Breathe Promise

Ah, springtime! Gilbert and Sullivan certainly shared the appreciation, thus The Mikado inspired not only the author’s pen name, but it includes also the following lyrics: The flowers that bloom in the spring, Tra-la, Breathe promise of merry sunshine – As we merrily dance and we sing Tra-la, We welcome the hope that they bring,…

Escape the Tub

Sure, yogurt makes for a delicious and healthy snack, but its advantages only begin when the foil seal is breached. Free of the container, and out and about in the larger kitchen, yogurt becomes a culinary MVP, endowing countless dishes with a light, tangy creaminess. Among these are a half-chicken marinated in yogurt and herbs,…

Veggies, All of It?

Yep, that’s right.  Today’s entry is completely vegetarian-friendly, from the first cilantro leaf to the last grain of rice.  Yet it’s warming and satisfying, due to hearty pieces of sweet potato and a lusciously rich peanut butter-tomato sauce.  Honestly, you won’t spend the whole time you’re eating fantasizing about other ingredients.  Mainly because you already…

What the Heck is Labneh?

Confusing, for one thing. When Shape provided a recipe for Double-Lemon Labneh Cheesecake with Pistachio Crust in April 2020, the game was on. Cheesecake? Yes. Double-Lemon? How about Double-Yes? Pistachios? Nothing else compares. But what to make of this “Labneh” thing? Just what is that supposed to be? The internet provided answers, though unsurprisingly, many…