My honey grows okra in the backyard, which I adore. It means, however, that we are bringing in five or so pods per day or two once the season begins. For his birthday, I made a gumbo which I do not document for posterity, but may repeat in the future. Bhibdi Masala is definitely in… Continue reading Oven-Fried Okra is B.S. Deep Fry it!
I have received my first request! A dear friend bought a bunch of collard greens and sent me a Facebook message looking for a quick recipe. Little did she know this would be a sore subject. A quick search of the internet will show you that people are preparing quick collard greens. Anyone who eats… Continue reading Collard Greens, Quick or Proper
In a recent post, I waxed poetic on how obsessive I can be about saving leftovers, even in minute amounts. Today’s meal is a perfect example of it. Papa Satyr slept late, not feeling his best, and #Babysatyr and I were up very early. I had fed the animals, made coffee, had an instant breakfast, unloaded, loaded,… Continue reading Baked Eggs in Tomatoes with Polenta and Vegetables
Yesterday (Saturday) I asked Papa Satyr if he would like breakfast, which he usually only eats on Sundays, but due to my bread post the other day, he said, “Yes, if your making eggie in a basket’.” As a matter of fact I was, also inspired by my bread post. Homemade bread is perfect for it… Continue reading Eggie in a Basket
Even I, as a stay at home, work from home, new mamma, do not always have time for my preferred level of home cooking. Sometimes #Babysatyr takes up all of my time with snuggles and diapers. Sometimes the Office needs me to perform urgent (read: time sensitive) tasks. For such occasions it is especially… Continue reading Weeknight Cooking: Vegetable Lo Mein with Tofu
I mentioned in my previous post that I retain extra béarnaise sauce to serve with eggs or steaks the day after I initially serve it. I am big on leftovers. Why make two steaks when I can make extra and reuse them some other way? When serving steaks I will often serve a nice baked… Continue reading Baked Potatoes and Home Fries
