Culinary Adventures with Lori
Sunday, December 1, 2024
My Weekly W's
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Cardinal Versus Binx
I came home from work yesterday and TBG told me they had a pretty eventful afternoon. According to him, about 15 minutes before I arrived at home, this happened and I'm so thankful he was able to get a video. Binx is as crazy as this cardinal was bold.
Sunday, November 24, 2024
My Weekly W's
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Chicken Pot Pie - One dish comfort food
I love a good chicken pot pie on a cold night. There is just something very comforting about them. I'm sad to say I couldn't remember actually when I had last made one and with the recent cold front that hit us, I decided it was time.
This is a very forgiving meal with many options. You can do a double crust, a top crust only. You can use homemade pie dough or frozen, packaged. I've had them with biscuits on top or puff pastry. They can also be made into 6 individual small pie pans, one pie, round or square. You decide. This time I made one whole 9 inch round pie and it turned out amazing.
Ingredients...
Sunday, November 17, 2024
My Weekly W's
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Stretching the food and the dollars
Sunday, November 10, 2024
My Weekly W's
What's top of my mind: Mindfully enjoying every moment of every day. Time goes by so quickly on its own I don't want to rush things. I want to enjoy every season to the fullest. I have seen Christmas decorations in the stores for months and I just want to enjoy Fall and all it has to offer. We've passed our leaf color prime but there is still a lot of color to enjoy on our walks and the cool morning weather is just invigorating to me.
Where I've been: I had a hair appointment this week and had him cut a couple of inches off. My hair grows so quickly but I guess that is a good thing. TBG and I found a new breakfast spot and it was delicious. We've enjoyed lunch there multiple times and now they recently started serving breakfast. I can't remember the last time I had a Denver omelet that was this good. It came with hashbrowns, toast and it was all just amazing.
Where I'm going: Outside of work, I don't have anywhere I really need to go. No appointments which is always a good thing. The possibilities are wide open.
What I'm watching: The British Baking Show. This season is a lot of fun with great bakers. My favorite did get kicked off last week. She seemed like such an awesome person. I kept thinking, "I wish we were friends". Do you ever see people like that and think yes, I need this person in my life?
What I'm reading: Cookbooks. I dug out The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook to revisit it and look for something new. I remember my mom buying this book and I was fascinated by it. I was so happy years ago when she passed it on to me.
What I'm eating:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
My Top 5 Food NO's
I am a very adventurous eater. So when I was thinking of what is a hard pass for me it took quite a while to come up with 5 things I won't eat but here they are.
1. Hot beverages. I don't have anything against coffee, hot chocolate or tea, I just don't care for hot beverages. It could be freezing cold and I may drink three or four sips but that's all I can handle. I can't explain it other than to say I've been that way my entire life.
2. Organs. I just can't make myself eat them. Liver, hearts, brains, etc. Many years ago a I went with a friend of mine to a truly authentic Mexican place in Florida where they only spoke Spanish and the menu was in Spanish. I ordered a dish that looked pretty good. I took one bite and it was NOT something I found enjoyable to say the least. I asked her what the hell is this and she replied cow brain. (Taco de Sosa's) That was the day I decided to learn to read and speak Spanish.
3. No soggy pasta. I don't think this needs an explanation.
4. Kale. I've tried it multiple different ways and I just don't like it.
5. Couscous. I think it's a textural thing.
Any food that you just really never want to eat again? Enquiring minds want to know. Have a great day!!
Sunday, November 3, 2024
My Week
The last week of October was a pretty good week aside from the brutality of Monday at work. I made it through though, so I call that a success.
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Time to Catch Up
Sunday, September 15, 2024
My Weekly W's
What's top of my mind: This is the beginning of my favorite time of year. I love Fall and Winter and all of the holidays that they bring. Last year our holidays were minimal because of TBG's health issues. This year, we're going to celebrate like we've always done. TBG is very artistic, and he always does our pumpkin for Halloween. My task is always a special Halloween treat. We both found our inspiration for this year, and I'm super excited. Below are the photos of our inspiration, and I'll post our creations next month when we do them so you can let us know how we did. Yes, even if their an epic failure, I'll show you.
Sunday, August 25, 2024
My Weekly W's
What's top of my mind: Our house. It's that time of year when I go through every cabinet, closet, drawer and room to get rid of anything we no longer use. I'm noticing that a few items that I wasn't ready to part with last time are easier to get rid of now that almost a year has passed, and it still hasn't been used. Any 'stuff' that isn't used or that one of us just truly loves, has no place here. I'm a firm believer in the theory that just because you have room doesn't mean you need it.
Where I've been: I was off Friday and went to Kroger, Farmers Market, Aldi and Kohls. The joy of living in a small town is that all of this took less than two hours. I remember one trip to Publix taking over an hour in SW Florida because of traffic and crowds. I don't miss that at all! I did pick up my September treat to welcome Fall. As soon as Labor Day is over the pumpkin candy dish will be filled.
Where I'm going: No plans which always makes me happy.
What I'm watching: The days are getting shorter, and the bright green of the trees and grass have changed to a deeper dark green. Fall is coming.
What I'm reading: A Fine Romance by Susan Branch. I've had this book for a while and decided it would make a nice summer read. I'm half-way through and it's been fun hearing about their trip and the places they visited.
What I'm eating: