Jail was a very educational and inspirational experience. I’m going to tell you all about it but first can I just share something with you? This is my mugshot. I know what you’re thinking. What kind of lunatic puts her mugshot on the internet? Well, this lunatic made it her profile picture on Facebook. It’s … Continue reading The Downtown Dozen
As predicted I was arrested on January 20th, 2020 while protesting. It was a very educational experience and it confirmed a lot of my fears about these unjust ordinances. I have every intention of telling you about the protests, the night in jail and the chaos since in the next few weeks. I'm going to … Continue reading The War on the Poor
Nectarine Jam 4 lbs of ripe whole nectarines 5 C sugar 1 large lemon Put a small, dry plate in the freezer. Chop the nectarines, removing the pits but leaving the skins on. The skins are full of pectin and add a pleasant color and texture to the jam. Measure five cups of sugar into … Continue reading Nectarine Jam
This recipe is a staple in my kitchen. I use it in nearly all of my vegetarian recipes to add flavor and calories but it can be used as a substitute for broth in any recipe. I prefer making broth in a slow cooker because it doesn't require much attention. I use a 4 quart … Continue reading Vegetable Scrap Broth
It is in honor of Father John McShane that I came up with this recipe. It can be served as a side dish or as main dish, in a cup or bowl. Holy Mole Slow Cooker Black Beans 3 C dried black beans 4 C broth Coat the inside of your crockpot with pan spray. … Continue reading Holy Mole
Chocolate Toffee Crisps 50 saltine crackers 1 C butter 1 ½ C brown sugar, packed 3 C chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover a large cookie sheet with tin foil and spray thoroughly with pan spray. Set down a single layer of crackers. In a small saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar. Bring … Continue reading Chocolate Toffee Crisps
Caponata is to Sicily and Italy what chili is to the Midwest. Everyone has a recipe but no two recipes are the same. There are a few generally accepted ingredients but otherwise anything goes. Much like chili, it is served as a main dish or on top of another foods. The way it's prepared; roasted, … Continue reading Caponata
Cowboy Casserole 117 OZ Can Baked Beans 24 OZ smoked sausage (2 ropes) 1 large onion 1/2 C brown sugar 2 green bell peppers 2 red bell peppers 2 T Butter Salt to taste Pepper to taste The base for this recipe is a wholesale-sized can of baked beans. It costs about $5.00 and goes … Continue reading Cowboy Casserole
Oatmeal raisin cookies have a bad reputation. Sure, they aren't their glamorous cousin, chocolate chip cookies but they are delicious and a little healthier. I also love making oatmeal raisin cookies because the dough doesn't come pre-mixed from Pillsbury. When you bite into an oatmeal cookie, you know that it was homemade. These cookies are … Continue reading Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Easy Peasy Lemonade (by the gallon) 16 medium sized lemons 2 C of white granulated sugar 14 C water 2-4 drops yellow food dye (optional) Place a sieve directly over your pitcher to catch any seeds or pulp that may come loose while squeezing your lemons. If you are hand-squeezing them, I recommend quartering the … Continue reading Lemonade by the Gallon
Baking It to the Streets 