I had the great pleasure of spending time with an old family friend as he shared stories of his childhood growing up. Rick has known our family since I was a kid. He shared stories reflected with laughter and fond memories of his mother’s wonderful cooking. There was a hint of sadness as he shared…
Tag: easy dinner ideas
My version of The Cafe Yumm Bowl
Vegan and high protein. I like to throw some sliced grilled chicken on the side. The delightful secret to this creation is the creamy yellow sauce made from garbanzo beans and spices. The sauce is pretty close to the original you find in Oregon. I could-not find edamame in Wytheville, Va so I sub’d lima…
Asian Ginger Orange Pork w/Vegetables
Living in the beautiful state of Oregon, we consumed really good Asian food, all the time. I guess we got a bit spoiled on all the fabulous choices that now, I struggle to find those americanized dishes. One of my favorite is General Taos and spicy sesame beef. Spicy, tangy, goodness on delicious rice. Here…
Mediterranean Lamb Bowls
Summer fresh herbs and veggies from the garden add an extra fresh element to this easy and tasty bowl. I discovered a ground lamb package in the freezer and wanted lighter than a Shepards pie. Fresh picked cherry tomato, mint, parsley, cucumber, all bring flavors of Greek cuisine. You could make this with ground pork…
Grit Cooking- A Southern Girls Taste 