14 May 2013
Rib Rub
In a previous post of mine (https://brownbits.wordpress.com/2010/07/14/baby-gotz-back-baby-back-ribs-that-is/) I gave the recipe of a rub I use on my ribs. (...)
21 March 2012
To grill or not to grill
It’s this time of year where I get a hankerin for BBQ anything. We recently have had an unusual heat wave here in Minnesota-topping out in the 80s this past (...)
6 January 2015
Ukrainian pompushky doughnuts
Hi – I’m back! I’ve been out helping my Mom recover from a hip replacement since this summer and continuing to do so this winter. In fact, she and my father (...)
12 January 2012
Spicy Green Bean
Perusing my fridge last night I saw that I had a bag of fresh cut green beans that needed to be used. I’m not a fan of plain ol’ green beans; however, (...)
19 October 2016
Hooters daytona style wings
I’m all American in that I like wings…I’m also from upstate NY where I believe it’s the law that you have like chicken wings, considering Buffalo was the (...)
3 April 2012
White easter borscht — polish biały barszcz
White borscht soup — Polish bialy barszcz – is eaten for breakfast on Easter morning. It is usually served with small open face sandwiches assembled like (...)
8 February 2012
Broccoli cheese soup recipe
My Saturday mornings consist of watching the Food Network channel and drinking a good ol’ cup of java. I have my favorite shows and when they aren’t on; I’m (...)
25 September 2010
Roll Out the Barrel
October is right around the corner and that makes me think of Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest makes me think of polkas and polkas make me think of polish food. So (...)
16 March 2015
Jasny przepis na relishes z buraków i chrzanu na Wielkanoc
I’ve been blessed to have my parents from NY stay with me during their transition period into an assisted living facility near my home. As we wait for an (...)
26 January 2017
Crispy goodness
Ok – anyone who knows me knows I never liked baking. To me it’s monotonous and boring. However, over the last year, I find myself ok with it. It’ not a (...)
27 September 2016
Bacon Crack
I was invited to a football brunch this weekend – I chose to make candied bacon, aka Bacon Crack. Very simple to make: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray baking (...)
22 August 2013
Peter piper would pick these pickles
This summer I grew one – yes one – cucumber plant. The first picking I hauled in 30 cukes off of it. It was not a Kirby or pickling cuke plant, but a salad (...)
10 April 2014
TBT No Bake Cookies
I literally have not made these cookies since Home Ec class in high school. And believe me, that was a very long time ago. Now my daughter is in high school (...)
15 November 2016
Bacardi’s famous rum cake recipe
All my brother wants for his birthday is this cake. He cuts it in several pieces and freezes it, eating it a little at a time over several months. It is a very (...)
3 April 2014
Deconstructed Lasagna
What is it? It’s all the ingredients you use in lasagna without taking the time to layer and bake. Why do this? It’s easy – period. I think I like it better, (...)
31 August 2010
Two potato recipes for comfort food and side dishes
I recently returned to Northern NY to visit my parents. They have been married for 62 years and let me tell you, my Dad has been eating well during those (...)
7 December 2011
Easy comfort food for cold days
Cold is a relative thing don’t cha know… This was published in a local newsletter in my little town here in Minnesota. As far as I have experienced life here, (...)
11 March 2013
Holiday bacon appetizers by Ree Drummond
I don’t have much to say here except YUM! I tried this recipe from Ree Drummond (Pioneer Woman on Food Network) and it is absolutely fabulous. I have an idea (...)
6 May 2013
Fast Chicken Fajitas
Yesterday was Cinco de Mayo and I was very excited that we had nice weather and no snow like we did on Uno de Mayo…ugh. Need I say we’ve had a very crappy (...)
11 September 2012
Pear Bread Recipe
Falls a’comin and things are settling back down into a routine. Kids are at school, summer work schedules are back to normal and the harvest is coming in. I (...)
14 July 2010
Baby back ribs recipe for delicious baby back ribs
I sho do luvz me some baby back ribs! I make them often – my daughter being the motivation to do so. Ribs have been her favorite food since she was 7 months (...)
12 February 2019
Ree drummond's creamy cheesy corn chowder
I made this today, perfect for a snowy chilly day. It was wonderful ! (Notes: I only used 1 bell pepper and frozen corn instead of fresh. I also fried extra (...)
15 February 2017
How to make bbq chicken egg rolls
Super Bowl has come and gone. As always, our friends host such a good party. Good food, good friends and good times are always had. My contribution to the (...)
