MADE IN AMERICA - CRABCAKES
It's Friday, so it's time for another American recipe, this time, Mary, over at THE FLAVORS OF ABRUZZO , shares one of her favorite American-style recipes. Clicking on the link will take you to Mary's recipe for crabcakes.
If you've been following along, you'll know that Judith over at THINK ON IT first came up with the idea of sharing some really good, really American recipes, mostly to show our Italian friends that we can do more than make delicious sweets...
Judith also has a LIST OF ALL THE RECIPES HERE, just in case you'd like to see if one of our favorites might become one of yours!
Labels: crabcakes
BIG BROWN DELIVERS!!!!!
It was a beautiful day...blue skies, fluffly clouds, cool breeze. As Big Brown walked into the paddock to be saddled he let loose.....leaving a few horse patties in his wake.  At that moment I predicted to my daughter that Big Brown would win, simply because I knew he felt so much lighter! Coming from the 20th post position he did the nearly impossible, winning easily by several lengths. Big Brown did indeed deliver!
The excitement and joy was quickly replaced with concern when we saw that Eight Belles, the filly, the second place finisher, was down on the track. It wasn't long before we learned that the worst had happened...she had multiple breaks in both front legs and had been put down.
What a roller coaster ride for everyone! Congratulations to everyone associated with Big Brown, and heartfelt condolences to everyone associated with Eight Belles. Next stop...Baltimore! Labels: Big Brown, Churchill Downs, KY Derby
IT'S DERBY DAY!
After a rainy Oaks day, we're hopeful that Derby 134 will be a little nicer. Although the track at Churchill Downs drains well and the horses still run rain or shine, it sure makes for a better time if the sun is out! I'm not sure how much detail the various writers go into, but you can check out the NYTIMES DERBY PICKS by clicking on the link. Pick a name that sounds good to you and place your bets...at least that's how I do it!! Labels: Churchill Downs, KY Derby
MADE IN AMERICA - PICKLES
It's Friday, so it's time for another American recipe, this time, Judy, aka Divina Cucina, over at OVER A TUSCAN STOVE. Clicking on the link will take you to Judy's recipe for bread and butter pickles. I like all kinds of pickles, but if I had to choose a favorite, it would be bread and butter pickles, cut thick and chunky, served crisp and cold.
For whatever reason, there aren't many pickles in Italy, and most of the ones I've found are rather sour and not to my liking. As for sweet pickles or bread and butter pickles, or even pickle relish, I've never seen them.
If you've been following along, you'll know that Judith over at THINK ON IT first came up with the idea of sharing some really good, really American recipes, mostly to show our Italian friends that we can do more than make delicious sweets...
Judith also has a LIST OF ALL THE RECIPES HERE, just in case you'd like to see if one of our favorites might become one of yours!
Labels: pickles, recipe
NOT GONE, NOT FORGOTTEN, JUST BUSY!
As you know we're here in Louisville for a few weeks. Art's started work at Churchill Downs, but before that we had a full week to relax and catch up. We've seen friends and family, celebrated our grandson's 15th birthday, seen quite a few movies, eaten some of our favorite American treats and cooked for friends.
Most of the movies we've seen have been okay....and just okay. Several of the movies we've seen have been recommended by friends and acquaintances, but honestly, nothing's been that special. We saw "Juno" on the plane...cute, nicely done, but still..... We saw "The Bands' Visit", a quirky little foreign film, and "Death At A Funeral", and "Once". All were worth a few bucks, but still nothing really grabbed me. So far the only movie I've seen that I thought was GREAT! FANTASTIC! and WORTH SEEING AGAIN! was Scorsese's "Shine A Light"! Wow!!!!! I've never seen the Stones in concert and boy, do I regret it! Lots of energy, lots of fun, and most of all, lots of good music! This one gets two thumbs up from me!!
