tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.comments2013-05-09T13:26:58.394-05:00Mama Caruso CooksUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-46725678751143189332013-05-09T13:26:58.394-05:002013-05-09T13:26:58.394-05:00We used the Vanilla E.V.O.O. for the shrimp scampi...We used the Vanilla E.V.O.O. for the shrimp scampi...and the steamed mussels we made for the kitchen crew!Kathy Stutzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868340580974194221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-1200468369061657332013-03-27T18:21:06.988-05:002013-03-27T18:21:06.988-05:00I have to agree that especially with black olives ...I have to agree that especially with black olives you need to get the name brand ones. I looooove them. Definately the biggest test is if they can with hold the finger test. Grandpa and I would always put them on our fingers before we ate them. cindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-76244115154968999762013-03-27T13:36:47.468-05:002013-03-27T13:36:47.468-05:00I am a generic snob as well, my husband however of...I am a generic snob as well, my husband however often would buy the generic brand when we were first married, he kept telling me there wasn't a difference, I could always "taste" a difference and after reviewing labels I also found that more often than not the generic brand would have a higher sodium level. We are now both generic snobs ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-65354195459937559742012-12-28T12:23:20.896-06:002012-12-28T12:23:20.896-06:00I love love your pictures. My familys from cambodi...I love love your pictures. My familys from cambodia an thailand. An these pictures bring back memories from home...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08083394785314694538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-57998742110775085772012-09-17T09:04:00.515-05:002012-09-17T09:04:00.515-05:00I can't wait to have a cooking lesson with thi...I can't wait to have a cooking lesson with this "thoughly modern mom" when I am in Cambodia in December...but until then...enjoy the cooking lesson posted today by my nephew! - Thanks Les, really looking forward to eating this too.Kathy Stutzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868340580974194221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-49673177427933840002012-08-15T01:24:20.098-05:002012-08-15T01:24:20.098-05:00Have you ever tried a wine that you really liked a...Have you ever tried a wine that you really liked and wanted to remember? Perhaps you even wrote down the name, year, and other pertinent details from the bottle and then when you went to buy that special bottle, you couldn't remember the name, or where you left the napkin or paper on which you wrote the info? Well next time, simply bring out your phone or a camera and take a picture of the Kathy Stutzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868340580974194221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-29114870588819594762012-07-23T17:27:19.118-05:002012-07-23T17:27:19.118-05:00Great to hear updates! We have been thinking about...Great to hear updates! We have been thinking about your ride and pray the weather will cool down! Enjoy the ride!<br /><br />Karla C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-49401867531363973162012-07-23T15:20:01.797-05:002012-07-23T15:20:01.797-05:00Keep posting I enjoy reading them so much, and mos...Keep posting I enjoy reading them so much, and most of all stay hydrated!<br /><br />Marla BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-83144869830371972082012-07-19T14:13:41.761-05:002012-07-19T14:13:41.761-05:00So I have had people ask why I posted the support ...So I have had people ask why I posted the support car decorated with 2009 decoration? Well, it really was one of the favorite years for our team - the pie theme was yummy...but the real reason is that those "decorations" ended up staying on the support vehicle for several years after being baked onto the van by the intense Iowa sun for 7 days...and in fact, some of that pink and blue Kathy Stutzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868340580974194221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-60353440555977818942012-07-17T23:36:25.303-05:002012-07-17T23:36:25.303-05:00Dear Grease Traps - You did notice that the kitche...Dear Grease Traps - You did notice that the kitchen design that I was referring to included a bicycle? In the middle of Iowa? Well - thank you for the comment and honestly, the tip about using a mild dish detergent and warm water solution is really good advice for the RAGBRAI rider too - so riders remember to wash after the porta-potties and keep your eyes peeled for this rider with the kitchen Kathy Stutzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868340580974194221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-29936962379636399002012-07-14T03:21:03.635-05:002012-07-14T03:21:03.635-05:00Hi guys,
