Yep, still alive over here at Local Dish, but perhaps just not too inspired toward new culinary creations. In fact, I’ve been working more on kitchen adornments lately. Let me present our new, reversible place mats made with some fabric I picked up on a recent weekend road trip. Purdy.

I also have two matching oven mitts/pot holders, so the kitchen at least feels refreshed. The menu, not so much. As I said, no new creations. There have been some excellent old favorites on the table, however.

Sausage Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potatoes and Squash

Chicken Chili

French Onion Soup with Beef and Barley

Upscale Taco Salad

Great Pumpkin Pasta

Sweet and Spicy Tofu

Maple Glazed Carrots

Hopefully you’ll find some great things to try here to keep you held over until I find my culinary inspiration again. I’m looking under the bed and all the papers on my desk, but my fingers are tangled up with thread…