“You have to post the menu,” my sister-in-law informed me on Christmas day. “I mean, that was totally redonk.” You know it’s redonk, too, when mid-brunch – mid giant smorgasbord of choices brunch on Christmas day, your family is reviewing their favorite of the seven fishes. “The scallops. The scallops were my favorite,” my brother… Continue Reading
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2011 Restaurant Resolutions: Part I
During New Year’s week, while catching up on Twitter post-holiday rush, a tweet from Jackie, aka The Diva that Ate New York, caught my eye: “Can my New Year resolutions just be list of restaurants I resolve to eat in the next year?” Man, talk about a way to make New Year’s resolutions fun and… Continue Reading
Maple-Mustard Marinated Pork Tenderloin
It should stand to reason that we love pork. I mean, after all, we are raising pigs here on our property, which is a strong indicator of pork predilection. And there is no season during which pork is more top of mind here than it is during the fall. Sure, we grill pork chops and… Continue Reading
Introducing Tiny Farmhouse Tours: Culinary Tours in Italy
Four years ago today, the first post on Poor Girl Gourmet went up, with me not having any clue where it would lead, but very happy to be combining photography, writing, and the sharing of recipes, stories, and thoughts on food and wine all in one place. Prior to starting Poor Girl Gourmet, there were… Continue Reading
Freezing Fresh Corn
It’s a dreary day here in southeastern Massachusetts, rainy and cool, and though we are in dire need of the rain, rain always slows my roll, makes me feel sluggish and sleepy. I know I’m not alone. This morning, after picking up the otherwise destined-for-compost vegetable and fruit waste that our local Whole Foods donates… Continue Reading