http://graymaria.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Maria Gray en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:07:33 GMT 2010-01-08T07:07:33Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976841841 On Turning Forty   First off, I'm 'only' 38 (really…) Secondly,my muse is distant, and doesn't speak so clearly BUT Live! Today is all you have, yesterday is done and tomorrow . . . Sun, 19 Nov 2006 03:07:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976841841 Maria Gray 2006-11-19T03:07:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976834203 I have posted text on how to make a perfect steak... here is a video of me actually doing it How to make a perfect steak Let me know if the video helps, and i'll do more Wed, 08 Nov 2006 23:05:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976834203 Maria Gray 2006-11-08T23:05:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976834198 You will need: 6 oz fresh basil, stems removed 2 gloves coarsly chopped garlic 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbs pine nuts 1/2 tsp fleur de sel (coarse sea . . . Wed, 08 Nov 2006 23:00:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976834198 Maria Gray 2006-11-08T23:00:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976765282 My daughter killed her hamster … this was, beyond a doubt, my fault. Still – I don't love her the same way anymore. She was so perfect, so sweet, so smart – precocious without  . . . Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:32:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976765282 Maria Gray 2006-07-07T00:32:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976752016 Its late and I'm so very tired... my daughter sleeps - so sweetly like a little angel no sign of the battle of wills she almost won a moment ago - "I will not go to bed - I am NOT tired no . . . Sun, 14 May 2006 19:10:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976752016 Maria Gray 2006-05-14T19:10:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750897 I made this for dinner tonight - I was inspired by a recipe I saw in a magazine, but I changed it a lot!! My 3 year old and my husband both loved it, I thought it tasted great and was pleased with the . . . Thu, 11 May 2006 00:20:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750897 Maria Gray 2006-05-11T00:20:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750411 Beef and Bok Choy Simple Stir Fry Sometimes less is more - there isn't a lot of extra seasoning in this dish, but it comes out so nice - why over dress it?? I make this when I am in a hurry and . . . Tue, 09 May 2006 02:21:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976750411 Maria Gray 2006-05-09T02:21:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976748934 this letter is for my Mommy: Well, Mom decided I needed to move on last Sunday - actually, I helped her. I told her clearly with my eyes, my nose and my kisses that I really hated not being able to run . . . Wed, 03 May 2006 01:59:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976748934 Maria Gray 2006-05-03T01:59:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743901 Here is what amounts to a 'core dump' of food ingredients I couldn't live with out – in no particular order, followed by kitchen equipment I crave… Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Rachel . . . Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:02:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976743901 Maria Gray 2006-04-13T00:02:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976742725 I'm wondering why - since all are going to die... let's choose happiness Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:20:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976742725 Maria Gray 2006-04-08T00:20:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976740716 i love my canine he is the best companion to women and men Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:50:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976740716 Maria Gray 2006-03-30T17:50:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976740712 A great steak is a wonderful thing, but for years I could only get one at a restaurant or from my backyard grill - whenever I tried to cook one indoors I would first way undercook it and then end up overcooking . . . Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:41:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976740712 Maria Gray 2006-03-30T17:41:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976740646 Marinated Mushrooms - This marinade is so  nice I have tried it on mushrooms, artichoke hearts and white beans - its really easy too! 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, sliced . . . Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:57:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976740646 Maria Gray 2006-03-30T11:57:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976734774 Steak is the best food I like it with crispy fries Can't forget desert Tue, 07 Mar 2006 02:24:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976734774 Maria Gray 2006-03-07T02:24:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976734258 Tonight we had Chicken Thighs with Italian herbs and Veggies, and Spaghetti squash with garlic, parsley and parmesan   Chicken Thighs Italian Style (Not authentic Italian - more like an american . . . Sun, 05 Mar 2006 00:00:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976734258 Maria Gray 2006-03-05T00:00:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976733407 Fabulous rich little dish - perfect as the prelude to a romantic dinner - easy and impressive! Oysters are, arguably, the most famous of all aphrodisiacs - Venus/Aphrodite sprang of course from an oyster . . . Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:13:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976733407 Maria Gray 2006-03-01T12:13:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976729344 My Desires – not so unusual, erotic or interesting i want to swim with dolphins that haven't been mistreated i want my daughter to be healthy always and happy mostly i want to laugh, have . . . Sun, 12 Feb 2006 12:20:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976729344 Maria Gray 2006-02-12T12:20:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976727975 My daughter and my husband love pizza! I love NYC pizza only (well, the pizza i had in florence and in tuscany was wonderful - almost like cracker pizza! still i define pizza by New York City  mystery . . . Sat, 04 Feb 2006 23:09:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976727975 Maria Gray 2006-02-04T23:09:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976727201 This recipe is a lot of work - but I think its worth it for a special occasion. I've made  turduken ( crazy but yummy thing involving stuffing a partially boned turkey with a partially boned chicken . . . Wed, 01 Feb 2006 16:30:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976727201 Maria Gray 2006-02-01T16:30:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976726991 I love these. The base is a classic choux pastry, which one could leave the cheese out of, bake and then split and fill with whipped cream, ice cream, chocolate etc. These are savory though, and the amount . . . Tue, 31 Jan 2006 20:14:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976726991 Maria Gray 2006-01-31T20:14:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976726253 This soup makes a great starter or side dish to most meals. Its very creamy and satisfying, but contains no cream! Asparagus Soup 4.5 - 5.5 cups low sodium chicken broth 1/4 tsp saffrom threads 1/3 . . . Sat, 28 Jan 2006 14:12:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976726253 Maria Gray 2006-01-28T14:12:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976725588 Tonight for dinner I am making my lightened version of a korean classic dish called  Bi Bim Bop (just saying the name to my 3 year old gets her all excited to eat!) Several years ago, my husband . . . Wed, 25 Jan 2006 22:18:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976725588 Maria Gray 2006-01-25T22:18:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724207 Get french green beans if you can, they cost more but they taste great! I love this as a side dish with just about everything. 1 lb haricot vert or green string beans (ends trimmed and snapped in half . . . Fri, 20 Jan 2006 18:00:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724207 Maria Gray 2006-01-20T18:00:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724099 Here it is- my jump start weight loss program. It's really based on a weeks worth of low calorie menus, then in the following weeks you add foods. I recommend keeping track of your calories, I know . . . Fri, 20 Jan 2006 01:32:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724099 Maria Gray 2006-01-20T01:32:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724046 OK - you may have seen some of my other posts, if so you know I'm trying to maintain my recent weight loss by eating well, and that involves cooking food i enjoy in a low calorie manner. Here's . . . Thu, 19 Jan 2006 19:06:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724046 Maria Gray 2006-01-19T19:06:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724025 OK - things have been crazy here, and i have no time but i want to give you an intro to my three week plan, and then  when I get some more time the actual plan, followed by my exercise tips. . . . Thu, 19 Jan 2006 18:08:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976724025 Maria Gray 2006-01-19T18:08:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976723614 So very tired – You woke, many times last night You needed – Mommy, Juicy, Blanket – You kicked me and rolled and tossed and made so much noise I didn't sleep   You woke . . . Tue, 17 Jan 2006 21:16:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976723614 Maria Gray 2006-01-17T21:16:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976723611 Got a piece of really nice organic salmon (fillet) and put it in some oiled foil with some onions, chopped celery some fresh dill, salt and pepper - squeezed a lemon over all and wrapped it loosly. Baked . . . Tue, 17 Jan 2006 21:11:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976723611 Maria Gray 2006-01-17T21:11:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976723607 This is probably my favorite food in the whole world. I usually make it with a beef tenderloin (salt encrusted is nice, recipe follows the gnocchi one) and while i love beef, this little side dish always . . . Tue, 17 Jan 2006 20:50:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976723607 Maria Gray 2006-01-17T20:50:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976723533 INTRODUCTION Lose weight. Get more energy. Lower your cholesterol. Feel great. Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it's not – what I've done here is to condense down vast quanities . . . Tue, 17 Jan 2006 15:53:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976723533 Maria Gray 2006-01-17T15:53:31Z