Food Adventures of a Comfort Cook

Frozen chocolate covered yogurt treats. Mary Cokenour photo
Influencer, what indeed is an influencer? According to the Oxford Dictionary, in relation to marketing on social media, an influencer is, “a person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.” So, what does influence...
For my food related articles, I often times rely on the internet for inspiration. One fun source is any site listing “food holidays” for the year. There are many, so I do not rely on just one site, since they tend to have different information. So, looking at a listing for April became a matter of...
Twiced baked smothered potatoes are a treat.  Mary Cokenour photo
Potatoes are a versatile root vegetable. They can be eaten alone and in so many ways: mashed, boiled, fried, steamed, baked, au gratin, scalloped...you get the idea. They can also be combined with other vegetables for a medley or with a protein (beef, chicken, pork) in a stew or casserole. Twice...
Beffy BBQ Macaroni Mary Cokenour photo
There are too many times I stand and stare into the depths of the refrigerator and freezer wondering what to make for dinner. That is also how I come up with many of my spontaneous recipes; boredom, frustration and a “I wonder if...” attitude. Even Josh, the butcher at Blue Mountain Foods, has seen...
Brasato al Barolo or Italian style pot roast Mary Cokenour photo
would taste as delicious, no matter which pot it was cooked in. Of course, this is a rather clumsy rendition of Juliet’s speech, to Romeo, in, what else, Shakespeare’s play, “Romeo and Juliet”. Since I have opened with something British, might as well continue on. This article’s center piece is...
Italian Lemon Cream Cake is a wintertime treat. Mary Cokenour photo
According to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), citrus fruits grown in North America are in their prime during the winter season. They are loaded with vitamins A, B-complex and C which promote healthy skin and eyes, support the immune system, and boost energy levels. Their colors are brighter,...
Taste is a matter of balance, particularly with Buffalo Wings.  Courtesy photo
Balance; the equalizing of two items, whether the same or different, so that they are perfectly aligned on a scale. While that is a simple concept when it comes to a tangible item, not so easy for emotions and feelings. That is when you have to deal with good vs. bad/evil, light vs. dark, likes vs...
Roy Cokenour is put to work to prepare a Home Chef meal. Mary Cokenour photo
In my recent article reviewing Home Chef, the main reason I gave this product a try was due to not always wanting to cook from scratch. While that was my personal goal, it did not end up being that way. It came to pass that I found ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, on sale, at the local market. This...
Teriyaki glazed yellowtail from Home Chef.  Mary Cokenour photo
Several weeks ago, the Kroger company (we know them as City Market around here) offered an online deal for Home Chef. For those not in the know, Home Chef is one of those companies that provides meal delivery services. Meals can be premade to be microwaved or cooked in the oven, or come as kits...
Sauteed peppers and onions are a key ingredient in a roasted pork rice bowl.  Mary Cokenour photo
For 2024, the lunar cycles have brought the Chinese New Year to fall on Saturday, February 10. In China, this is a special public holiday, so workers will be given off from February 9 to 15. There will be colorful festivals, mind blowing fireworks displays, lion and dragon dancers winding their way...

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