There’s a chain of restaurants called Breakfast Republic–I’ve been to the one in San Diego several times. I’m not fond of breakfast — I really don’t like eggs except in cookies . . . but my friends and family like it, so if I want to hang with them, I have to go to breakfast….
Category: Potatoes
Papas Rojas
I lived in Torreon, Mexico for two months when I was 16. The mother of the family I lived with was a terrible cook, so my friend Linda and I quickly learned to stop by a little adobe house on our way “home” from school where the woman who lived there sold tacos (25 cents…
Somewhat Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy, flavorful, easy to make, super easy to serve, and pretty!
Brown Butter and Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Why did I never put brown butter in mashed potatoes before? Ingredients Directions 1. Peel the potatoes, and cut into large chunks — the smaller the chunks, the more watery the potatoes. 2, Boil in a pot of water for 15 – 20 minutes, or until tender. 3. Prepare the browned butter while potatoes are…
Potato Fondants
If I could only ever eat just one food for the rest of my life, it would be a really tough decision between carnitas tacos and these potatoes. Flavorful, crispy, tender . . . mouth-watering. Must. Make. Immediately! 2 lb. baby Yukon Gold or Red Bliss potatoes (20 to 25 potatoes, 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 inches…
Potato Goop
Potatoes: A Love Story. I think it may have started way back when I was 18, married, extremely poor, and I only knew how to make three things: popcorn, noodles and cheese (not to be confused with Mac and cheese), and hashed brown potatoes — all of which I could afford. We ate baked potatoes,…
Cafe Barber 