Elaine Dunham » Food

Procrastination

Elaine — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:25:53 +0000

Procrastination is one of my main weaknesses. I put off going to the grocery store today when I should have gone. I just didn’t want to spend my Sunday going from store to store to find deals. And actually the prices of groceries depresses me. I just feel like dealing with it. I’ll go tomorrow.

By the dozens

Elaine — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:55:48 +0000

By staying up most the night baking Christmas cookies for the kids to decorate, I realized that I have way too many than we will ever eat. This coming week, my daughter will be going to the old folks homes, as she calls them, to Christmas carol with her choir. I’m thinking about getting together small plates of cookies or little “bundles” of them for her and the girls to give out also. It would be nice to share them.

Let the cooking begin

Elaine — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:38:06 +0000

Okay, I think I have everything I need to start cooking for tomorrow. In fact, I do believe I went into cooking for an army shopping mode, once I got into the stores. Why do I do that?? I don’t even know which kid or who is actually showing up tomorrow for dinner. Oh well, there will be plenty of left overs.

Small Thanksgiving

Elaine — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:01:04 +0000

Thanksgiving isn’t going to be a big deal like it has been every other year and it makes me rather sad. I love the preparing and cooking for two days to have it all over with in about 45 min. tops, even though I used to complain about it a bit. My kids are growing up and it’s hit me full force. The oldest will be going to her husband’s family’s. My oldest son is going up North with his best buddy and my youngest son is going to his girlfriend’s aunt’s house. That leaves my youngest daughter, my husband and myself, since my mom will be going to my sisters. It’s too far for us to drive there unless we rented a hotel. So, I’m wondering if I should even cook this year.

Getting ready for Thanksgiving

Elaine — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:36:59 +0000

To me, Thanksgiving is special. It’s not about the food, since I cook for three days and it’s all over in 32 minutes…yes, once I did indeed time it. Thanksgiving is a day that I can think back while my family is at the table and remember all of the things I have to be thankful for, despite of the rough times. This year, like last year, my youngest daughter will be saying the Thanksgiving prayer, and it means a lot to me. So, I’m doing my shopping and planning, but also remembering the little things I’m thankful for, while I’m getting my supplies.

Pumpkin Art

Elaine — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:30:54 +0000

This guy has real talent. I cannot even picture this in my head, much less carve it out of a pumpkin. Check out his web site for dozens more of his creations.

Squish squash

Elaine — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:23:13 +0000

I’m going to peel and squish the last of the squash I grew in the garden to make some bread. Of course, I’ll also save some of them just to eat, also. Squash is one of my food basics all year round. In the winter and spring it’s rather expensive, but my since my mom had turned me on to all kinds of various types, of squash since I was young and even still is doing this, I LOVE any variety and there are so many recipes and ways to cook it! Heck, I have even eaten raw squash and it was awesome! Just add salt and wella! I just wish I could remember which kind it was that she got me to try the last time I went home. I have saved the seeds from the different kinds of quash I’ve bought, or grown, so in the spring I plan on having a squash garden. I’ve discovered not to buy any that have been refrigerated and not to refrigerate anything fresh if I want to try and grow the food. The seeds won’t take. I remembered the name… it’s delacota squash. Not sure it that is spelled right, though. At least that is how it is pronounced. Eccelent!

Gifts from the farm

Elaine — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:08:46 +0000

My friend Larry stopped by last night. I couldn’t figure out why he had backed up to my front porch, until he began hauling out corn stalks, pumpkins, various squash and gourds, and even baling twine. All this bounty was to get me into the mood to start decorating the porch for Halloween! It was so sweet of him to do this. I haven’t really been in the spirit of it all, like I used to be, and him bringing all of this over has gotten me now wanting to decorate. Tomorrow night I’ll take supper down to him as a thank you.

Happy Thanksgiving to Canada

Elaine — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:22:03 +0000

I wanted to take a minute to wish all of my Canadian friends a very Happy Thanksgiving! My special friend Maxine (Maxie) in particular. She loves Thanksgiving since all of her HUGH family get together and have a wonderful time. Plus the wine flows and the food is awesome. I love to see the photos she posts for me after the day is over. She has a very loving family and it shows.

Homemade Pizza

Elaine — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:43:56 +0000

Last night I decided to try my had at making a pizza from “scratch” so to speak. I remember years ago when I was young, my oldest friend’s mom used to make homemade pizza and it was awesome. I’ve never made it before, but with the help of my youngest daughter, we gave it a try. I have to admit, it turned out wonderfully. Of course to be honest, it cost more to make from scratch than it would have to order one, but it was well worth it, and the kids loved it also. I should have made two, since before I could blink it was all gone. I did however get a tiny slice.