J – A little bit of technique can do a lot for your cooking. Most are not difficult … just a different way of achieving a result. For example, in this dish, we wanted a creamy sauce for the linguine We didn’t want to use actual cream, either. That would … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Miso soup is one Japanese breakfast we love standing by. It’s quick, easy and really healthy too. It’s one breakfast soup we love so much. C – Cooking can require a lot of technique. I didn’t know about using techniques for cooking food until I … Continue reading
C – When cooking for a crowd, the golden rule is “know thy audience.” My cousin requested I help with a tea party for her daughter. Picky eaters. Oh, and if you can, plan things for the parents, too, That would be awesome, but you don’t have to. I get … Continue reading
C – I am not a big fan of food trends. Blink at one trend and a new food trend will take it’s place. Guessing if a food fad is here to stay can be a challenge. Other times, it’s pretty easy to see. Take avocado toast, cold brew coffee … Continue reading
C – Pickles! I love them. If there isn’t a jar in my refrigerator, there’s somethings really wrong. My life without pickles would be sad. I love vegetables in a salty, sweet and tart brine. A good pickle can help with burgers, a boring meal or just a quick snack. … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – We first made this dish about 3 years ago … completely overcame my concern about “dry” pork tenderloin. Smoking it made the taste truly amazing. Subtle. Juicy. Delicious. C – I wonder what our neighbors think of us. It always smells like food around the … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Spring needs a pretty salad with lots of flowers. If you ever find sunflower sprouts and edible flowers, make this salad. It’s impressive. It’s beautiful and it has bacon. You can’t lose. C – When sunflower sprouts appeared on my counter during a shoot day, … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This is such a great burger! It’s been awhile since we’ve made it. It’s also been awhile since we stopped using commercial spice blends and started making our own. Good thing all around … time to make this one again. J – Old habits die … Continue reading
C – What happens when you find a new ingredient that you’ve never encountered before? Are you curious? Do you run in fear? Are you intrigued, but scared of what to do with it? For me, it depends. I love exploring my neighborhood grocery stores. They always have interesting items … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This dish reminds me of another life … wherein I was immersed in The Ways of the South. I have since moved on, but still love this recipe. Thank you, Thomas Keller. Although he is not Southern, he makes the most amazing fried chicken. You … Continue reading