Simplicity: A Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Fresh seasonal vegetables are not devastating by any stretch of the imagination. However, when standing back and looking at the concept of a grilled cheese sandwich, one must remember that simplicity is what gives the sandwich integrity. I am personally guilty of forgetting this, which is why I am bringing it to light. I [...]
Tortilla Soup with Black Beans
The sun is streaming down as the bugs bite and the birds chatter; They say it’s going to be hot today followed by late afternoon thunderstorms. Are you a fan of thunderstorms? An afternoon thunderstorm after a hot day instigates both a rush of excitement and simultaneous coziness, so naturally, I am a fan. Also, thunderstorms [...]
Kaeng Raeng Giveaway: Enter to Win the Hottest Detox of 2013
Have you heard of detoxing? How about cleansing? Well, throw all that garbage out of your brain. Now. Do it. Yes, it’s mandatory. There’s no cayenne pepper or maple syrup water with a side of crazy hungry on this post. This is Kaeng Raeng This cleanse program is the best one ever, in my opinion and [...]
Mango Raspberry Margarita Granita
Yes! It’s a margarita granita and I made it with mango and raspberries, which makes it healthy, so you should have at least two. See how I can rationalize anything? It’s a gift, most of the time. Mango Raspberry Margarita Granita: A cool ending to your Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Cinco de Mayo literally translates [...]
Spinach Ricotta Calzone
Have I told you about our local pizzeria? It’s absolutely dreadful on every level: The ingredients are deplorable, the seasoning is inconsistent, their cleanliness is questionable and everything is appallingly overpriced. Even the upscale “brick” oven pizza place that’s close to us is highly unpleasant. They are a bit cleaner than the others, and they (at a glance), have a better menu. [...]
Peperonata Potatoes
I had some peperonata rustica (recipe from Keller’s Ad Hoc) and some leftover potatoes sitting in the fridge from last night’s dinner and so I just put them together for a very simple brunch this morning. I served it with poached eggs and sprinkle of Manchego and it was absolutely one of my most favorite brunch [...]
Mongolian Spring Vegetables and Tofu
This recipe is one that I’ve waited to make for a while. I was scouring books and online recipes but just wasn’t able to find that special recipe that would work with all the adaptations I intended to make to it. Months went by as the snow was blowing and the wind was biting and [...]
How To: Homemade Surface Cleaner
The swift kick of hot air pouring in at full force this week has me wanting to barbecue and clean closets. Strange. I’m not much of an organized person. I’d rather scrub something than organize something (one of many reasons my husband comes in handy – he’s one of those organizational freak genius types [...]
Baked Oatmeal Cinnamon Buns
I have a new “thing” (shall we say), with oatmeal. I get about two or three thousand emails every day, all of which relate to food, recipes and blogging. One of these emails mentioned the word “oats” and I’ve been obsessed hyper focused on the subject ever since. Am I too easily inspired? Maybe. Am I weird? Well, there’s [...]
Baking for Autism Awareness
It’s April! It’s blustery and surely will be quite rainy according to the old adage, but -hey- it’s getting warmer, and for that I’m very grateful. I’ve been busy baking for these wonderful people who are having a bake sale to help support Autism Awareness Day, which just so happens, is today! I made these shortbread cookies in the [...]
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