Our weather here seems to be the same as in Italy...a few warm days followed by clouds and cooler temps with a little rain thrown in for good measure. Today is better, and I hoping for a beautiful day to the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. No, I don't have a horse picked out....don't even know any of the horses running, except "Big Brown", who just won the Florida Derby and is expected to be the favorite. I guess this will be my daughter's horse since she works at OOPS.
Anyway, as you can tell, nothing much to report from the Derby City, just thought I'd let everyone know we're alive and kickin'! Labels: Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby
MADE IN AMERICA - BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
It's Friday, so it's time for another American recipe, this time buttermilk biscuits over at MY BELLA VITA. Clicking on the link will take you to Cherrye's recipe for her version of this southern staple.
I have to admit that I've never made buttermilk biscuits...I make baking powder biscuits...but now I guess I have to give these a try since they look so decadently wonderful!
If you've been following along, you'll know that Judith over at THINK ON IT first came up with the idea of sharing some really good, really American recipes, mostly to show our Italian friends that we can do more than make delicious sweets...although we certainly do seem to have a lock on that market!
Judith also has a LIST OF ALL THE RECIPES HERE, just in case you'd like to see if one of our favorites might become one of yours!
Labels: biscuits
MADE IN AMERICA - DRESSING/STUFFING
It's Friday, so it's time for another American recipe, this time courtesy of Michelle over at BLEEDING ESPRESSO. Clicking on the link will take you to Michelle's recipe for stuffing...or dressing, depending on what you call that wonderful concoction of bread, celery, onions and whatever else your family adds in. Just as in Italy, every cook has her own special blend of ingredients, and of course every family has their traditional favorites.
If you've been following along, you'll know that Judith over at THINK ON IT first came up with the idea of sharing some really good, really American recipes, mostly to show our Italian friends that we can do more than make delicious sweets...although we certainly do seem to have a lock on that market!
Judith also has a LIST OF ALL THE RECIPES HERE, just in case you'd like to see if one of our favorites might become one of yours!
Labels: dressing, recipes, stuffing
VACATION TIME!
If you’ve been reading the blog regularly, you know that I’ve announced the arrival of spring at least twice so far, and I was about to go out on a limb (again) and announce it’s arrival FOR SURE this time, but I’ve decided to just shut up and see what happens. Yes, the temperatures are mild and the days are getting longer, and yes, I know that April is supposed to be the month of showers, but it seems that we’ve had more clouds than rain. These cloudy days also make it stay cooler…..if only the sun would be out all day, every day, things would warm up quickly. As it is now, the buds are not really popping so much as inching their way open. I have put out some annuals and a few basil plants, but it just doesn’t feel very spring-y….it still feels like those teaser days in winter, when it’s mild enough to believe in spring, but when your head tells you that the REAL spring is still weeks away.
Right now I’m in get-ready-to-go-on-vacation mode, which means things are crazy around here. Going back to the states is always so much fun…it really is like being on vacation, but with a lot more conveniences. Yes, we’re still guests in someone else’s home, but that’s a small price to pay for being able to catch up with friends and family, to visit familiar places and to eat some foods not found in Italy. I can stop at SuperAmerica and get a super-huge 44 oz. Diet Coke (with as much ice as I want!) for probably less than a buck. I can check out the Target ad in Sunday’s paper, or spend a lazy afternoon in a bookstore. I can watch HGTV or a current episode of CSI. I can meet my daughter for lunch, spend the afternoon with my grandson, or just hang out with my sister.
The one thing that usually drives me crazy about being in the states at this time of the year is that I can’t plant anything!! All the stores are filled with flowers and seedlings and cutesy stuff for the yard…..and I can’t buy any of it! I’m sure my sister or daughter would be happy to set me loose in their yards, but it’s just not the same. I won’t be there to see or eat the fruits of my labor, and I won’t be able to make decisions based on what I would do. Still, it’s a small price to pay for being on familiar turf again, for the freedom to hop in the car and DRIVE!!! If you’re in Louisville during the next several weeks and you happen to see someone singing oldies at the top of her voice while driving and drinking a Diet Coke, there’s a good chance it’ll be me!
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