Split Pea Soup

I cannot say how I would loathe the days when my mother would make this concoction while growing up under her roof. I hated it! (My brother still hates it) Last year when visiting my sister, who BTW is a much better cook than me, made split pea soup and when I saw what actually went into it, I decided to try it at home. My version does not have any pork for the smokiness, rather smoked turkey legs and meat, and tonight I added some shitaki and white mushrooms for some "meaty" substance. Yummy and sorry mom.

Chicken and Dumplings

There are some things in life that are just good. Chicken and Dumplings are one of those things. We also had some honey crisp apple free form tarts. Had two couples over for fine wine, fine food, and fine conversation. (I missed taking pix of attendees.) This soirée took place this past Saturday with Yvette Matzek, Roger Remington, Becky and Gary Vaughn.

Peanut Butter Cookies

Despite the sunshine outside, I am determined to make some peanut butter cookies. The request comes from James and well he's more than worth it. Besides, it's Thursday, and that means he can take some to work tomorrow for his colleagues.

P.S. I did just come back from a walk and was looking for Gordy our missing Orange and White cat. No luck though. I'll keep trying.

Bread making

I have some great cookbooks and have found a great oatmeal bread recipe amongst one of the the many books. James said he could make a meal of just bread.

Garden Goodies

Hello,

I am testing this Blog posting. These are veggies from the garden this past summer.