TWD: Oatmeal Breakfast Bread

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

oatmeal-bread-3

Summer is almost over. Hurray!!! I have to admit, Summer has never been a good friend of mine. Between the oppressive heat and humidity, hurricane season, and eleven weeks of school vacation, by this time each year, my nerves are raw. I know, I know – why in the heck do I live in Florida if I hate the heat? It isn’t by choice. I guess I’m a victim of circumstance. I grew up here. I met my husband here. Our business is here. And, most of the rest of my family is now here too. I suppose there were a few opportunities for escape over the years, but my fear of the unknown coupled with my sense of responsibility kept me from grabbing them. I still have hope, though. Mini SGCC will be off to college in a few years. Our nest will be empty. Perhaps that will be the catalyst to shake us out of this rut.

oatmeal-bread-1

What does this have to do with Oatmeal Breakfast Bread? Nothing, really. But, the temperature is hovering at around ninety-three degrees in the shade as I write this, and my brain is feeling a little like a fried egg right now. Or maybe, I’m just becoming one of those old ladies who ramble on about nothing that has anything to do with anything. If I start walking around wearing purple hats and peppering my conversations with words like “putter” and “early bird special”, please just shoot me! read more >>

more of what\'s cooking...

La Tavola della mia Famiglia: Fettuccine al Sugo di Pollo e Funghi

Sunday, August 15, 201049 Comments

Every family has its own unique set of traditions. These traditions are the glue that binds one generation to another. Those revolving around food are often the ones that seem to stand out the most. It’s no wonder. Food nourishes not only our bodies but our souls as …

Do Chua (Vietnamese Carrot and Daikon Pickle)

Friday, August 13, 201020 Comments

Are you getting sick of me talking about Suncoast Organics yet? I hope not, because I’m going to talk about them again. This week I got the prettiest rainbow-colored carrots in my goodie box. Another “first” for me. I’d seen pictures of them in cookbooks and magazines, but …

TWD: Chocolate Ganache Ice Cream

Tuesday, August 10, 201029 Comments

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m not a big fan of chocolate ice cream. Never have been. I really don’t know why that is, because I love other chocolate things. I love brownies, chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cake. And, I absolutely adore chocolate pudding, especially when it’s homemade. …

Sweet and Spicy Wickled Okra

Friday, August 6, 201027 Comments

I’ve been having lots of fun thinking of different ways to use up the fruits and veggies in my weekly produce basket from Suncoast Organics. Each week they offer several interesting and unusual items that I rarely, if ever, see at the supermarket - like the yardlong beans …

Chinese Long Beans with Shiitake Mushrooms and Pork in Black Bean Sauce

Tuesday, August 3, 201016 Comments

Last week I got some interesting things in my veggie basket, one of which were yardlong beans, or Chinese long beans. I have never, ever seen them before at the market, and I’m pretty sure I’d never eaten them before either. I was psyched! I took a pinch of this and a smidge of that and came up with my own version of Chinese Long Beans with Shiitake Mushrooms and Pork in Black Bean Garlic Sauce.

Spicy Melon Salsa and the Salsabol

Sunday, August 1, 201022 Comments

A few weeks ago, I got an email from Tom and Michael, two recent college grads with a passion for design, business and salsa. They asked me if I would be interested in trying out their new invention – the Salsabol. Salsabol? It sounded pretty interesting, so of course, …

Daring Bakers: Mississippi Mud Swiss Swirl Ice Cream Cake

Tuesday, July 27, 201036 Comments

Hello, my lovelies! It’s time again for another droolworthy creation from the Daring Bakers. This month it’s all about the perfect summertime treat - cool and creamy ice cream. The July 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Sunita of Sunita’s World – Life and Food. Sunita challenged …

Pasta con le Regaglie is Offaly Good Eats (or One Mans Trash is Another Mans Treasure)

Saturday, July 24, 201020 Comments

Pasta con le Regaglie is a classic example of Cucina Povera, or Cooking of the Poor. At first glance, it looks like a lovely bowl of pasta dressed with a rich, chunky, meaty sauce. And, that is exactly what it is. Except, that the meats in question are chicken livers, gizzards and hearts. That’s right - livers, gizzards and hearts- better known as offal and more delicately referred to as giblets. And, do you know what? They are delicious!

Bing Cherry Sorbetto

Sunday, July 18, 201033 Comments

Sometimes, life is just a bowl of cherries.

Sometimes, it’s just the pits!

And, when it’s the pits, one thing that always makes me feel so much better is some cool, refreshing, fruity cherry sorbetto.
When I was a little girl in New York, one of …

kiss the cook!

Hello and welcome to SGCC! I’m Susan, a professional writer, food columnist, recipe developer, wife, mother, daughter and sister, who used to be a lawyer in a previous life. My love of food comes from a long line of wonderful and creative Italian home cooks who didn’t always have a lot, but knew how to make a lot out of what they had. I hope that you enjoy yourself while you’re here, and visit often! read more >>

Just Browsing?
55 Knives
follow me!

    Follow Me on Pinterest



    Friday Food Lust



    Fine Cooking