There are certain characteristics of recipes that will make me veto ever making them. It’s crazy, really, but if a recipe calls for browning meat before adding it to the crockpot, there’s not a chance in heck I’ll ever make it. First of all, I’m trying to replace serious cooking in lieu of just plain [...]
I am proud to finally announce the winner of my Cookbook Giveaway! Lucky number 13 never showed her face, so after a second drawing, the winner was picked and contacted. Sherri’s comment proved to be the winner: My best garage sale find was the dresser in our Master bedroom. It was $20! It is from [...]
When I first made Red Wine Spaghetti, a dish where pasta is cooked in a large portion of wine, I felt so guilty throwing out the red wine laden pasta water that I decided to save it instead. I had no idea what I could do with this starchy pasta water, but I am just [...]
I’ve tried emailing the winner of my Cookbook giveaway but have not received a response! The winner was Mic, the 13th commenter. Come out, come out, wherever you are.
I think people pigeonhole themselves with avocados most of the time. I guess it is easy to get stuck in the guacamole = avocado box. Guacamole is easy, delicious, and versatile so I can totally see how it can be difficult to jump the guacamole bandwagon. But for me, avocado becomes a challenge. I buy [...]
