by Foodie Pat | Dec 13, 2023 | At Home, Great Veggies, Quick-Fix
Curious about a new item a few years ago in the grocery store “Olive Bar”, I did some research. Peppadew is a trademarked name for small sweet piquant whole red pickled peppers, grown in the Limpopo province of the South African Bush. Discovered by...
by Foodie Pat | Nov 23, 2023 | At Home, Great Veggies
Unusual Thanksgiving since we have both been under the weather. Lots of food just for the 2 of us. Happy for the left overs. Have not eaten yet so the turkey and brussels sprouts are new recipes, as well as the Tarte Tatin. We shall see.
by Foodie Pat | Jul 4, 2023 | At Home, Food Stars, Gadget Talk, Hints and Food Philosophy, Quick-Fix
Florida fresh homegrown mango, just picked from the tree, is absolutely delicious. No comparison with commodity mangoes sold in supermarkets. It’s wonderful to have a friend with a Mango Tree in her front yard here on West Coast of Florida and is generous in...
by Foodie Pat | May 13, 2023 | At Home, Gadget Talk, Hints and Food Philosophy, Great Veggies
Also called Pepper Drops these days, they first appeared in US grocery store salad or olive bars. You might be tempted to think tomato, but these cute little veggies are actually peppers. Also known as Incan Red Drops, originating in the Peruvian Amazon, this wild...
by Foodie Pat | Apr 25, 2023 | At Home, No-Calorie Quote of the Day
I prefer butter to margarine because I trust cows more than chemists. Joan Dye Gussow, Growing Older
by Foodie Pat | Apr 15, 2023 | At Home, Quick-Fix
Sometimes I just wish for a simple dessert that does not require mixing or baking ahead. My friend Alice mentioned that this grape let-your-guests make-their own-dessert while still sitting around the dinner table, filled the bill for...