Comments for PolitiCook http://politicook.net Food for the Progressive Soul Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:49:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Happy holidays! by Scotia http://politicook.net/2011/12/11/happy-holidays/comment-page-1/#comment-10519 Scotia Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:49:15 +0000 http://politicook.net/?p=6509#comment-10519 My Dear biscuit, I have thought about you this year and Kate too and hoped you were both doing well. I just had to take a break. Lost a friend of 12 years to melanoma in November and another adopted a baby girl and 5 days later the father took her back. Just had to think about life for awhile. You are teaching (still enjoy it?) and Sweetie is a paraeducator in a middle school this school year. The kids are great. We've been to a talent show and a holiday show that made me cry, it was so beautiful. We've been teaching cooking classes and cooking dinners for our local homeless camp (30 or so members) once a month. It has taught me alot about life. Our garden has been prolific this year. Funny how that works - one part has a bad year and one part a really good year? Leafy stuff, leafy green lettuce, collards, kale, escarole. spinach, broccoli rabe, arugula, chard (picked some last weekend), carrots, golden beets, lemon cukes, green cukes, sweet peas, green beans, tomatoes (got the last in late Oct and let them sit until red and made the bestest fresh tomato sauce evah!) Now we have herbs to take care of thru the winter. With the local farmer's market and the local fish monger, it is all good. Sweetie's daughter came in July and is coming back this week for a few days. We love to have her here. We have actually gone off commercial products. No detergents, cleaning products, hair or body products. It is really liberating to just go and make some shampoo and conditioner instead of buying it for $$$. I actually use some coconut oil in my concoctions! Yes, old age has crept up on us too. Various ailments, arthritis and the unique thing my Mother left me - fibroid tumors in the arches of my feet and the palms of my hands, sweet! I'm happy with your hummus! I love (as you can see from my recipes over the last few years) to find a good recipe and make it better and better or make up a good recipe. How are the critters? Still making homemade food? I really miss you all, old friend. Here's to a happy 2012. XXXOOO, Scotia My Dear biscuit,

I have thought about you this year and Kate too and hoped you were both doing well. I just had to take a break. Lost a friend of 12 years to melanoma in November and another adopted a baby girl and 5 days later the father took her back. Just had to think about life for awhile.

You are teaching (still enjoy it?) and Sweetie is a paraeducator in a middle school this school year. The kids are great. We’ve been to a talent show and a holiday show that made me cry, it was so beautiful.

We’ve been teaching cooking classes and cooking dinners for our local homeless camp (30 or so members) once a month. It has taught me alot about life. Our garden has been prolific this year. Funny how that works – one part has a bad year and one part a really good year? Leafy stuff, leafy green lettuce, collards, kale, escarole. spinach, broccoli rabe, arugula, chard (picked some last weekend), carrots, golden beets, lemon cukes, green cukes, sweet peas, green beans, tomatoes (got the last in late Oct and let them sit until red and made the bestest fresh tomato sauce evah!)

Now we have herbs to take care of thru the winter. With the local farmer’s market and the local fish monger, it is all good.

Sweetie’s daughter came in July and is coming back this week for a few days. We love to have her here.

We have actually gone off commercial products. No detergents, cleaning products, hair or body products. It is really liberating to just go and make some shampoo and conditioner instead of buying it for $$$. I actually use some coconut oil in my concoctions!

Yes, old age has crept up on us too. Various ailments, arthritis and the unique thing my Mother left me – fibroid tumors in the arches of my feet and the palms of my hands, sweet!

I’m happy with your hummus! I love (as you can see from my recipes over the last few years) to find a good recipe and make it better and better or make up a good recipe.

How are the critters? Still making homemade food?

I really miss you all, old friend.

Here’s to a happy 2012.

XXXOOO,
Scotia

]]> Comment on Meatless Monday: Masman Curried Potatoes with Quinoa by Greyfox http://politicook.net/2011/10/31/meatless-monday-masman-curried-potatoes-with-quinoa/comment-page-1/#comment-10518 Greyfox Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:39:17 +0000 http://politicook.net/?p=6426#comment-10518 This is a really hearty curry. Serving it over Quinoa instead of rice gives it a new twist. It has just about everything imaginable in it, so enjoy! :grin: This is a really hearty curry. Serving it over Quinoa instead of rice gives it a new twist. It has just about everything imaginable in it, so enjoy! :grin:

]]> Comment on Meatless Mondays: Roasted Sweet Potato Salad by Greyfox http://politicook.net/2011/11/07/meatless-mondays-roasted-sweet-potato-salad/comment-page-1/#comment-10517 Greyfox Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:35:37 +0000 http://politicook.net/?p=6441#comment-10517 Typically, sweet potatoes don't appeal to me, probably because they make me feel bloated. Not these sweet potatoes! I found myself going back for seconds (thirds?). :grin: Typically, sweet potatoes don’t appeal to me, probably because they make me feel bloated. Not these sweet potatoes! I found myself going back for seconds (thirds?). :grin:

