Easter has come and gone and we are STILL waiting for spring. In spite of the cold weather, we have started to eat salads and are thinking of barbecuing.
I suppose the weather blues has contributed to my lapse in posting new dishes for you. Instead I have decided to share a couple of things I have learned from my daughter Paige who is becoming a foodie.
I have served boiled brussel sprouts at family dinners for the last 35 years. Some are happy with this tradition, some force a smile and ask for the corn and others I suppose have secretely hoped for something new.
This Easter, I quartered the brussel sprouts tossed them with olive oil spread them on a baking sheet, sprinkled lightly with salt and roasted them at 350 degrees about 10-15 minutes. They were slightly crunchy and delicious!!! My daughter Caitlin, who has always gritted her teeth when the brussel sprouts came her way asked for seconds!! This is definitely a keeper.
I have also learned about coconut oil, its health benefits and many uses. It is a great substitute for butter or margarine in baking and I have also used it to fry eggs in the morning. Al enjoyed his brownies and eggs without noticing any difference. This is also a keeper.
I guess one is never too old to learn something new.
