Poorman’s Meal on Youtube

I really did not mean to start a trend of this type of cooking. However, since I have just driven from Palm Springs to Tacoma in 2 days…..ug!  I need a rest.  91 year old Clara makes a Depression Meal and revisits sweet memories on youtube. one of my favorites.  Tomorrow we start marinating for [...]

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Fat Greasy Fried Baloney Sammich – Weekend!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               The other day I was reminiscing about my recent trip down to my old childhood home, San Diego.  I visited my old neighborhood and found old friends. I photographed the house I grew up in there and I saw my elementary school and well, you get the picture. Chef Sheila Got a case of the Warm & [...]

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American Classique – Potatoes Au Gratin

One of my childhood Buddies, Laura, wants a good recipe for Potatoes Au Gratin.   Laura’s family is huge and happy and fun!. Must be getting together for another celebration. If that is the Case Laura, what better buffet item than Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin. The potato gratin only requires a bit of work to assemble [...]

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Chicken Stock…..Can We Say Painless And Easy?

Chicken Stock….the most satisfying basic ingredient I can think of. Rich, luxurious, brilliant. The easiest and most versatile base you will ever make…..Don‘t be nervous…its also very forgiving. You’ll never want to use a bullion cube ever again. Lets Talk Chicken Stock and Broth.   I bet your thinking what’s the difference? Well here it is and very [...]

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