J – Irish bangers?! Yep. This was news to me. I knew of bangers, generally. Just hadn’t eaten many. All of a sudden Luke and Chris are talking about Irish bangers for, of course, Irish week. Why not? Turns out Irish bangers are thinner than British bangers. A perfect size … Continue reading
C – We have a big concern in the Be Mindful. Be Human. kitchen that recipes won’t come out as planned. It happens. We try not to let it happen often. It’s a part of discovery and experiencing new techniques. I guess I can’t live in fear of making mistakes. … Continue reading
C – My parents and brother used to trick me into eating chicken liver. My parents would tell me it’s good for me. It has iron in it. It would make me grow strong and healthy. My brother, on the other hand, would say it’s one of the rarest parts … Continue reading
C – I have always wanted to try making bread … But, it seems like a huge undertaking. I think I’ll start with a simple bread, first. Then, move on to more challenging ones. This Irish raisin soda bread is simple and really fast. I was surprised at the outcome, … Continue reading
J – Corned beef hash and I go back a long way. I’m pretty sure it’s not my heritage. I like all things Irish, but I have to wear green on St. Paddy’s Day. I remember corned beef hash from childhood … not fondly. I loved the idea, just not … Continue reading
C – It’s the easiest way to make tea. Forget warming up water to make tea. Make tea the raw way. There are lots of benefits to cold-brewing tea. It produces a lighter-bodied taste and doesn’t turn bitter. It also really nice to have a supply of iced tea handy … Continue reading
C – That artisanal ice cream shop in San Francisco has nothing on me. My boyfriend and I love ice cream. But, sometimes I get too lazy to make it. Sometimes, small, expensive cups of ice cream … that we have to drive 45 minutes across town for … are … Continue reading
C – I have been going crazy with this tea-in-cooking idea. The matcha green tea salad dressing I made yesterday has led me to poaching things with tea. I wonder how it’s going to taste. Will I be able to tell the difference? Can I impress Jim? I will just … Continue reading
C – I don’t know what I was thinking! I thought about making a matcha green tea salad dressing. Maybe, it was that matcha green tea flavored ice cream I love so much. Or, that iced coffee drink. I don’t know. But, when I started my experiment, it didn’t come … Continue reading
C – Tea isn’t just for drinking. You can cook with it too. I am excited because I get to use my tea collection to do great things this week. It’s tea week! I am addicted to collecting teas. But, my collection of tea has gone overboard. I love tea … Continue reading