Man cannot live by bread alone. Images and recipes of one of the great simple pleasures in life – Food and drink. Pizzas, stew, wine and beer. Bread and fruit…and lots of lemons :)
Fresh out of the oven, and ready to eat. On the menu today is Beef and Mushroom Pie simmered in a thick gravy fortified with Guinness Stout. Nestled in a flaky homemade crust and full of fresh vegetables, the crowd was pleased with the outcome. After a brief search through the refrigerator, I collected what […]
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A quick Italian bread today. Pan Italiano. Two loaves of Italian bread dusted with basil and oregano came out of the oven today. A crackly crust with a soft and chewy interior made these 2 loaves a favorite. I’m glad I made two. Because the bread didn’t last very long! This is a rustic bread
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Oatmeal Stout Samuel Smith – Tried this one today………A classic English stout …….Another single brew to add to the list. I have been trying single beers for the past couple of months and found that imports, craft beers and small brewery specials are the only things that I can drink anymore.
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The White tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus, is one of the most commonly encountered large native mammals in North America. White tailed deer are creatures of the “edge”. As a result of changes in land use, they have increased their numbers. They present opportunity for sportsmen to fill the freezer with a high quality alternative to other
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A hot day calls for a cold beer. This one was recommended……..Another single brew to add to the list. I have been trying single beers for the past couple of months and found that imports, craft beers and small brewery specials are the only things that I can drink anymore.
Fourth of July – A beer that was recommended to me. Read More »
Lamb kofta, was on the menu today. A good buy on some fresh ground lamb motivated me to make some kofta. Truly what would kofta be without a little homemade hummus and yogurt? I wish you could taste it. Koftas are usually made with lamb, beef, mutton or chicken. Fingers prepared as in the Arab