This winter I’ve been enjoying local meats from the Schenectady Greenmarket whenever possible. Buying local feels better to me, tastes great and supports local business. For several weeks now, I have purchased a rabbit each week and tried new recipes … Continue reading →
Today is peanut butter day, but being peanut sensitive I’m not celebrating. Instead, here is a picture of my celebration of pistachio day earlier this week. Orecchiette with Pistachio Sauce Photo by Jennifer Sternfeld
Continue reading →Okay, confession time; I don’t follow football. That said, even I know today is Superbowl Sunday! Here is our bad for you dinner. Eggplant and onion ring parmigiano: Photo by Jonathan Sternfeld
Continue reading →It is Burn’s Night, time to make haggis! Not a sheep stomach in sight. Mine were made in a bain marie with bacon to keep them moist. Featuring pork, duck and beef liver mixed with oatmeal and spices. Served with … Continue reading →
Flammkucken, gluhwein, lebkucken, sausages of all sorts! Oh the food at Christmas markets in Germany was the best part of our trip last year. Now I’m home and once again feeling the holiday spirit, so I’m trying to recreate some … Continue reading →
Setting up my tree “Culinary Fantasy” at the Schenectady County Historical Society Museum http://schenectadyhistorical.org/museum/ This year I donated a tree to the Schenectady Festival of Trees. Four feet tall, and purple, it stands out in a room full of standard … Continue reading →
The family Thanksgiving, with well filled table. The menu: Roasted Turkey Ham with Pineapple Glaze Five types of cranberry sauces and relishes Purple Mashed Potatoes Scalloped Potatoes Two types of stuffing Two kinds of gravy Cumin Roasted Sweet Potatoes Green … Continue reading →
In my world there are at least two Thanksgiving days. The first one each year is typically for a social group I belong to. This is the Thanksgiving that I can cook what I like. It is done potluck style, … Continue reading →
When I’m not busy cooking I am an avid reader. One of my favorite genres is travel history and/or food history. My husband got me several books by Michael Krondl, and I especially loved A Taste of Conquest. A brief … Continue reading →
A family Christmas tradition has always been to bake and decorate dozens of cookies to distribute to friends before the holiday season arrives. The decorating fails, broken cookies and extra ones grace our family table Christmas Eve and get nibbled … Continue reading →