]]> Comment on Meatless Monday: Eggplant Tomato Cheese Casserole by Greyfox http://politicook.net/2011/11/21/meatless-monday-eggplant-tomato-cheese-casserole/comment-page-1/#comment-10516 Greyfox Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:33:32 +0000 http://politicook.net/?p=6489#comment-10516 I spotted this recipe as soon as I started reading the book and knew it was a keeper. It has so many layers of flavor that you just want to close your eyes and say 'mmmm". :grin: I spotted this recipe as soon as I started reading the book and knew it was a keeper. It has so many layers of flavor that you just want to close your eyes and say ‘mmmm”. :grin:

]]> Comment on Meatless Monday: Chickpea of the Sea Salad by Greyfox http://politicook.net/2011/08/29/chickpea-of-the-sea-salad/comment-page-1/#comment-10513 Greyfox Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:20:13 +0000 http://politicook.net/?p=6306#comment-10513 I'll never eat another tuna salad! This makes a very tasty sandwich spread or dip. Don't forget the Cornichons, as they add a lot of flavor. Of course eating on the beach watching the Pelicans is the most fun! :grin: I’ll never eat another tuna salad! This makes a very tasty sandwich spread or dip. Don’t forget the Cornichons, as they add a lot of flavor. Of course eating on the beach watching the Pelicans is the most fun! :grin:

]]> Comment on Meatless Monday: My Garden Pea Pod Salad by Greyfox http://politicook.net/2011/08/22/meatless-monday-my-garden-pea-pod-salad/comment-page-1/#comment-10512 Greyfox Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:15:32 +0000 http://politicook.net/?p=6295#comment-10512 Nothing compares to a meal right out of your own garden. The freshness of the vegetables is astonishing. Some things grown in the square foot gardens produce prolifically, some not so. We should have planted at least two squares in peas to have a more predictable harvest. In any case, this salad was delicious! :grin: Nothing compares to a meal right out of your own garden. The freshness of the vegetables is astonishing. Some things grown in the square foot gardens produce prolifically, some not so. We should have planted at least two squares in peas to have a more predictable harvest. In any case, this salad was delicious! :grin:

]]> Comment on Meatless Monday: Collard Greens by Greyfox http://politicook.net/2011/07/25/meatless-monday-collard-greens/comment-page-1/#comment-10511 Greyfox Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:11:16 +0000 http://politicook.net/?p=6219#comment-10511 We always had greens at my Grandmother's when I was growing up, but not like this. The asian influence in this recipe really sets of the flavor of the greens. Didn't have leftovers for long! :grin: We always had greens at my Grandmother’s when I was growing up, but not like this. The asian influence in this recipe really sets of the flavor of the greens. Didn’t have leftovers for long! :grin:

]]> Comment on Green Coconut Curry Clams by Greyfox http://politicook.net/2011/07/19/green-coconut-curry-clams/comment-page-1/#comment-10508 Greyfox Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:17:49 +0000 http://politicook.net/?p=6201#comment-10508 Expecting steamed clams and finding this delectable dish instead was quite a surprise. It is intense, can be really hot if you are not careful with the curry paste, and tastes wonderful. The green curry is perfect for shellfish. Wonderful! :grin: Expecting steamed clams and finding this delectable dish instead was quite a surprise. It is intense, can be really hot if you are not careful with the curry paste, and tastes wonderful. The green curry is perfect for shellfish. Wonderful! :grin:

]]> Comment on Apple Galette by Greyfox http://politicook.net/2011/07/05/apple-galette/comment-page-1/#comment-10507 Greyfox Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:13:56 +0000 http://politicook.net/?p=6146#comment-10507 This was my "birthday pie." I gave up "birthday cakes" long ago. The flavors are intense, the texture wonderful, and the crust a beautiful sight. The fleur de sel really sets it off. Magnifique! This was my “birthday pie.” I gave up “birthday cakes” long ago. The flavors are intense, the texture wonderful, and the crust a beautiful sight. The fleur de sel really sets it off. Magnifique!

]]> Comment on Meatless Monday: Pantry Pasta Dinner by Greyfox http://politicook.net/2011/05/09/meatless-monday-pantry-pasta-dinner/comment-page-1/#comment-10506 Greyfox Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:32:41 +0000 http://politicook.net/?p=6035#comment-10506 This is so good! Adding the bruchetta mix to the sauce really kicks it up a notch. If you can find the Italian olives, especially the Castelvetranos, be sure to use them, as their flavor is incredible. Also freshly grated Grana Padano is very important. The stuff in the shaker box is like sawdust in comparison. :grin: This is so good! Adding the bruchetta mix to the sauce really kicks it up a notch. If you can find the Italian olives, especially the Castelvetranos, be sure to use them, as their flavor is incredible. Also freshly grated Grana Padano is very important. The stuff in the shaker box is like sawdust in comparison. :grin:

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