I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Twenty-one school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
People complain about how much time is spent on ph People complain about how much time is spent on phones sometimes, but if it wasn’t for phones. I wouldn’t have these awesome little snippets of them growing up. I only wish I had more. Appreciate and document the little mundane things, for they are the very fabric of your life.
happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
Weekend photos in review, old school style. Contex Weekend photos in review, old school style. Context: 1) saying goodbye until Easter, 2) sending him back with good bagels, 3) sunlight charging station, 4) the sun was out all day yesterday and it was glorious, 5) hitting the farmers market for my favorite garlic butter, 6) make a wish, 7) sun patterns, and 8) my sous chef
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Roasted Sausage and Peppers

February 1, 2008 · Narrative

Tonight we celebrated The Neighbor Wife’s birthday. I had a few packages of sausages in the fridge so had already wrapped my mind around making Sausages and Peppers, which I haven’t made in ages. One of my co-workers has a fantastic recipe for it that I’ve made several times, but after spending 30 minutes trying to locate the recipe, I gave up. One of these days, when I get a little bit of free time, I am going to seriously organized my tried-and-true recipe file. But until then…

So after asking for suggestions from members of the Cooking Light message board, I had 17 different ones to choose from. I had an appointment that ran late this afternoon, so ended up going for the easiest of the bunch, and it was a perfect choice. Nicholas and I walked in the front door and headed straight for the kitchen. He’s becoming a great sous chef for me lately, and tonight he dragged the stool over to the sink and began washing the peppers and potatoes for me. I chopped. He tossed. In 15 minutes, dinner was in the oven. The recipe could not be easier. Chop a bunch of stuff, throw it in a roasting pan with some balsamic vinegar, and an hour later, dinner is ready. Made for a deliciously healthy version of Sausage and Peppers, which was perfect served in hot, crusty sandwich rolls and a little bit of melted cheese. Another one to add to my mess of a tried-and-true file. Now to try the other 16 versions.  

Roasted Sausage and Peppers

1 to 1-1/4 lbs. sweet Italian sausage
3 onions, cut in one inch chunks
2 green peppers and 1 red, cut into bite size pieces
3-4 potatoes, scrubbed and cut into bite size pieces
2/3 cup plus one tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Preheat oven to 425. In a 9 x 13 pan combine sausage, cut into one inch chunks, with onions, peppers, potatoes, balsamic vinegar and ground black pepper. Roast in oven until sausages are completely browned, onions nicely carmelized and liquid is almost completely evaporated, about forty-five minutes. Stir occasionally, and add water in 1/4 cups if pan seems to be drying out.

Remove from oven, add an additional tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and one tablespoon water. Let stand for three minutes, then stir, scraping up brown bits and sauce. Pour into serving dish, or directly in hot, crusty rolls. Serves four.

Cate’s Notes: The original recipe did not call for peppers or potatoes, so because I added those, I doubled the amount of balsamic vinegar to 2/3 and used a larger pan than 9×13.

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  1. Joyce says

    February 4, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    Cate,

    Made the sausage and peppers dish night – delish!! Thanks for the easy & healthty super bowl dish.

    Reply
  2. Abbey says

    February 5, 2008 at 6:36 am

    I really, really, really need to organize my go-to recipes, too! They are a mess. Some are on my computer, some are on index cards in recipe books, some are in a recipe book.

    One of my all time fave sausage dishes is Sausage and Potatoes Goulash from Apples for Jam. There is just something about good sausages that make you feel all warm and cozy inside!

    Reply
  3. the chocolate lady ??? ??????? says

    February 6, 2008 at 8:15 am

    beet pie, my oh my!
    Wonderful roundup, Cate!

    Reply
  4. Cami D says

    March 12, 2008 at 2:26 pm

    I was wondering if you could answer a quick question for me. How do you find sweet Italian sausage in the store? Is it in a long casing or in a package like breakfast sausage? What is it called? Smoked Sausage? I’ve seen something like Polska Kielbasa, but wasn’t sure if this was it.
    Recipe looks great. Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  5. Cate says

    March 12, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    Joyce – glad you liked it!

    Abbey – THIS year, we’re going to get organized, right? ;)

    The Chocolate Lady – always lots of yummy inspiration.

    Cami – In our stores, they are in individual casings, larger than the breakfast sausage and usually found in the Pork section of the Meat department. Usually the choices are hot sausage and sweet sausage. Hope this helps!

    Reply
  6. Nosaby says

    April 22, 2008 at 9:24 pm

    Question: are you talking about uncooked sausage or the precooked kind?

    Reply
  7. Cate says

    April 22, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    Nosaby: uncooked sausage.

    Reply

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I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Twenty-one school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
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happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’v happy Spring, friends! Y’all know how long I’ve been waiting for the seasons to change and I’m so excited that Mother Nature was on board today! ☀️ There is nothing like the energy from the sun and it makes me happy. Hope you got some today!
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