Easter's over, and I'm still full. Hopefully some of the sugar wears off my kids by morning. We're going to use our Easter spoils in two of our meals. Our freezer emptying from last week led to Ole smoking a brisket this weekend. We also had a holdover from last week. Costco … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: April 12, 2009
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Tried and Tested: Easter Brunch
For the past couple of years my dad's side of the family has been doing an Easter brunch. Then my mom's side gets together for the traditional Easter dinner fare. Yes, this makes for a looooooooong day. However, there are few things I like more than brunch. It gives me … [Read more...] about Tried and Tested: Easter Brunch
Italian Sausage and Peppers – Charred to Perfection
When a man works all day he wants to find some meat on his plate when he sits down for the evening meal (is it dinner or supper?). With certain meals the meat can be hard to find, for instance, pasta. Sure you can use a "meat sauce" but I'm usually back in the kitchen a few … [Read more...] about Italian Sausage and Peppers – Charred to Perfection
Make-Ahead Meals: Stuffed Manicotti
We made it! We're on the shores of Gichigami, enjoying the 14 inches of snow that were dumped here this week. Kola Nut was thoroughly impressed by the deer grazing outside our front door. And outside our back door? It's Lac-Supérieur itself, greeting me home. How I missed … [Read more...] about Make-Ahead Meals: Stuffed Manicotti
The Art of Menu Planning
In my opinion, planning a menu and finding a system that works for you is an entirely personal function. What works for one family or one individual may be entirely different from what works for another individual in the same type of situation. Personality types, budget, … [Read more...] about The Art of Menu Planning