About the Blog - Fragments of a Life

This blog will contain things I have written; some of my best photos; and a selection of my favourite recipes. I am truly fortunate to have traveled to and worked in fascinating places, met remarkable people, and seen many of the wonders of planet earth. Friends have urged me to write about these experiences and to publish my photographs. Maybe, one day, these will come together into a book. For now, they will be presented as fragments of a life since I am not yet prepared to "retire" and write. As well, for many years, I have been promising to publish my "cookbook". As I cannot get my act together to edit that all at once, I will start publishing those recipes one by one.

Friday, April 5, 2013

Artichoke Cheese Squares

Margaret Austin of Marysville, Washington, USA sent this to me in 2001 when I was collecting recipes for a proposed cookbook.  She wrote: "This is a favorite recipe of artichoke fans. If I bring this disk as potluck for a gathering, it is always eaten very quickly." I had the same experience when I served this hors d'ouevre.

⅓ cup onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 eggs, well beaten
14 ounce can of artichoke hearts, drained, finely chopped (do not use marinated hearts)
8 ounces Swiss or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded, or a combination of both
2 tablespoons minced parsley
¼ cup coarse dry bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon oregano 
¼ teaspoon salt 
⅛ teaspoon pepper 


  • Saute onion and garlic in olive oil.
  • Combine eggs, artichokes, crumbs, cheese, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Add onions and garlic to the artichoke mixture.
  • Spread in a buttered 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at  325 Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
  • Cool for 10-15 minute.
  • Cut into squares and serve. 

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