Looking back, it’s a blur, a filmy orange streak. Thanksgiving Day 2012, that is. I thought I was ready, that this would be the year I’d achieve my goal. I didn’t want much, just to get all the food on the table at the same time. At the appropriate temperature. I was on track, too, […]
What to Make for Supper (for the next several days): My 20 favorite Pioneer Woman Recipes
I like man food. Fortunately, so does Ree Drummond, the “Pioneer Woman.” Because Pioneer Woman recipes tend to be “man food,” I own three of Drummond’s cookbooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl* Food from My Frontier* Dinnertime* What do I mean by “man food?” “Man food” items are savory, often slow-cooked, and never “low-cal.” […]
Hospitality Lost and Found (Now where did I put that virtue after I used it last?)
I can’t remember if I trembled when they asked. I’m pretty sure I did. The request arrived in an e-mail but would’ve been cooler if it came via telegraph. Coming to your town for five days –(STOP)- Can we stay with you –(STOP)- Or at least share one good Italian meal I cupped my hand […]
