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  • This is me trying not to screw up a $60 hunk of meat

    I like to make something a little special on Sunday nights, something that takes a little bit longer and maybe requires a slightly nicer bottle of wine to go with it. Having never made a roast before, I thought that… Continue reading

  • Sending Andy off to SIA with a Sara Steak Dinner

    Andy always says that my idea of a “steak dinner” is not like everyone else’s…and I am ok with that because, mine is better! No minimally seasoned hunk of meat with a side of baked potato and a dollop of… Continue reading

  • Chicken Pot Pies!

    Andy finally made chicken pot pies on Sunday and we realized why we don’t make them that often…don’t get me wrong, they are fabulous, just a little, well, time consuming. We have never been able to find a recipe that has all… Continue reading

  • An Omelette and a Glass of Wine

    Some of you may be aware that I have co-opted the title of the blog post for Elizabeth David’s iconic little tome about the wonder and joy of food. I do not think she would mind though given that this latest… Continue reading

  • Christmastime at the Cabin

    Christmastime at the cabin means not doing much besides grazing on crudités and cheese, pouring over the cookbook that I got for Christmas, “Nigella Kitchen,” and generally lounging around in my pjs. For Christmas Eve, we cut down and decorated… Continue reading