Italian Dunkers

by almost_rosey // 20Aug2014 // No Comments

My fishing guide asked me what my favorite Italian food was the other day. I sat a moment and realized I didn’t have one. It’s not that I don’t like Italian food, I actually really like it. Pastas, pizzas, risottos,... Continue reading →

Summer of Rhubarb: Oatmeal Rhubarb Bars

by almost_rosey // 13Aug2014 // 2 Comments

Seeing as how I had leftover Rhubarb Sauce from my Mustard Sage Pork Roast, I knew another dessert was in order. Since I had made coffee cake & a crisp, I decided I would more or less combine the two... Continue reading →

Summer of Rhubarb: Mustard & Sage Pork Roast with Rhubarb Sauce

by almost_rosey // 13Aug2014 // 1 Comment

When deciding on how to use my summer supply of rhubarb I knew I wanted to make a sauce. Perhaps for a cheesecake or perhaps for a meat. I decided that it would go nicely with a pork roast.  I... Continue reading →

Kind of Sort of Huevos Rancheros

by almost_rosey // 7Aug2014 // No Comments

I never used to eat breakfast. I hated eating in the morning. When I would go to daycare as a child & eat breakfast, I had already been up for a couple hours so I could choke down some cereal or... Continue reading →

Blackened Shrimp over Cheesy Cauliflower Puree

by almost_rosey // 1Aug2014 // 3 Comments

I was watching some food show and someone made spicy shrimp & cheesy grits. I thought it looked so good. I then realized I have never had grits. How this could have happened I do not know. I spent every... Continue reading →

Cajun Chicken Burger on Crusty Sandwich Bread

by almost_rosey // 25Jul2014 // No Comments

I have the Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day cookbook. The only things I have ever made out of it are boules, baguettes, & bâtards. I’ve made them plain & with herbs. That is all. Even though it is... Continue reading →

White Chicken Lasagna

by almost_rosey // 18Jul2014 // No Comments

When I was younger I never cared for lasagna. I attribute this to a few things. I did not care for lots of red sauce at that time. I always thought lasagnas had too much sauce. It was unappealing to... Continue reading →

Summer of Rhubarb: Rhubarb-Raspberry Crisp

by almost_rosey // 13Jul2014 // No Comments

Cobbler, crumble, or crisp? What is the difference? I am still not clear. Depending on who you ask you get different answers. Everyone agrees that a cobbler has a biscuit type topping. A batter dropped in small spoonfuls giving the... Continue reading →

My Man Can Grill

by almost_rosey // 9Jul2014 // No Comments

  I love baking & cooking. Most people who know me know this. But what I don’t tell people is how limited I am at certain things. For example, I had never cooked fish until this year. It’s always been... Continue reading →

Sunny Summer Strawberry-Cream Cheese Muffins

by almost_rosey // 3Jul2014 // No Comments

I have joked with people before about having reverse SADS. I know I don’t really have this but sometimes I feel like I do. I love the winter. I love being active in the winter & doing “wintery” things. Once... Continue reading →