Saturday, January 10, 2026

Gainesville Seafood Market

 

Taking a trip to Gainesville Seafood Market today to stock up on fresh fish. We package it up and put in our freezer to use as we go. After today we're headed into a cold stretch so roads will be too icy to drive down there then.

Friday, January 9, 2026

Gruyere and Muenster Scalloped Potatoes

Gruyere and Muenster Scalloped Potatoes

6 medium russet potatoes, peeled then sliced on mandolin
olive oil for coating baking dish sides and bottom
3 yellow onions sliced on a mandolin and caramelized
2 cups milk
8 ounces of gruyere cheese grated
8 ounces of muenster cheese grated
nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste
3/4 cup gluten free bread crumbs

Brush 9 x 12 inch casserole baking dish with olive oil. Arrange two layers of potato slices on the bottom overlapping slightly. Next add half of caramelized onions. Sprinkle with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Melt cheeses in the milk. Pour half cheese and milk mixture over the first layers. Repeat again with remaining potatoes, onions, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Pour remaining milk cheese mixture over the top. Cover the top with bread crumbs and bake covered at 375 F for 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake another 20 minutes till top starts to bubble and brown. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Cut into serving sized pieces. Very hearty and delicious!

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Strawberry Tomato Avocado Salad


Strawberry Tomato Avocado Salad

1 pound strawberries sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
1 large avocado sliced
1/4 cup red onion chopped fine (I used me pickled red onions)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon mustard
1 garlic clove minced (I used powdered garlic powder)
salt and pepper to taste

Mix first four ingredients for salad. Mix remaining ingredients for dressing and drizzle over the top of salad and toss gentle. I was surprised that Gary liked the salad which he called unusual. Another quick and tasty salad. Enjoy !

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Plain Raspberries with Tangy Dressing


Plain Raspberries with Tangy Dressing

1 pint red raspberries
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1/2 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
few drops of chili oil (optional)
few drops of fish sauce (optional)

Whisk last six ingredients to make the dressing. Drizzle dressing ingredients over raspberries, then add the crumbled cheese over the top. Enjoy!