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September 21, 2006 | 2 Comments

Retro Recipe Challenge #3 Call for Suggestions — Again!

Not familiar with the RRC? Take a look at rounds one and two. “Hmmm. Should I make tomato aspic or a sherry chicken hot cup?” There have been some GREAT ideas for the next RRC: * Casseroles, suggested by Kalyn *Mother’s (or grandmother’s) best recipe, suggested by Acme Instant Food and seconded by Ellie *Brightly […]

September 19, 2006 | 0 Comments

The Reviewer Becomes the Reviewee

In tomorrow’s New York Times, food critic Frank Bruni will review Freemans. Here and here is William Tigertt’s (of Freemans) take on the experience. It’s a fun read and a flipside perspective. (Links via Gawker.)

September 19, 2006 | 2 Comments

Sickie’s Chicken Noodle Soup

With fall comes the first cold. Stuffy head, scratchy throat, and a desire to lay low. And a desire for chicken soup. Easy to make, tasty … and restorative. Sickie’s Chicken Noodle Soup 1 cup rotini (or other bite-sized pasta)49 oz. low-sodium, low-fat chicken broth1 medium onion, diced3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds3 […]

September 15, 2006 | 5 Comments

Faux-sagna

It was cool and rainy yesterday, making me crave comfort food. That weather also makes me feel kind of lazy, so while I wanted lasagna for dinner, I couldn’t bear the thought of finger-wiping noodles (to rid them of excess water) and laying them in a pan, alternating the direction of each layer. So I […]

September 14, 2006 | 6 Comments

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin bread, left (with zucchini bread and a coconut doughnut). This lovely recipe for pumpkin bread is slightly adapted from Elise’s at Simply Recipes. It’s very moist and lightly spiced — a nice option for widely divergent palates. Kian and Sadie especially liked it. Note that the oil used is not one usually used in […]

September 13, 2006 | 3 Comments

Pancake Redux

If you’re not in the mood for banana pancakes, try these. They’re delicious and, while cooking, they smell like baking pie. Not only are they lip-smacking good, but they’re rich in antioxidents. Pancakes as health food! Berry Pancakes 2 Tbs. sugar2 tsp. baking powder1 cup flour½ tsp. salt1 large egg, lightly beaten1 cup milk2 Tbs. […]

September 11, 2006 | 8 Comments

Retro Recipe Challenge #3 Call for Suggestions

“Oh, I just don’t know what to make!” In two weeks, the next theme for the Retro Recipe Challenge will announced. But what should the theme should be? Halloween? Back-to-school? Pumpkins? Drug paraphernalia crafted from roadside-stand produce? (Mmmm-mmm!) Post your ideas in the comments section below or send them to me at LauraRebeccasKitchen@gmail.com . Thanks […]

September 10, 2006 | 0 Comments

Five Years Later

…and I still can’t find the right words to express how I feel about it all.

September 9, 2006 | 7 Comments

A Sign of the Apocalypse

From RachaelRayShow.com RACHAEL RAYPremiering September 18, 2006 Rachael Ray, TV’s most down-to-earth and relatable star, launches her brand new, one-hour daily syndicated series, appropriately named “Rachael Ray” on September 18. The show will be an exciting and unpredictable hour of fun that celebrates the can-do spirit in every person and gives viewers the essentials for […]

September 8, 2006 | 6 Comments

Banana Pancakes

These pancakes are FANTASTIC. Delicious! Superb! Light and tender, the flavor of banana bursts through with each bite. Very evocotive of bananas Foster — you almost don’t need maple syrup. Make these very, very soon. (Thanks to Nandita for hosting Weekend Breakfast Blogging!) Banana Pancakes (adapted from Good Things For Kids, Summer 2006) 2 Tbs. […]

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