Category Archives: The Dusty Dog

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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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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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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Catahoulas, Hummingbirds, & Bears Oh My!

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

I’ve been alone out here in the mountains this week while Rhonda has been in Dallas working.  With our brood of eight animals someone has to stay behind and manage the clan.  That someone is me.  This is an every … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Baked Beans for July Fourth

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

Fireworks, sparklers, hot summer sun, cookouts, and baked beans.  When I was growing up, summertime was my favorite time, and to me, the Fourth of July was the best holiday of the summer season.  I lived in a tiny town … Continue reading →

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The Dusty Dog

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

Two humans, three canines, five felines, 678 miles, 11 hours in an overpacked car and we made it to the Dusty Dog on Wednesday.  We My partner shops for this journey as if we are going to the far reaches … Continue reading →

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Heirloom Yellow Eye Beans

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

This past holiday season, I got a lot of cooking related gifts — things like ravioli presses, a comal for making tortillas, and an attachment for my mixer to make homemade pasta.  But one of my favorite presents was a … Continue reading →

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Onion, Barley, & Cannellini Bean Soup

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

A couple of years ago, I received an orange Staub soup pot with an acorn handle as a gift from my partner.  I don’t remember if it was a present for a special occasion or just a gift because I was going … Continue reading →

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Gnocchi 101

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Lisa Orwig

Although I discovered these wonderful potato and flour dumplings at a party 20 years ago, I still feel like I’m new to gnocchi.  It was love at first sight when I spotted those small pillows of potato tucked in a … Continue reading →

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