The Beloved…
1995-2011 (photo taken 3/26/11) Our dear Ozzy (Jimmy)…to the Heavens may he rest. From Christmas 1995 as a gift to Brian’s children …till this day and always for all of us…he truly was a special little dog.
I have Returned From the Desert and Her Cities…
Joshua Tree National Park Yep…that’s me, Hiking and Climbing rocks in the Mojave Dessert. I will be posting great photographs and recipes over the next few weeks. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day to all you moms and remember… As my mama always said… If you are headed in the right direction, each step, no matter how small, is […]
Easter
HE DIED AND HE HAS RISEN… I ASK MYSELF “WHO AM I” THAT GOD SHOULD SEND HIS ONLY SON…SO MY SALVATION SHOULD BE WONHelen Steiner Rice May you have a Blessed Easter! The Gourmet Farm Girl
Potato’s made easy…
Grilled Potato’s with Garlic Butter and Rosemary By The Gourmet Farm Girl 3-4 medium size potatoes 2-3 garlic cloves chopped3-4 Tablespoons butterExtra virgin olive oil Sea salt and cracked pepper to tasteSprig of Rosemary Wash potatoes leaving skins on and microwave for 4-5 minutes till semi-soft; cut in half and let cool; drizzle some of the olive […]
The Best Remedy
The Best Remedy The Best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature, and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people […]
Week-end Breakfast Time…
Breakfast Wrap with Eggs, Cheese, Bacon and Veggies By The Gourmet Farm Girl 4 eggs6 asparagus spears (chopped)2 tablespoons sliced black olives5 scallions diced (with some of the greens)4 strips smoked bacon (turkey bacon works also)2 soft tortilla wraps1/4 cup shredded mild cheddar cheeseSpinach leaves or your favorite greensSalt and pepper to taste Precook […]
Forget the Fried Potatos…
Spicy Fried Eggplant Wedges By the Gourmet Farm Girl 1 medium size Eggplant 1-2 tablespoons dried hot pepper seeds 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 cup corn meal or Andy’s Seafood Breading 1/2 cup flour 1 egg + 2 tablespoons milk salt to taste Wash and peel eggplant; cut into wedges or strips (like french fries) pour flour […]
Sun Dried Tomato and Fresh Basil Pesto By The Gourmet Farm Girl 1-6 oz jar sun dried tomatoes in oil¾ cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup red wine vinegar1 cup fresh basil chopped1/4 cup pitted black olives 2-3 garlic cloves 5-6 green onions (rough chopped)1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper Place all ingredients in the large bowl of a food […]
The Peace of Morning…
I think that I shall never seeA billboard lovely as a tree.Indeed, unless the billboards fallI’ll never see a tree at all. Ogden Nash Prayer begins where human capacity ends. Norman Vincent Peale Peace be with you on this beautiful Sunday… The Gourmet Farm Girl
Spring Time Memories…
Grilled Burgers with Provolone, Portabella’s and Green OnionsBy The Gourmet Farm Girl When I was growing up on the farm, my mom would fry up cheese burgers; squirt a little ketchup on the top; throw a couple of pickles on; wrap them up along with some cookies and a huge jug of chocolate milk to take to the fields. The men […]