Helen S. Fletcher

Herbs, Flowers and all things Garden

Helen S. Fletcher — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:13:54 +0000

I love this time of year. The cool mornings and warm afternoons are ideal for gardening and I have taken full advantage of them. My yard has very little constant sunshine so it is difficult for me to plant vegetables. That and the squirrels that own the neighborhood and eat everything.

One year I decided I just . . . → Read More: Herbs, Flowers and all things Garden

Barbecued Beef Brisket

Helen S. Fletcher — Thu, 10 May 2012 07:57:27 +0000

This recipe was given to me by my friend, Laura Peacock, more years ago than either of us would want to remember. It is one of the best uses of brisket I have ever tasted and to make it even better it is easy to make.

The brisket is the front portion of the beef breast that . . . → Read More: Barbecued Beef Brisket

Strawberry, Basil, Balsamic Granita

Helen S. Fletcher — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:54:07 +0000

Granita is an Italian ice and as such does not require an ice cream machine. It is really easy, low in calorie and fat and is ideal for anyone looking for a sweet treat with the emphasis on treat and not sweet. The twang in this dessert is from a bit of white balsamic vinegar and . . . → Read More: Strawberry, Basil, Balsamic Granita

Food Equipment Storage

Helen S. Fletcher — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:04:34 +0000

I tried to think of a really sexy title but what can you do with a bunch of pots and pans, knives and miscellaneous cooking items? Because I am in the kitchen constantly cooking for pleasure and business, I designed my kitchen many years ago to make it as easy as possible to use.

When we remodeled . . . → Read More: Food Equipment Storage

Crustless Quiche (that’s good for you)

Helen S. Fletcher — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:45:44 +0000

In keeping with my “don’t tell them it’s good for them or they won’t like it” mantra, I have to admit by removing the crust and substituting low fat cottage cheese and low fat yogurt for the heavy cream, you have a fast, healthy entrée that just happens to be delicious.

Many years ago, when we . . . → Read More: Crustless Quiche (that’s good for you)