Food Minia

This souper -easy pot roast will satisfy  your need for yummy comfort food.  It takes only 5 minutes to put together.  I used the crock pot, but when I was given this recipe from a relative, crock pots weren't even on the market yet. That's how old this one is. I love the memories behind each recipe I've been given. They're the best "souvenir".  So,  you can make this pot roast in  the  crock pot or in the oven. I've  given cooking times for each option.  The Golden Mushroom soup and sherry wine are what make this recipe different from others.   I always use the dry sherry ( not cooking sherry)  in this recipe.. I use it in several other recipes  as well, but it's also suitable to drink.  Mix everything together in the crock pot  then add the meat.   Turn it over to coat  both sides with sauce.  My favorite: cover and know that  dinner is taken care of and the house will smell amazing when we...

If you're looking for an easy, delicious way to serve a crowd (Election Day comfort food perhaps?) that's also healthy and reasonably priced, pork tenderloin is your answer.  I love any cuts of pork, particularly the shoulder, which is loaded with fat, resulting in savory meat that falls off the bone. That, however, takes 12 hours to cook with this recipe , if you're interested. I'm more likely to buy the tenderloin when time is a factor, and even though it's so lean, with proper seasonings and accompaniments, it can be just as satisfying as the fattier cuts of pork. After seeing an Instagram photo from my friend Domenica of her cannelloni beans soaking, I was inspired to do the same as an accompaniment to the pork.   I've had friends say that they made dried beans that ended up too hard, probably from not cooking long enough. That's happened to me too and the way I prepare them now to avoid that is this way:  Wash the beans and drain them, then put into a...

It was a fun class with these two couples !!! I had a great time hosting tonight for a special date night out for both of them. Love cook, Thai food and fun people. Thanks everyone for joining me and hope you now cook a lot of Thai food at home:0

Three weeks ago, I had a team from Trulia and was so much fun and this week I had another team came because of their coworker recommenced me to them which made me so happy to hear that they enjoyd my class and send another team to join me.It was another fun team energy with some great cook:)) int he team.  As a team building then I gave 5 stars... see you again next year !!

Tidying my tiny home while listening to Frank Sinatra. Faux leopard-print. Pink Roses. Vintage crystal vases found at thrift shops. Minimalism. My mother's vintage Chinoiserie secretary. Twinkle lights all year long.  Morning prayer. The mercy of God. The gift of faith. The humility of Mary.  The "little way" of Thérèse of Lisieux.   Morning tea in vintage teapots. Seashells Good Books  Roses in mint julep cups. Candlelight A roof over my head.  My rescued beagle, Ellie.   A Creative Nook  My generous Aunt who gave me a beautiful white French china set. A tiny kitchen to prepare simple and fresh food.  Cross stitching on white linen.  Silk Thread. Vintage Pin Cushions, French "Heart" Scissors.    Beautiful Art Off season beaches. Violet-blue sky and sea. Living simply. Walking in nature. The wise Indian priest who encouraged me to always count my blessings. 

I'm just sharing a few of my customers' favorite cross stitch patterns. Winter is coming. Time to get cozy, brew some tea and settle in for a bit of gentle stitching. The Fleur De Lis pattern (last photo) is free!  Please visit my shop to learn more. Happy Stitching! xx ~ Jilly      

Fun night with Doug team's team... They are such a great team , chopping, cooking and having a great conversation after all good meals.Thank Doug again for bringing the team joined me cooking .