Turkey, Kale & Orzo Pasta

This past Easter I cooked a whole turkey.  Not something I usually do as it was just hubby and myself and I wasn’t able to get a small, breast only bird that we prefer (note to self, don’t wait until 2 days before Easter before buying what you really want).

The smallest bird I could find was just under 6 kg.  Still a sizable critter for just 2 people.  We were going to have plenty of leftovers, but at least I also would have a full carcass for the much beloved turkey stock.

With our tummies full of freshly cooked … Read more...

All Things Fiber…

I am not talking about the stuff that makes your colon happy either.  I am talking about the wonderful things in this world that are made into fiber.  Whether it is the wool from sheep, cotton, hemp and linen from plants, angora from rabbits or mohair from goats,  the common denominator from all of them is that they provide humanity with the necessary fibers to be made into all types of clothing.

Otherwise we all would be cold and naked.  Not a pretty sight I can assure you.  Even ancient man knew to cover up with a fig leaf or … Read more...