The pressure is on. My Irish American fella signed us up to host a New England boiled dinner for some friends for St. Patrick’s day. Last week I put a beautiful grass fed brisket into brine. Five days later, we did a test run. “So does it taste like what you grew up with?” I asked. … Continue reading
Atkins Day 7. Here is another quick low carb breakfast, brunch or lunch option inspired by classic wedge or cobb salads. Using crispy cool romaine lettuce as the base, combine it with whatever you happen to have in your fridge to add texture and flavor. Today I had crunchy thinly sliced red cabbage, peppery red … Continue reading
“What am I going to have for breakfast?” It’s Day 2 of the Atkins plan, and it’s a good thing we are still allowed coffee and tea, because D. and I are not allowed our usual breakfast foods. His energy bowl of granola and pureed frozen fruit, acai berry, and fresh bananas? My yogurt, fresh fruit … Continue reading
Collard Greens, Lacinato Kale, Savoy Cabbage, Leeks… These are just some of the things I had lingering in my fridge from my last delivery from Basis “Good Food to You”. Since you can click the link and check them out, I won’t say too much on the subject except that it’s kind of a cross … Continue reading
Okay friends, if you’re going to cure your own brisket for St. Patrick’s day Corned Beef and Cabbage, you need to start TODAY. That baby needs at least 5 days of salt-curing before even going into the pot. I may not be of Irish descent, but one of the great things about growing up in … Continue reading
