[jibaro]

first post

i grow flowers for a living, but am an adventerous home cook

except for cheerios, i rarely buy prepared food

i make a lot of different cuisines

i discovered this web site by googling "savory ice cream recipes"

tonight's dinner was fresh linguini (store bought this time though i often make my own) tossed with an egg, a splash of heavy cream, parm reggiano, s&P, some mushrooms sauteed in home made cultured butter, and a few slices of leftover fajita loin flap

the salad was watermelon, fresh basil chiffonade, balsamic vinegar, and a few blobs of goat cheese (my wife doesn't like feta)

i believe good food is simple food, but am willing to tackle anything if i think it will be worth the effort

i have been making ice creams and sherberts lately

and lime rickeys

i love lime rickeys

[Ishbel]

Hello - and welcome to ChefTalk!

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