Month: July 2010

Lemon Rice Pilaf

Lemon Rice Pilaf

Lemon Rice makes a great summery side dish for many different entrees. It goes great with baked chicken but it is also a tempting accompaniment to salmon or pork…

French Fry Vending – Japan

In the fall of 2007 I was writing about some of my favorite things; breakfasts in Japan and vending machines. Oddly enough, this summer I find myself coming full circle in blog topics…

Glazed Pan-Seared Salmon

While in Kentucky I also enjoyed the sunny attitude of the people there. It seemed that everywhere we went we were greeted with smiles, with interest, with the energy of thoughtful intentions…

Bright Contrasts: Chicken Salad With Cherries

Summer is here and the produce market is once again full of a variety of fresh, luscious and local seasonal fruits. I have been gorging on local raspberries, taking note of apricots and peaches at the market and have even picked a few blueberries from my own bushes in the […]

Catherine Bishop Chocolate Cake Slice

Bishop Chocolate Cake

In my family a Bishop Chocolate Cake is a simple cake made with cocoa powder and covered with a fudgy chocolate frosting that is poured over the cake while it is hot. This cuts down on the number of steps involved and time spent in the kitchen…