I squealed. No no, seriously – I skaaaa-wheeeeeeeled with joy when I tasted one of these bad boys. Okay – back story: Last week we went on a road trip for business and I loaded an ENTIRE tub of freshly … Continue reading
OMG. Roasted **CHERRIES**
Nigella+Me=Disappointed.
Seriously, I SUCK at following recipes. They’re like…I dunno, a black of excellence. Give me suggestions and ingredients – I’ll make you something amazing. Give me exact instructions – I tend to fail. I have NO IDEA why this happens. … Continue reading
What am I gonna do with Leftover Chicken Thighs??
That’s what I asked my best friend Google this morning. Did you know there are ENTIRE WEBSITES dedicated to this topic?? Like THIS one, and THIS one, and THIS – THAT – and – THE OTHER one…. crazypants. I was overwhelmed by the options. Seriously overwhelmed. … Continue reading
Nutso-Crazypants
I’ve been going a little Nutso-Crazypants lately trying to balance family, a new business (www.littlebirdchocolates.com), my day job and – like everyone else in the world – my sanity. Blah blah blah The GOOD news has been that I’ve been … Continue reading
Yes. You may feed me now.
The last few times my in-laws have been over we’ve grilled Cedar Plank Salmon for them. By we, I mean C, the Master-Of-All-Things-Grilled. Served with a salad and a side of vegetables roasted in Garlic Confit, they were lovely meals. … Continue reading
Fresh Mint Ice Cream freakin’ ROCKS!
Seriously, David Lebovitz – I salute you. You taught me to temper chocolate, to candy ginger – and now, HUZZAH – to make homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. *swoon* This week the mint surprised us by just showing up, … Continue reading
Of the three, I loathed two.
So for dinner tonight I decided to have Broiled Tuna and two different savory Tarts. Of the three, I loathed two. I had high hopes for the tarts. I took two sheets of puff pastry, laid them out, pricked them … Continue reading
The mascarpone was weird
So I got an email today promising a quick and easy vegetarian pasta dinner. I was all atwitter because I actually had all the ingredients in the house! *HUZZAH* Okay, I fib. I had almost all the ingredients in the house. … Continue reading
*WHY* did I think it was a good idea to make Jello??
Yesterday I was on a rampage. I was tearing through the house yelling and cleaning – all at the same time. You ever get like that? Where NOTHING is tidy and EVERYTHING is in. the. wrong. place!!! In the midsts … Continue reading
…So basically, these are just Balls, right?
I’ve been a fan of the Chubby Vegetarian for awhile now, and I’ve been itching to try out this one recipe using homemade “meat” for “meat”balls. When C saw me prepping dinner tonight he said, “Um…whatcha makin?” I couldn’t look him in … Continue reading
Ringing The Dinner Bell 