Recipes by Linda Skelcy (Page 10)

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	Kindle VS Nook and Spring Peas by Linda Skelcy I am a reader. I read ALOT. Books, newspapers, magazines, cookbooks, recipes, books, did I mention books? If I'm doing something where I can't read, like sewing, I listen to audio books. I TRY to visit my local library as often as possible but I also BUY books. ALOT.TBHITW and I are trying to lighten our load and a big part of our…	1 vote 363 views
	A Spring Break and Pasta with Artichokes and Sun Dried Tomatoes by Linda Skelcy Last Wednesday we packed up the truck and headed north to Killington, Vermont for a much needed spring break. The kidadults were off from school, I had no cooking gigs and TBHITW squeezed out a few days of rest from his non-stop work schedule. (yeah,…	1 vote 849 views
	I say Tomato, You Say Toe-ma-toe by Linda Skelcy I went to the grocery store this morning after Emma, Holly Bear's trainer left. We just love Emma, she is the female equivalent to Caesar, the dog whisperer. Holly Bear needed a nap after her training session, so it was the perfect time for me to see what was new in the produce aisle.Now, I try not to go to the grocery store with a…	1 vote 314 views
	Technique and Lemon Pound Cake by Linda Skelcy I'm back home after spending two days in upstate New York. I catered a Chamber of Commerce mixer for Head Start. My best friend is the director for her county's Head Start program. And boy is she dedicated to her 125 three, four and five year olds who populate the program.When I wasn't cooking, shopping for ingredients or catching up…	1 vote 1693 views
	Laundry and Lemon Chicken Paillard with Mixed Greens by Linda Skelcy The laundry portion of this post first appeared in June, 2009 - I'm still not done.I usually do laundry on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Yes, it takes me three days to do laundry, sometimes more. Not because there is sooo much, but because I really hate doing laundry.It never ends.First, you empty out all the hampers.Then you haul…	1 vote 610 views
	A Recommendation and Sweet Pea Soup by Linda Skelcy I collect cookbooks.All types of cookbooks; I especially like old, heritage books that feature REAL food. You know, the stuff your grandmother made.TBHITW is going to sigh and say, "another cookbook?" when this one reaches my mailbox, but I just can't resist. Seasonal, local, sustainable food. What more can a cook (and an eater) ask…	1 vote 345 views
	Making Pierogies For My Dad by Linda Skelcy Everyone in my family gathers at my older brother's house on Easter. My brother supplies the ham. It is the best ham I have ever eaten. He buys it at an old Polish butcher in an even older Polish neighborhood. One of those neighborhoods that hardly exist anymore. He doesn't do anything fancy to the ham. No glaze, no pineapple. No…	1 vote 514 views
	Alpacas, Pygmy Goats and Scallops with Hazelnut Vinaigrette by Linda Skelcy The weekend found TBHITW and I all alone. The girl was staying with friends and the boy was attending a two day interview at his summer camp in the hopes of being accepted into the Counselor in Training program (he made the grade!).Two whole days with nothing to do except what we wanted to do.And how did we choose to fill the hours?We…	1 vote 306 views
	Rain and Chocolate Lava Cakes by Linda Skelcy The rain here in the Northeast is reaching epic proportions.The ground is so saturated from previous rainstorms that it just can't take anymore.This is a view of a corner of my backyard, taken from an upstairs window.Highways are impassable. Small streams have burst their banks. And locally, neighbors are having to call the fire…	1 vote 735 views
	Bolognese with Pappardelle Pasta by Linda Skelcy Hearty, fragrant, delicious and satisfying, this dish will leave your guests in awe of you, the cook.	1 vote 4109 views