This past “Taco Tuesday” was a little different than the preceding ones. Not only did I make tacos, but I also decided to make something other than rice or chips & salsa to go along with the tacos. The Mr loves him some chips & salsa. If I buy it, he devours (nearly) all of…
Month: June 2020
Shimmy for the Chimichurri
The first thing I do when I enter any Brazilian steakhouse is scope out the salad bar. Not for the endless options of meats, cheeses, sides, and salads. No, for the condiments. Specifically chimichurri. Brazilian roasted meat just isn’t the same for me without it. It’s like the pesto of South American cuisine. Originating in…
True Grit
The first time I had grits, I was a preteen/teenager staying over at a friend’s house overnight. Her mama made a giant pot of grits for breakfast in the morning for Keturah, me, and her brothers. Up until that point, oatmeal was the only warm bowl of breakfast fare I’d had, but Miss Wanda’s grits,…
Farm Fresh!
Many many people lately are growing edible gardens. Some were planted in response to food freakouts related to ‘Rona, some were planted in response with people being out of work and needing something to occupy their time; these two being dubbed “Covictory Gardens.” This is a play on words combining “Covid” and “Victory” and also…
The Magical Fruit
“‘I’m glad I put beans to soak last night,’ said Ma. She lifted the lid of the bubbling kettle and quickly popped in a spoonful of soda. The boiling beans roared, foaming up, but did not quite run over. ‘There’s a little bit of salt pork to put in them too,’ Ma said. Now and…
One in a Melon
I don’t know about where you shop, but watermelon is absolutely abounding at my local market. I’m not a huge watermelon eater. The sweetness in my opinion is overhyped and the texture, while not repulsive, is better when frozen… and then blended with some frozen pink lemonade… and then mixed with seltzer. That’s pretty much…
The Soul of Snoop
I have such a fulfilling variety of friends. Their personalities and looks and styles are all beautifully diverse. Each one of them adds just the right amount of balance and seasoning to my life. I wouldn’t change any of them for the world. My friend Faith at Faith Hope & Sparkle is beautifully bold, apologetically…
Street Smart
Since I’ve officially declared it to be “Taco Season,” I’ve been enjoying exploring different taco recipes across my wide collection of cookbooks. Ok, so maybe my official declaration is only for my house, but I welcome anyone to officially declare it for their house too now through August. If you do, tag me in your…
Tiffani's Table 