by Heather Sheire | Oct 23, 2011 | Savory, Soups, Stews & Chilis
French Onion Soup is the perfect solution for a cold day. Caramelized onions, rich beef broth and lots of ooey gooey crusty cheese on top, what’s not to love? When I see French Onion Soup on a restaurant menu, it is difficult for me to resist, but I’ve...
by Heather Sheire | Oct 18, 2011 | Beef, Gluten Free, Savory, Soups, Stews & Chilis
Cincinnati Chili is unique in the chili world. I had eaten it, but never made it when a friend requested it special. To the Internet… The first thing I discovered, is that authentic Cincinnati Chili begins with boiling the beef. OK. Weird. The next unique...
by Heather Sheire | Oct 3, 2011 | Gluten Free, Savory, Soups, Stews & Chilis
Consider, for a moment, the simple elegance of old-fashioned chicken soup. An symbol of the power of food to heal, it has been made countless times and is ubiquitous throughout the world. Many if not most countries have adapted their own versions of the soup ranging...
by Heather Sheire | Sep 30, 2011 | Breakfast, Casseroles, Savory
I wish I had a better photo of this casserole. Next time, and there will be a next time, I’ll try to get a shot of the casserole before it has been devoured. This sounds easier than it is. Once the casserole comes out of the oven, the clock is ticking before...
by Heather Sheire | Sep 26, 2011 | Gluten Free, Salad, Savory
I was recently asked to make some food for the friend of a friend who is ill and unable to prepare her own meals. The menu included Cincinnati Chili with all the fixin’s, Oma’s Cheesy Tuna Casserole and Catalan Chickpea and Spinach Soup. I also prepared...
by Heather Sheire | Sep 19, 2011 | Pie & Quiche, Savory
live streaming film Shutter Island 2010 The weather turned cold this week. Summer is on the way out and I’m searching through my closet for sweaters. I know its coming and yet, somehow, every year I manage to be surprised. Combine that with some recent...
by Heather Sheire | Sep 14, 2011 | Savory, Sweet
Or more accurately, food I ate at Burning Man 2011. What is Burning Man? Descriptions vary, but I would call it a festival in the Nevada dessert with art, music and free expression. It is also a social experiment that encourages self-reliance, generosity,...
by Heather Sheire | Aug 14, 2011 | Chicken, Gluten Free, Savory
Recently, one of my best friends, Patti, came over for lunch with one of her very good friends, Meeru Dhalwala. This was no ordinary lunch because Meeru isn’t just Patti’s friend, she is also a professional chef and co-owner of VIJ’s Indian...
