Article Archive for February 2009
One of the things that I love most about food is the way it seems to create great new memories or instantly bring me back to old ones. Whether it’s my mom’s clam dip – …
I’m a little ashamed that I’m posting this video (mostly because I’m mortified on her behalf), but I just can’t help myself. There is talk that she did it for publicity, but I have a …
I am unintentionally on a caramel sauce recipes kick. This not a good thing. There are worse things, to be sure, but why is it that I’m rarely on a lentil, brown rice or kidney …
It’s 32 degrees outside. I have three layers of clothing covering my body and there’s a fire burning in the fireplace in an attempt to save us all from a frozen death. I swear I …
I’m a serious sushi lover. I love everything about it, from the fresh fish to the sticky rice, the wasabi to the pickled ginger. And the experience itself just can’t be beat. I’ve even been …
If you’ve ever wondered how to make caramel sauce, then this post is for you!
I love caramel sauce. It’s so buttery and creamy, and makes just about any dessert better. The store-bought versions just aren’t the …
February is Mardi Gras month, so before it’s over I thought I’d make a little cajun-inspired something. I came across this video from the food network, and before I knew it I’d been sucked in. …
I’m not even going to waste your time with words of my own. You simply must view this heart attack of a recipe for yourself!
Bbq season is comin’, and I’ll be makin’ me a Bacon …
Nope, I’m not a vegetarian, and it’s highly unlikely that I ever will be. Don’t get me wrong – I love my veggies, and I have plenty of meatless main dishes that rock my world - …
I used to hate having to go food shopping every week. It always seemed to be a necessity on the day when I really don’t feel like doing anything – usually Sunday mornings when I’d …
There are a few things in life that make me so happy I can barely stand it. Waking up with my kids on Christmas morning, a crazy-fancy dinner with infinite amounts of great wine, a …
This is one trippy pan! I haven’t tried it, and quite honestly it looks like more effort that it’s worth, but if you really love the edge pieces then you might want to give it …
If you’ve spent any time at all reading my other posts, you’ve likely started to see a pattern emerging with my recipes: easy, easy, easy. I’m not one to spend hours in the kitchen, with …
When you start a blog, figuring out where to start is almost as big a job as how to start – and even more so if it’s a blog about food. Foodies, especially those of us who are fairly …
This method took me a few times before I got the hang of it, but it works so much better than cutting into your steak and watching all those precious juices escape!
Why is it that whenever I’m craving something, I never seem to have the goods in the house to make it?
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There are very few things on this planet that I enjoy more than butter. Mixing herbs, spices or jams right into it and serving a pretty log just makes it that much better. This is …
Chipotle. Just the sounds this delicious word makes is enough to get me up and in the kitchen. Many of my favorite recipes use this perfectly smoky, spicy flavor, and I’ve even been known to …
For Ingelisa Keeling, a Houston mother of three children with multiple allergies, mealtime was a struggle. Nuts, eggs, wheat, beef, peas and rice were all off limits — banned by the children’s allergist.
But recently, Mrs. …
Yes, it’s true! You can have a margarita for dessert – and it can be healthy for you, too! This makes a refreshing, different and delicious end to a mexican-themed meal. Serve this in margarita glasses …
Whenever I’m in the mood for a great coffee but don’t have the time to head to a cafe, I use this simple trick. Just add a few dashes of cinnamon to your coffee grounds, …
