Ricotta Gnocchi – Oh. My. God.

by | Nov 30, 2007 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Okay. This was stupid easy to make and very filling, relatively fattening but chock full of protein.Some time ago I saw the recipe at AllRecipes.com and I thought it would be a great use for leftover ricotta – and man, is it ever! Seriously, it took about 15...

Cookies Like Nanny Used to Make ‘Em

by | Nov 30, 2007 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

A variation on Justin’s Nanny’s Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1/4 cup white sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt (omit if used salted...

Rhode Island Clam Chowder

by | Nov 26, 2007 | Uncategorized | 1 comment

Rhode Island clam chowder has clear broth. Though less popular than the other two, clear chowders are still served, especially at long-established New England restaurants and hotels, such as those on Block Island, and on the south coast of the state, where tourists...

Giving Thanks

by | Nov 25, 2007 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

This Thanksgiving was probably the coolest I’ve ever had (and I’ve had some pretty good ones).My sister Tracy was in town from Denver and we thought it’d be fun to go to Plymouth, Mass to see the “rock” and the “mayflower” and...