$74.94 is what I spent at the grocery store, pretty much on a whim. A few chocolate bars and heavy cream for a cake, 2 loaves of freshly baked bread, coffee, fruits and vegetables, deli meat, and a few other things. For $7 a day per person, or $22 a day for a family of [...]

It’s winter. Well, you know it. But this one seems to be not just any winter, but a looooong winterrrrrrrr. And I love grilled meat! And I can’t wait ‘till the global colding that’s been going on here in the past few weeks will end. Snow in March? Com’on… I have already done some“ grilling [...]

On the table tonight: Balsamic marinated lamb kebabs, Tomato and mint orzo salad, Hummus.
I was planning to try a new recipe for dinner – North African Lamb Kebabs by Emeril Lagasse that has the following ingredients:
(Tip: Read quickly. No need to memorize the list. Just get the general idea. Point to come.)
1 1/2 cups finely [...]

Makes 4 servings
For the lamb:10-12 lamb loin chops, or Frenched chops2 garlic cloves, minced1 sprig rosemary, choppedSaltBlack pepper, finely groundExtra virgin olive oil
Put lamb in Ziploc bag. Chop garlic and rosemary, add to lamb. Add seasonings and evoo. Let marinade overnight or at least an hour before cooking.Take out of fridge about 20 minutes before [...]