Monthly Archives: January 2011

New Years Eve

Mike challenged me to pick what I would like to eat for dinner for the long weekend around New Years.  I actually had to decide what I wanted and he had to follow the recipe (more or less) to make … Continue reading

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Polenta, Short Ribs and Brown Sauce

Mike has recently added polenta to his cooking repertoire.  A good, and a rather simple part of any meal, Mike and I were a little late to get into this side dish but we are happy we have.  Polenta is … Continue reading

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Chocolate Ice Cream

My favorite ice cream is the one I make at home.  I know exactly what goes in it and I know that everything is cooked and how it is prepared. I use the following: 4 egg yolks 1 cup sugar … Continue reading

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