Category Archives: Food

Hard Boiled Eggs

Posted on October 9, 2022 by sputterpub

You start them cold or let them warm in air. You poke a hole in each, or maybe not.You put the eggs in water, or you spare them till it’s seething, simmering and hot. Attempting to maintain the heat you … Continue reading →

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Brew Mistress

Posted on April 26, 2022 by sputterpub

My brother says my coffee is the best.It drives his partner crazy when he does.For sure she roasts fresh beans, and shoots expressedpure-water steam through grounds to brew her buzz,while I used staler stuff. My maker wasa careless purchase, seldom … Continue reading →

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Scone

Posted on February 15, 2022 by sputterpub

Securing more ricotta to explore,I baked with herbs and egg a low-carb scone.I cut rosemary sprigs outside my door,and trimmed the thyme I bought and toted home.Green onions finely chopped and almond flourwere whisked with egg and cheese to make … Continue reading →

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Ricotta Cake

Posted on February 9, 2022 by sputterpub

Ricotta lemon muffins were my trywhen I was home alone last week and bored.I wandered to the market but, oh my,I couldn’t find the extract. Walking towardmy kitchen I thought juice could substitute –the Internet confirmed that with advice.Without the … Continue reading →

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The Avocado Hunt

Posted on January 24, 2022 by sputterpub

I avocado-hunted yesterday.Abundance is no January theme,but I attempt to make my salads gaythese homebound weeks, and avocados seema treat, in guac or served most any way.I captured four. I know their color scheme –organic local’s large and incomplete,but three … Continue reading →

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Unripe

Posted on January 18, 2022 by sputterpub

Been making salad all these homebound days –tomato, lettuce, cucumber, and seeds,balsamic-dressed, with grated cheese arrays,and avocado (most my body needs).But as this plague obnoxiously proceeds,there had to come a day without the last.Postponing unripe fruit for future feeds,with thinner … Continue reading →

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Making Coffee

Posted on January 12, 2022 by sputterpub

My coffee’s disagreeable today,and that’s a rare event. I like the brew,and as a rule what I prepare’s okay(I find about this drink I love, it’s trueno matter how I make it, it tastes fine).Why, even recently, with no machineor … Continue reading →

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Balsamic Vinaigrette

Posted on October 23, 2021 by sputterpub

The oil and the vinegaremulsified so beautifully,like honey twined with claret wine,like strands of syrup jewels.

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The Lockdown Meal

Posted on October 1, 2021 by sputterpub

I’m still not tired of my Covid meal.I’ve lost the love for soup, frittata, beans,but homemade salad carries strong appeal –I want my daily dish of seeds and greenswith grated cheese, tomatoes, and the sealof half an avocado. What this … Continue reading →

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Waitin’ for White Bread

Posted on August 27, 2021 by sputterpub

They’re lining up for white bread at the store.Of course it’s tasty, but it’s toxic too.Your body has a natural stop – no moreprotein or salt or fat, it signals youwhen you exceed your limit, or before.But no self-regulation says … Continue reading →

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