Ok, finally I have a chance to post that last tapas recipe I’ve been writing about, my yummy Veggie Croquetas! I actually grew up thinking that croquettes were Dutch, as I had only eaten them in Holland, when I went there on a trip with my family. Apparently, though, a number of different cultures have…
Snacks
Parmesan Cheese Crisps and Classy Snacking
I made these Parmesan Cheese Crisps last night when I had a friend over for dinner, and served them with wine as an appetizer. My friend doesn’t eat gluten, so I wanted something that was tasty, hearty, and gluten-free. Also, I was grating cheese to top the quinoa-crusted pizza that I was making, and I…
Vegan Thanksgiving Spice Cake and Fall Hikes with Family
I made this spice cake for a bake sale recently, and it always conjures up a host of memories for me. When I was a kid, my mom would take my sisters and I for a nice, long walk through a park on Thanksgiving weekend, and she often packed this spice cake for a snack….
Memories of Meals Past: Caramel Corn and Community
I work in a medical clinic and at this time of year we take part in a fundraising initiative for a charity called The Farley Foundation. This very worthy organization helps provide people who are on a fixed income, such as seniors, or women fleeing abuse, help to pay for veterinary care for beloved furry animal family…
Salsa Smackdown: Pistol Packin’ Texas Caviar
I first made a variant on this recipe last year, when I had just come across the instructables.com site, and was ogling all the delicious recipes on it. Although it’s called Texas Caviar, it’s actually just a freshly chopped salsa, albeit with some heat from jalapeno peppers. Different people make it differently, and I make…