by Daisy | Apr 14, 2010 | Flavorings & Condiments, Recipes
I’m feeling a little snookered. What I’ve always thought was cinnamon is something called cassia. On the right is cassia, what I’ve always known and loved as cinnamon sticks. On the left is cinnamon. Thin and brittle, unlike the thick, woody cassia...
by Daisy | Apr 9, 2010 | Main Dishes, Recipes
Another asparagus recipe to follow the Asparagus Soup, this time a main course. If you like, you can call it a quiche. Fresh Asparagus Pie 1 single pie crust 1/2 bunch fresh asparagus 1 onion, sliced into strips 2 cloves sliced garlic olive oil 1/3 cup chopped...
by Daisy | Apr 7, 2010 | Crafts, Knitting
This little cloth is an easy cable project, good to get your feet wet cabling-wise. If you don’t have a cable needle, a bent paperclip, a spare knitting needle, or the like will do. Knitted Trellis Cloth Yarn: Your favorite dishcloth cotton, such as Lily Sugar...
by Daisy | Apr 2, 2010 | Main Dishes, Recipes
Falafels are a Mid-east staple but less common in Mid-America, which is a shame, they’re so tasty. We eat falafels around here in pitas, on salads, and on their own. If you make them smaller they make a tasty appetizer. With tahini sauce. Mmmm. Tahini sauce...
