Category Archives: Mushrooms

Chicken of the Woods

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Maureen

Of certain luxuries I am beyond temptation.  The creative departments of many a food corporation continue to go through all kinds of contortions in an attempt to lure the consumer, criss-crossing tastes and textures ….Buffalo Wing Potato Chips, Steak and … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Dinner Date

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Maureen

Although it’s rare that I’ll walk past an opportunity for a lost chocolate weekend, let’s face it:  I’m a grinch when it comes to Valentine’s Day.  If only we could be spared the cheer-leading that so often wraps itself around … Continue reading →

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Super Bowls

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Maureen

Having no allegiance to football, nor any attachment to chicken wings, sliders (who dreamt up that name?), ribs, or ‘Po Boys’, I’m getting my kicks today by taking a special pleasure in that rarefied air of vegetarian possibilities……don’t pass me … Continue reading →

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To Sup, Perchance To Dine

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Maureen

Continuing the Blue Plate Special theme, in which I hope to provide you with some quick-to-prepare meal ideas for those busy weeknights…..may I suggest a combination plate of quinoa, mushrooms, and green beans. When I first tried quinoa I found … Continue reading →

Posted in ASIAGO, Blue Plate Specials, bulgur, cheese, Green Beans, Mushrooms, olives, POMEGRANATE, Portobellos, pumpKin seeds, Quinoa, Side Dishes, simple food, TALEGGIO, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Soups of the Day

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Maureen

“Do you have a kinder, more adaptable friend in the food world than soup? Who soothes you when you are ill? Who refuses to leave you when you are impoverished and stretches its resources to give a hearty sustenance and … Continue reading →

Posted in Crostini, fennel, La Bamba, Matzo Balls, Mushrooms, Soup, SQUASH, Uncategorized, Yellow Peppers | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Full Hunter’s Moon Approach

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Maureen

Being as the Harvest Moon has already come and gone, (what?!) (I know!), let’s look to the approach of the Full Hunter’s Moon before it’s too late. The Harvest Moon, which happened way back on the 12th of September, is … Continue reading →

Posted in BEETS, Cole Slaw, Compote, DESSERT, gluten-free, Mushrooms, PARFAIT, Pilaf, Plums, POMEGRANATE, Quinoa, salad, Side Dishes, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment