Monthly Archives: May 2012

Portuguese Home Cooking: Avo’s Chicken

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Yankeepants

This recipe is a variation on a dish my Avó used to cook. She would use fish or chicken interchangeably, and change up the herbs and seasonings based on what was growing well in the garden and what was on … Continue reading →

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Chunky Garlic Scape & Almond Pesto

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Yankeepants

This is the best pesto I have ever tasted. I whipped it up to put on salmon filets for our dinner tonight. When the Midwestern Gentleman tasted it, his eyes widened and he said, “can we just forget the salmon … Continue reading →

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A Rainy Weekend (?!) in Santa Fe, NM: Part I

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Yankeepants

We dodged between the rain drops, so to speak, during our weekend visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico. A friendly shop owner informed us that the unusual May cold front and rain had swept into northern New Mexico from Iowa. … Continue reading →

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Java Junction, Madrid, NM

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Yankeepants

The week before last, the Midwestern Gentleman and I found ourselves winding along a dark, rural highway, unexpected rain pattering on the windshield, as we searched the roadside of Route 14 for a coffeeshop called Java Junction, located at the … Continue reading →

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Avocado Toast

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Yankeepants

The lemony tang and peppery zip of this toast really wake me up in the morning. I love it as a quick and filling breakfast, but it also makes a great snack any time of day. One avocado can last … Continue reading →