C – With practice, things get easier. Without practice, it will always be a challenge. Using pie dough is getting easier and easier. I guess practicing during the holidays and with the requests to make quiches, tarts and pies for my husband and his friends has allowed me to practice … Continue reading
C – Gone are the days of horrible gluten free pies. It was a tough struggle for a few months when my husband and I decided to start our gluten free and wheat free adventure. Horrible flour with beans and weird grainy textures. It even felt weird in my belly. … Continue reading
C – I love granola, but … ever since I started eating gluten free, I haven’t been able to eat it. Oats are gluten free, but most oats are processed in wheat processing facilities. The ones that aren’t processed in a wheat facility are usually really expensive. Not worth buying … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – It’s been awhile since we did this dish. Not sure why, because it’s easy, delicious and elegant. And, too many recipes, so little time is not a valid reason. Tuna confit is the not-so-secret ingredient. After we learned to to confit fish, the technique has … Continue reading
C – Jim says Parisians don’t snack. I don’t know how that’s possible, but good for them. I have to snack. I love nibbling on things. It decreases my chance to have hunger pains and start getting mad at everyone who gets in my way. So, snacking is a good … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – We couldn’t have a snack week without one of my favorite snacks. Homemade kale chips are way better than those hard-as-a-rock ones that you get at the grocery store. Buy a bunch a kale and bake away. Snacking on these is healthy and delicious. C … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This is one of those party crudite platters that gets way better as it gets healthier. Christina forgot the oil in the aioli … no worries. The larger “forget” was the heavy, fatty dips that usually go with a plate of raw vegetables. I never … Continue reading
C – Love isn’t always sweet. This smoothie is just that reminder. Especially on Valentine’s Day. Love is sweet, but know it has to be balanced with a bit of tart to keep it worth having. Love has it’s ups and downs. You just have to be patient and practical. … Continue reading
C – I love to decorate my food. You might have noticed the heart-shaped smoked salmon on this lovely frittata. You eat with your eyes first. Sloping food on a plate isn’t too appetizing for me. Although, sometimes my husband doesn’t appreciate my food decorating. I might do it too … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – I love this dish … so we keep revisiting it. The post is also a small homage to Luke for teaching us to cook at this level. Never would have tried before. Nothing like feeling confident when you present a dish like this one. Amazing … Continue reading