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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
Do you see the bear here? Imagine it! Photo by Mary MacIntyre

Do you see the bear here? Imagine it! Photo by Mary MacIntyre

When a bear comes out in the spring, SHE is hungry! Plus there is a good chance that one or two cubs are waiting in the cave for her. It’s time to get a lot of protein.

Fortunately, the rivers usually have unfrozen and the fish may be running. A Salmon may be waiting to be caught! Or a trout. OR some of those other fish that run in the spring. In honor of the bear, and all fish and mothers…

I will give you some salad recipes to go along with fish entrees via youtube.

Salad one:

Romaine lettuce
red onions
walnuts crushed
tomatoes
chopped parsley
mushrooms of choice

You can make this primarily a tomato or mushroom salad. Use more of the ingrredient that you choose. Also be creative with the salad dressing you choose. Lately I prefer light oil with a pinch of spice, very little or no vinegar. The flavor of the oil dominates. A little goes a long way and the fresh veggie flavors are enriched.

Salad #2:

bed of lettuce, possibly baby romaine
dandelion greens (blanch them, drain them, add garlic powder, and cut in fine small pieces, let cool first)
carrots
dried cherries 10-30
small tomato
optional cucumber
Slice veggies, add to bed of lettuce
add the dandelion greens.

Honor our Mothers! Cook for her today! Watch video 2 for ebook information.

Happy Easter! Quick Salmon Stew

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

Some like it simple and fast. Try this:

There are some very good wild frozen salmon in health food stores. I like some that come in smaller portions and run from $2.00 to $6.00. If you have a larger family you can also purchase Salmon fillets in the freezer section. As I live alone, I sues a smaller piece of Salmon and cut in in half. I put the rest back in the freezer.

Whatever size you use, I suggest cutting into small square mouthsize pieces.

Ingredients: Cut salmon
Chopped fresh parlsey
Brown or you fav mushrooms sliced
Scallions chopped.
Put a small amount of water in a pot. Heat. Add salmon chunks and cook about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms. Add scallions 1 minute later. Add parsley 30 seconds later. Cook 2-3 minutes more (or until the salmon looks done). Add agar flakes. Optional. Agar quickly thickens a broth, is great for joints, and tastes great. Serve hot.

If you are focused, this stew takes 10 minutes or less.

Bonus below

So now you have 3 salmon dishes to try. As most creative cooks realize, you could substitute several different favorite fishes to expand your versatality. Also gucamole would make a great side dish, as well as salsa and chips.

Hope your Easter brings you much joy. May your cooking time be satisfying and heaaaalthful. Please leave comments.

Cooking: more than food, add spirit and love

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

Explore the world in your own backyard

Explore the world in your own backyard


I was thinking about my blog after completing an arduous search for a particular photo. The details of blogging. You can see how I discovered a Disney Film: Buffalo Dreams on youtube.com on my sister blog: www.lifetipsdaily.com I often tell tips though stories. So I went back to watch some more from Buffalo dreams. You place a film in New Mexico, add Native Americans, and a bonus of buffalo and I’m hooked. Read the short version on marysphotos.wordpress.com . You will find recipes too.

In part three of Buffalo Dreams, the Disney movie, there is a potluck.
This video demonstrates the sometimes overlooked spirituality inherent in cooking. It also celebrates culture. You don’t have to live in New Mexico to explore great southwest food. Or to explore the fine art of Italian food. The techniques are merely means for production. The heart and love you bring to all you eat, especially all you cook creates the ingredients of peace, fellowship, and nourishment. Ala: today’s potluck.

Great for the classroom eh? Ever need a lesson plan for a class, or to make a plan more dynamic? Go to Youtube.

I hope you enjoy these ideas, recipes, and lessons. Life is full and rich. Food brings us joy so easily. Our appetites never cease for new experiences. Even without spending lots of money on beautiful and appetizing cookbooks, you can find recipes from friends, newspapers, online, and truly expand the oportunity to enrich everyday living right in your backyard. PS long ago I was invited to cape cod for a social. The stories of this tribe are worth researching.

If you have storeis or recipes that you would like to contribute conatct me here.

Yummy, Yummy, Tuna in My Tummy

Monday, February 25th, 2008

divine seared tunaAnd I didn’t even have to make it. Last week BK fixed me the most wonderful dinner. Having stopped at Whole Paycheck, he had some raw oysters and a thick slice of Ahi tuna, cut to oder at a little over an inch. He made a salsa of tiny tuna chunks, corn, and mushrooms to dip soy flavored rice chips into, and shucked the oysters. Meanwhile, he toasted sesame seeds and patted them onto the filet, then seared the tuna quickly on each side, slicing down the length of it. Oh, but it was good! One of the best meals I’ve had in a while.

Crab, Grapefruit, and Avocado Salad

Friday, February 8th, 2008

crab, grapefruit, avocado saladHere’s a great recipe to add to your repertoire. This is one of my absolute favorite salads that I make all the time. It’s quick and easy and oh-so-delicious.
Necessary ingredients
half a head of lettuce
6-8 oz. lump crabmeat (previously frozen is fine)
ruby red grapefruit: half sliced and a quarter juiced
4 oz. goat cheese
1 T dry white wine or champagne
extra virgin olive oil
half an avocado, sliced thin
pinch of thyme, salt, & pepper
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More Quick Fish Dishes

Friday, February 1st, 2008

I didn’t cook after my wine seminar Wednesday night; BK had dinner almost ready when I walked through the door. But luckily, since I started blogging, I take pictures of most of my favorite meals. The ones that end up getting eaten without wine used to just wither and fall by the wayside because I had no excuse to write about them. Now that I have a cooking blog, they are rehydrating, reheating, and replating.

seared tuna with fried riceThis is one of those such meals, from back when I still lived in my little studio. The quick and easy menu? Seared tuna and fried rice. For the rice, I just heated up a cup of the instant kind in the microwave and let it rest. For the tuna, I hope you have access to a Trader Joe’s because that’s how I happened upon the major ingredients for the main dish. (more…)

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Quick and Tasty Shrimp Caesar Salad

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

The other night I wasn’t sure what to have for dinner, but I had a feeling it would involve the bag of shrimp in the freezer. Other than that, I had a few items that needed to get used before they went bad. Sometimes I find that these thrown-together, clean-out-the-fridge meals turn out to be some of my favorites….

shrimp, green onions, and baconThe shrimp
While thawing the shrimp (a third of the large bag) under running water for ten minutes, I microwaved a few pieces of bacon until crispy. Then I chopped the bacon into small pieces along with two green onions, including the leaves and some of the white part. When the shrimp are defrosted, get a skillet over medium-high heat, with a turn of olive oil. Add shrimp and then a turn of bourbon. Or two. Then toss in bacon and onions and cook until shrimp turn peachy-pink. This doesn’t take long. Then remove from heat and crumble a bit of blue cheese over the mix.
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My Mama’s Salmon Croquettes, A Tad Healthier

Friday, January 25th, 2008

my mama's salmon croquettes, made by meIn my intro post I mentioned my mom’s cooking skills. One of my very favorite things she would make when I was growing up was salmon croquettes. You might call them salmon cakes or salmon patties, but they’ll always be croquettes to me. We would almost always have them with green beans and macaroni and cheese. When I passed along the recipe for the first time, I insisted my friend Michael serve those same sides or not make it.

So with the cold, rainy weather and Rachael Ray on the television talking about comfort food, I did a mental scan of my cabinets and knew exactly what I was making for dinner.

Recipe for Salmon Croquettes
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