Author Archives: Lisa Orwig

About Lisa Orwig

I'm a homegrown cook sharing recipes and other great stuff about food from all over the world.

Sunshine on My Shoulders

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Lisa Orwig

I’ve been busy, and it hasn’t had anything to do with cooking.  See that picture?  That’s Rhonda and our dusty dogs – Ellie, Bella, and Leroy hiking in the high desert outside of town this week.   The temperatures have been mild … Continue reading →

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Red Peas for Good Luck in the New Year

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Lisa Orwig

Did you eat your New Year’s Day peas?  When I was growing up, my mother made peas every New Year’s day – green, from a can.  In fact, all vegetables during my growing up years came from a can – … Continue reading →

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Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

When I say Christmas you probably think of sweets, sparkles, Santa, baking, gathering, sharing, and probably even yard blow-up decorations, (especially if you live in Dallas, those blow up things are EVERYWHERE).  But, if you live in New Mexico, Christmas … Continue reading →

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

I have a new obsession, which has led to a fantastic discovery.   With just a few days left to shop, I should be obsessed with what to get Rhonda for the holidays, but instead I’m obsessed with Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook and … Continue reading →

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Gram’s Pumpkin Pie

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

Every year in November, I do two weird things.  First, I get out this wicker cornucopia I’ve had since Rhonda and I got together.  She always laughs about it because it is kind of funny that we actually have a … Continue reading →

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Home & Homemade Tuscan Bean Soup

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

I know you’re sick of hearing me talk about unpacking boxes and sorting and organizing.  But, I’ll bet you that I’m even more sick of actually unpacking the boxes and sorting and organizing.  I have good news – I AM … Continue reading →

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I’ve Landed

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

Well hello gnocchi no. 9 fans – I’ve missed you!  It’s been a whirlwind as you already know, and it’s still whirling, but not as out of control as it was before we landed back at the Dusty Dog.  I … Continue reading →

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Fresh, Vitamin Rich Juice

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

I hope you aren’t going to be let down that I’m following up last weeks compelling chronicles of the past month with a boring post about juicing.  I’ll try to make juicing as gripping as possible, but really, just how … Continue reading →

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We’ve Got A LOT of Catching Up to Do!

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

You must be worried sick about where I’ve been.  Wondering…have I been in a car accident?  Have I been kidnapped and held for ransom?  Have I thrown in my apron and abandoned the blog ship?  Calm down, it’s nothing like … Continue reading →

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Hatch Green Chile & Cheddar Quiche

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

This is the time of year when I go to the grocery store, step out of my car, and the air is infused with the scent of roasting chiles.  It’s a heady, peppery smell that let’s me know it’s Hatch … Continue reading →

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