Photographs can convey so many things: The inspiration we feel when an athlete gives a hand up to another who has fallen during a race. The joy and relief of children greeting a parent returning from war. The poignancy of shared grief. The pride in a loved one’s accomplishments. The humility and inspiration gained … View Post
Loaded Baked Potato Salad
My brother-in-law claims to hate sour cream. I wanted to be able to tell him there wasn’t any in this potato salad I created for my sister’s birthday celebration, a picnic of sorts. So just in case he asked, I used French onion dip, something he enjoys. Yes, it is sour cream-based. Don’t tell him. I also … View Post
Relaunching with Chicken Pot Pie Soup
I have many projects on my agenda as a new retiree by layoff. Go to Kentucky for our traditional Christmas in January: check. Pack up Christmas decorations: check. Host a lively discussion with the Best Book Group Ever: check (Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain, really good). Help pack up the life of my best friend for 30 years in three suitcases and a … View Post
Two Spreads: Hummus and Chutney Cream Cheese
We really like (and miss) Tommy’s in the Coventry area of Cleveland Heights; they serve their hummus with Cheddar melted on top. That and one of their spinach pies makes a heavenly meal. These days you can buy commercial hummus of varying quality just about anywhere, but it’s really very easy to make. Both of these spreads … View Post
Parmesan Cream Biscuits
These biscuits go together quickly and are worth every calorie. The original recipe is from Marion Cunningham’s The Breakfast Book, which I love (and that’s not Richie’s mom from Happy Days). My variation adds Parmesan (though they are great without it, smeared with homemade jam). Sometimes I knead in a bit of crumbled, cooked bacon … View Post