8 oz. yellow peas, soaked 8 oz. ham, cubed 4 stalks celery, chopped 1 large carrot, diced 2 or 3 red potatoes, medium and cooked 6-8 small pearl onions or one white onion, minced 1-2 tbl. fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried ginger Cook peas in 3-4 cups water. Bring to boil, then simmer for 1 hour. Leave in the […] Read more
4-5 lb. Turkey breast, fresh or thawed 1/2 cup butter melted 1/4 dry white wine or apple juice 2 tbl. fresh thyme or 1 1/2 tsp. dried 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. paprika 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tsp. cornstarch 2 tsp. cold water Mix the butter, wine, spices, and garlic in small bowl. Baste turkey with half the mixture […] Read more
In every era, the horizon was dominated by what was central to life. In ancient times it was a pyramid or monuments. These were replaced by the tower of a monastery or the steeple of a church. We now have the buildings of commerce. Read more
We all have a tendency to fret about small problems while neglecting big problems or issues. The hypnotism of life traps our attention and we meander through the day going from one small obsession to the next. I want to eat that but I’m trying to lose weight. Does that person really like me? The project at work is not […] Read more
1/4 cup chopped Carrots 1/4 cup chopped Celery 1/4 cup chopped Onions 1/4 cup chopped Green Pepper 6 tbs Butter 4 tbs Flour 64 oz Chicken Stock 4-6 oz Linguine, Fettuccine or Egg Noodles 1/4 tsp Turmeric 1/4 tsp Ginger 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder 1/4 tsp White Pepper 1/2 tsp Onion Powder 1 tsp Salt 1 lb diced Chicken Cook […] Read more
Three russet potatoes sliced 3/16 inch 2 tbl butter 2 tbl flour 1 1/3 cup milk 1 tsp 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp white pepper 3/4 lb pepper jack cheese grated Melt butter in sauce pan and add flour. Stir to form a roux, don’t let it darken. Slowly stir in milk to form white […] Read more
1 tsp Garlic powder 1 tsp Onion powder 1/2 tsp Red pepper 1/2 tsp Oregano 1 tsp Smoked paprika 2 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Salt Add as much as your taste buds can handle to chicken or ground beef. Read more