Monthly Archives: November 2019

Pork Chop Surprise

What’s the surprise with these pork chops? I am keeping it super simple with them. Normally I play around with what I am cooking. Our son Ian’s birthday supper is tomorrow so I am saving my playing till then. Tonight … Continue reading

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Change of Plans Stir Fry

I had a plan for supper for my wife and I tonight, a stir fry wasn’t it. My wife sent me a text this morning telling me our grandson Ashton was coming home with her. He’s spending the night so … Continue reading

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An Understanding of Food

There isn’t much on tv this afternoon and I have my prep work done for supper. Thankfully CNN is running reruns of Anthony Bourdains series. His show was one I never missed, he is a great loss. This show a … Continue reading

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Lentil Soup With Ham Stock

Made ham stock on Monday and have been thinking about what type of soup to make. Done the usual ones potato and congressional bean, so it was time for something different. Lentil soup is something I have made 3 or … Continue reading

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Fancy Stuffing for Pork Loin Roast

This stuffing I made 15 years ago when we had company coming for supper. I had looked through the cookbooks I had and didn’t find the stuffings for pork loin very interesting. Thought about it for a couple of days … Continue reading

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My Wife’s Christmas Cookies

My wife is a great baker, which is a good thing for me. My stomach likes her baking. Every desert she makes is a treat, except the pumpkin pie. She gets very creative with making cookies for Christmas, and is … Continue reading

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Pierogies and Farmers Sausages

A simple supper tonight, but it is one we both enjoy. Farmers sausage is a simple thing to cook, 50 minutes in the toaster oven at 350. Pierogies if you make them not so simple. We are lucky to be … Continue reading

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Stuffed Pork Loin chops

I found a great deal on pork loin, they are always a good thing to buy when you find a great price. Cut some of it into chops and left the thicker end for a roast. Was thinking about what … Continue reading

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Ham Scraps and Eggs for Lunch

Had the last of our ham in the fridge, just the scraps of it really. Was going to put them in the stock bag with the bone in the freezer. Since it was just about lunch time I figured I … Continue reading

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Does History Drive Our Cooking

I have been taking a journey down food memory lane. It’s been a very interesting journey that has shown me interesting things about why I cook the way I do. The meals I had growing up and the way my … Continue reading

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