Tag Archives: olives

Halloween Eyeballs!

Posted on October 30, 2023 by HelenFern

Tomorrow is Halloween! Holy Moly this year went fast!! We like to have a creepy meal while we wait for the trick or treaters on Halloween night. Here is a creepy dish – serve it with a plate full of … Continue reading →

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Olive Beer Bread – No kneading necessary!

Posted on April 17, 2023 by HelenFern

There is nothing like the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven. And the easier the better. This delicious olive loaf is rich and delicious – it requires no fancy equipment or heavy kneading. Just mix, bake and eat! … Continue reading →

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Wine Braised Chicken with Onions and Polenta

Posted on February 16, 2023 by HelenFern

This meal is elegant and yet homey. It’s rich and comforting, a great meal for guests or just to show someone you love them. The chicken is browned and braised in wine with onions and flavors that have been sautéed … Continue reading →

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Beef Nachos – National Nachos Day

Posted on November 5, 2022 by HelenFern

Sunday is National Nacho day. Nachos have an interesting history, but in their purest form they are just tortilla chips with melted cheese and served with salsa. Now we top them with all kinds of things – like beef and … Continue reading →

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Sourdough Bread with Olives – Bread of the Month

Posted on November 11, 2020 by HelenFern

We eat a lot of bread, especially sourdough. The funny thing about sourdough is that it tastes different depending on where the starter grows. The tanginess comes from both lactic and acetic acids, the latter of the two being the … Continue reading →

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