Eggs Recipe
I like eggs. A lot. So I’m always working to improve my egg-making. A while back I blogged about my herbed eggs and greens, where I showed you my high-heat, quick-scramble technique. Since then, I have changed how I scramble eggs, thanks to Malachi McCormick’s Irish Country Cooking, a wonderful cookbook with traditional and modern Irish […]
Jambalaya Is Not Cooked, It Is Built
I grew up eating Cajun food, and eventually tried to cook it on my own. This is my own version of jambalaya. First, I sautéed in olive oil the Cajun holy trinity (mirepoix/base): onions, green bell peppers, and celery: Once they started to get soft, I added brown rice to toast: Then I added red […]
Kelp Noodles
Remember the kelp noodles I’ve mentioned in a few recipes (this one, this one, and this one)? I found an amazing deal for them on Amazon. They are very inspiring! It makes me want to rewrite the Beatles’ song “Help”… kelp! I need some food now kelp! not just any food now kelp! you know I need some food […]
Traditional Oyster Stew Recipe
This oyster stew recipe is sort of my flagship recipe, partly because of this blog’s name, and partly because I’ve been perfecting it over the years and it is really, really good. It also encompasses the best things about food, for me: simplicity, fresh and local ingredients, historical and cultural importance. PrintTraditional Oyster Stew Recipe […]
How to Steam Littleneck Clams
Steaming littleneck clams might be easy in that there aren’t many steps involved, but there’s a real science to it, that requires focus. You can’t just toss them in a pot with some water and leave them. Anything less than your undivided attention would be not only an insult to these beautiful creatures that are giving their lives to feed […]
Coconut-Curry-Creamed Shrimp and Greens Recipe
I sautéed shrimp over low-medium heat in butter and a little bit of salt, pepper, and curry powder until half-cooked. I added chard and spinach from my garden, and a little bit more seasoning. (I read that it’s a good idea to season a little bit with every step of cooking rather than all at […]
Egg, Avocado, and Tomato Salad Recipe
Ingredients: one ripe avocado, chopped into chunks two boiled eggs, chopped into chunks one medium-sized tomato, chopped into chunks juice from one lemon wedge salt and pepper to taste Mix all ingredients together, stirring not too much, but just enough to make some of the avocado and egg into mush. Serves 1 to 1-1/2 for […]
Herbed Eggs and Greens Recipe
I harvested chard and herbs from my garden: For breakfast, I chopped up some of the chard: I coarsely chopped some herbs (oregano and sage pictured, plus chives): I sautéed the herbs in butter for a bit: I added the chard, with a bit of salt and pepper: While that was cooking, I added some […]
Salmon, Vegetables, and Kelp Noodles in a Vegetable-Cream Sauce
I marinated salmon filets all day in lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper, and some Caleb Treeze Stops Acid Reflux (apple cider vinegar and ginger and garlic juices) we randomly acquired. I sauteéd them quickly on medium heat for a couple of minutes on each side, then put them aside. I turned down the heat […]