Category Archives: cooking and food

Masala dosa

Posted on March 30, 2017 by phrogmom

My dosa handling skills lack finesse, but it was delicious!!

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back in the saddle

Posted on March 27, 2017 by phrogmom

like many bloggers, i get on and off this horse quite a bit.  even some people i never thought would stop blogging have taken breaks, so though i miss them, i feel a little better. so, i am starting easy. … Continue reading →

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Nervous hands

Posted on November 8, 2016 by phrogmom

i was so anxious today i made potato soup and clover leaf rolls…from scratch.

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Easy apple cobbler 

Posted on November 17, 2015 by phrogmom

i want to share a recipe for a dessert that i frequently make on sunday afternoons, when my parents come to lunch.  it can be made with whatever fruits you have on hand.  since it is currently fall and apple … Continue reading →

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daring to try again

Posted on February 3, 2014 by phrogmom

despite last week’s failed crock pot experiment, i decided to get back on that horse and try again.this week i am trying a cheesy tortellini dish.  it was very simple to put together, which is good because it has been … Continue reading →

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What I ate

Posted on January 27, 2014 by phrogmom

a picture is worth a thousand words right? This is what I had for dinner. In the curry’s defense, mr p liked it. He even wanted the leftovers for his lunch tomorrow.

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hmmm, not sure this meal is a success

Posted on January 27, 2014 by phrogmom

i am attempting to craft a thai green curry in my crockpot, but despite heaping the pot full of fresh eggplant, coconut milk, and green curry paste…i am not feeling overly confident. for starters, it isn’t really green. I’ll have … Continue reading →

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leftovers a gogo

Posted on November 6, 2013 by phrogmom

i will admit that i am not the best about leftovers.  i love the idea of them, and of course the convenience of cooking fewer meals, but after eating something twice, i often lose a little enthusiasm for a particular … Continue reading →

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spicy honey chicken

Posted on March 24, 2013 by phrogmom

anyone out there addicted to pinterest?  i love it, and i thought it was about time i actually made some of the recipes that i have pinned! this week i tried spicy honey chicken (original recipe found here, don’t let … Continue reading →

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tacos al pastor

Posted on February 28, 2013 by phrogmom

anyone familiar with tacqueria fare in texas has probably enjoyed tacos al pastor at some time or another.  when i was in houston, i spent a lot of time hanging out a little hole in the wall that served amazing … Continue reading →

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