Tag Archives: cabbage

A Garland of Potatoes and Vegetables and a Good Bit of Scraping

Posted on February 8, 2015 by myhomefoodthatsamore

You know the lyrics to the Blues Brothers’ “Rawhide’ song, don’t you?  that bit when the verse is all about ‘ rollin rollin rollin ‘ repeated ad infinitum ? Well, I was using a wooden spoon to dislodge the bits … Continue reading →

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Cabbage and Rice and all Things Nice – All in one with the Cornish Game Hen

Posted on January 30, 2014 by myhomefoodthatsamore

The idea was to introduce more cabbage into our family’s regular eating habits.  Nobody in my immediate family jumps up and down for joy at the thought of eating cabbage and so I was looking for a cunning plan, see? … Continue reading →

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Of Popes and Soups – Minestra vegetale

Posted on March 1, 2013 by myhomefoodthatsamore

There is no denying that Nimrod has a lot to answer for, oh yes, no question.  If it hadn’t been for him, there would not have been that hubris-inspired Tower of Babel and God wouldn’t have been irritated by this … Continue reading →

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Cheese and Polenta Casserole – pasticcio di polenta

Posted on December 9, 2012 by myhomefoodthatsamore

Aha! if this photo could speak … notice a glass of martini on the left? I needed one … that’s all I can say.  I was getting a trifle flustered, at this stage, about 6 :30 p.m. shall we say, … Continue reading →

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