Nice post. Thanks for this information. ...Hi guys,<br /><br />Nice post. Thanks for this information. Sinks add dimension offer looking forward to adding richness to a kitchen design will find a solid choice in bronze kitchen sinks and faucets. Simply use a mild dish detergent and warm water solution and gently scrub the sink with a cotton cloth. Really appreciate your work, keep it up.Grease Trapshttp://www.usaequipmentdirect.com/grease-interceptor-c-32.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-38752569197273055372012-07-13T10:05:13.464-05:002012-07-13T10:05:13.464-05:00While riding my bike across Iowa at RAGBRAI - I wi...While riding my bike across Iowa at RAGBRAI - I will be seeking out gluten free alternatives to the carbs that are necessary to fuel our bodies as we ride 471 miles. How to seek out those alternatives has been my dilemma as we have been preparing for the ride because once you are out of fuel, you are out of fuel. Period. Describing what that feels like is difficult but is close to being out in Kathy Stutzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868340580974194221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-78032057909581237152012-07-12T11:07:06.773-05:002012-07-12T11:07:06.773-05:00Keep pedaling, Mama Caruso!!!!Keep pedaling, Mama Caruso!!!!Aleta Christophersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-74061934974978991792012-07-12T10:00:16.665-05:002012-07-12T10:00:16.665-05:00What does RAGBRAI stand for??? It is the DesMoines...What does RAGBRAI stand for??? It is the DesMoines Register's - Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa.Kathy Stutzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868340580974194221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-241305657698533082012-07-01T16:38:32.777-05:002012-07-01T16:38:32.777-05:00I regret missing this feast. it sounds delicious!...I regret missing this feast. it sounds delicious!! dhAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-29989698248213064902012-06-29T11:07:50.605-05:002012-06-29T11:07:50.605-05:00"The Tiger's Wife" Russian/Baltic th..."The Tiger's Wife" Russian/Baltic themed dinner was a success! Wonderful food and a great menu:<br /><br />Cold Cucumber Yogurt Dill Soup<br />Beets<br />Feta Salad - From our Bulgarian Exchange Student's Recipes<br />Caprese Salad - a little Italian never hurt anyone<br />Beef Stroganoff<br />Mashed Potatoes<br />Fruit<br />Raspberry Vodka Soaked Raspberries<br />Ice Cream<br /Kathy Stutzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868340580974194221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-64119578773728481812012-06-27T18:40:58.360-05:002012-06-27T18:40:58.360-05:00I love this dish! It tastes so good and is comfort...I love this dish! It tastes so good and is comforting. I also love how simple it is to make.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-51790713604819946032012-06-26T10:39:01.865-05:002012-06-26T10:39:01.865-05:00I'll start with one of my favorites - ask a lo...I'll start with one of my favorites - ask a local, I usually start with the cab driver and ask them where THEY like to eat, where they would take their family for dinner or lunch and assure them that I want real local. In Italy, we found that if we got the same answer twice - it was a good tip.Kathy Stutzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868340580974194221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-14116358872827496002012-06-25T16:36:04.535-05:002012-06-25T16:36:04.535-05:00Mama Caruso’s Ribollita Recipe
Prep time: 30 minu...Mama Caruso’s Ribollita Recipe<br /><br />Prep time: 30 minutes<br />Cooking time: 45 minutes<br /><br />Ingredients:<br /><br />5-6 garlic cloves, chopped<br />2 sweet yellow onions, chopped<br />8 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for serving<br />4 carrots peeled chopped in 1 inch chunks<br />2-3 stalks of celery chopped<br />1 fennel bulb diced, including the fennel fronds<br />½ head of Kathy Stutzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868340580974194221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-27217714543670058852012-06-18T14:01:10.774-05:002012-06-18T14:01:10.774-05:00Peanut butter is part of the equation - so you are...Peanut butter is part of the equation - so you are half-way home...this is a fluffernutter which is peanut butter and marshmallow fluff...yummmmm - makes me want to be a kid again.Kathy Stutzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868340580974194221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2745509201933025480.post-25049329333435941072012-06-18T11:04:25.388-05:002012-06-18T11:04:25.388-05:00Not sure what this is, but we used to eat peanut b...Not sure what this is, but we used to eat peanut butter and mayonaise sandwiches. Peanut butter and banana sandwiches. Peanut butter and cucumber sandwiches. Hmmm...I'm seeing a pattern in my childhood!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05037199403667567354noreply@blogger.com