Well after a delicious dinner, I decided it was time to commit. For years I have considered writing out my favorite recipes, and even started a few pages. Of course over time and the hectic rush of life my priorities have been eslewhere.

I am renewed in my interest in writing by my childhood friend currently residing in China. To read her words is like the soft melting of a decadent chocolate truffle in your mouth for the first time-and again every time after. Her latest blog regarding the joy of a Thanksgiving dinner cooked on hotplates and in a toaster oven are indeed fascinating.

I doubt my words will ever be such an experience, however, I do enjoy cooking and sharing recipes. I love being creative in the kitchen, and here will be my thoughts on food and ideas on what to do with it. Some may be original as far as I know, some may just be my own twist.

Tonights pleasure:

Christmas Coleslaw

dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise

1 orange-use juice and 1 TBS zest

2 Tbls sugar

1 cup dried cranberries

Mix dressing, set aside and thinly slice or shred cabbage, add to dressing and stir.

My thoughts:

I have made my own coleslaw for years with a more traditional dressing with lemon. I love this fresh, and with the cranberries it adds a tasty twist. I prefer my slaw hand slivered rather the super fine shredding. This is a very easy, fast way to add some pizzaz to your table. I love the color the cranberries offer, and cabbage is a great source of vitamin C.