by Chrysa Smith I know. I'm getting ahead of myself. It's not officially summer yet, and the official frost date for the Delaware Valley just passed this week. Shh! I've had my veggies and flowers planted for weeks. And they don't seem to mind.But come on. It's been a long, snow-laden time coming. To me, by now, it might as well be July. Flip-flops, pedicures and my summer recipes have been front and [...]
by Chrysa SmithIf you've been reading Gastronomic Grumblings for awhile, you might imagine me as a gal with a spoon in one hand and a wine glass in the other. Truth be told: you wouldn't be completely wrong; at least from 5pm on.But those who know me even a little, know that more often than not, at any time of the day, I can be found nursing a soothing cup of hot tea. [...]
by Chrysa SmithLast week, we had another night to remember. (Maybe this is why my clothes are uncomfortably snug?)It was the first installment of our seasonal dinner club.Four couples with an interest in good eats, are now dining together four times each year, thanks to the efforts of two gastronomic sisters.Our hostess chose the spring menu. We began with Leek & Garlic Soup, followed by Mixed Greens with Orange, Fennel & Asparagus, then [...]
by Chrysa SmithToday is May 1st. And this day comes with some interesting trivia.Most commonly known, it marks the celebration of international workers rights----seemingly in socialist and communist countries, and today, probably in Arizona and along the Mexican border.From the pagan, it marks the beginning of summer.From the Roman Empire, the goddess of flowers was honored on this day. Goddess worship should definitely make a come-back. At least, that's what I keep telling [...]
by Chrysa SmithIt has finally stopped raining. And while my first attempt at alfresco dining was a bit chilly, I did stop in at the nursery to pick up my warm weather veggies and herbs. The mini-poos now share their 'quality' time with these temporary green tenants, as I nuture them in their little pots until they are strong enough to stand on their own. (Can you tell I'm an empty-nester?)When you taste [...]
by Chrysa SmithI've done Weight Watchers http://www.weightwatchers.com/.I understand the calories in/calories burned concept.But now, it's a whole new game as calorie counts are added to restaurant menus. A game that could make restaurant dining a way to lose weight and for restaurants to lose high caloric business. Check this out:My husband and I recently had lunch at Ted's Montana Grill http://www.tedsmontanagrill.com/. Next to the menu offerings were their calorie counts. Holy Cow! I [...]
by Chrysa SmithI do enjoy food shopping. Well, not just any old food shopping, but good and fun food shopping. To me, that translates to great buys on fresh, wholesome produce, grains and baked goods--as well as the new and fun stuff that sustains this shrinking family of four (two empty nesters/two poodles).So, where can I shop and enjoy at the same time?It's as eclectic as I am. It's a mish-mosh of places, [...]
