by Foodie Pat | Aug 24, 2016 | In a New York Minute, On the Road
Lovely grocery store display calls “try something new with Celery”. Cook and serve as an app—Celery Jewels as a crostini topping under a dollop of mascarpone. 1 pound celery, diced into tiny cubes, ¼” or tiny as in pickle relish or about 3 cups ½ cup sugar...
by Foodie Pat | Aug 6, 2016 | On the Road
No worries about mowing grass here for these thoughtful, busy retirees. Note the “volunteer” sunflowers attracting bees to pollinate. Found borage and lavender for the same reason. Nella was bonkers for Borlotti Italian beans (“perfect for pasta e...
by Foodie Pat | Jul 30, 2016 | On the Road, Quick-Fix
Perfect summer salad: Rather thick slices of Florida tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, chiffonade fresh basil, + 2 heirloom tomatoes sliced, ++Sweety Drop Peppers+++ easily made in a hotel room. Just had to bring the dish, olive oil, salt and pepper and a small...
by Foodie Pat | Jul 24, 2016 | Delicious Destinations, Travel Trivia
If you happen to be in west Texas area, July30,31 and August 7,2016, consider celebrating the town’s famous Cantalope. I would love to see the Cantalope bombing….could not locate a photo. Maybe someone will send? “Cantaloupe (From USA Today The...
by Foodie Pat | Feb 17, 2016 | Gadget Talk, Hints and Food Philosophy, On the Road
Traveling and waylayed in Ithaca NY. Amazed to find an App titled IthacaFastFood.com that delivers meals to your hotel room from Burger King, MacDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, Arby’s, Taco Bell, Panera, Moe’s and Wendy’s. Amazing cooperation among...
by Foodie Pat | Jan 16, 2016 | At Home, On the Road, Travel Trivia
Foodcabulary Peacock-tailing, v. ordering obscure and unknown cocktails in order to draw attention of oneself