This past Sunday I made a big pot of chili… Not for anything in particular, but because The Lovely Wife and I had a hankerin’
So, I’ve decided to put up a variation on my award winning chili. I’ll leave some variables up to you, so consider this a sure-fire base for your own chili. […]

The next hot day, try this…it’s wonderful!
Ingredients:
1 lb linguini
1/4 c. olive oil
zest from 1 lemon
juice from 2 lemons
1/2 c. chopped fresh scallion or chive
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
salt & freshly ground peppah
parmesan cheese (fresh grated, not that canned stuff) to taste
You can also add, to make it “more” — steamed shrimp & asparagus spears, chopped […]

Hi, I’m Janet, aka fondofelves and I thought I’d start off my first post with a recipe for Dog Cookies! I have two dogs, Max & Wolf, and I like to feed my guys wholesome, organic, human quality food. They LOVE these cookies!!!
Ingredients
2 cups of corn flour (not to be confused with corn […]

Get ready for some spice! It’s Summer, and that means it’s grilling time… Use this rub on steaks or chicken, serve up with a wedge of lime and some cerveza.
1/4 c. black peppercorns
2 tsp. whole allspice
1 stick cinnamon, about 2-1/2 inches long
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano leaves
2 heads garlic, roasted, […]

This is a fairly rich beef stew thanks to the buttery fingerlings, and is absolutely perfect for cold, rainy days. Feel free to incorporate your favorite dumpling recipe or serve over buttermilk biscuits. I like to add a dollop of sour cream to each bowl as I serve dish it out. If […]