by Foodie Pat | May 8, 2024 | Delicious Destinations, Great Veggies, On the Road
El Charro Cafe—The original El Charro, founded in 1922, is the oldest Mexican restaurant in Tucson; the original owner, Monica Flin, is said to have invented the chimichanga. And… I believe she invented the original Smash Burger Taco also....
by Foodie Pat | Feb 13, 2024 | At Home, Great Veggies, Rhubarb Spottings
It arrived a day early. The more I thought about it, the more I reasoned that the Strawberry Rhubarb Pie would make a delightful Birthday Breakfast. And it did. So if you like Strawberry Rhubarb Pie and don’t want to bake it, order it up from “Bake Me a...
by Foodie Pat | Feb 9, 2024 | At Home, Great Veggies, Quick-Fix
Valentine’s Day Dinner is one of the biggest restaurant days of the year. If you want to avoid the crowds and create a memorable meal for 2 at home, read on. Sheet pan suppers are all the rage, mainly because they are time efficient to make and fewer dishes to wash. ...
by Foodie Pat | Jan 29, 2024 | At Home, Cooking Class Recipes, Great Veggies, Veggie Recipes
Try this No-Cream Celery Bisque for lunch or a dinner starter. No Cream Celery Bisque Celery Bisque offers a sublime pale green color, a deliciously creamy texture and slight celery flavor making for a special lunch or cozy first course soup. Insisting on a Yukon gold...
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.