Update and Redux: C – When Jim hears turkey pot pie is available, he gets excited. I guess I make a pretty good pot pie. I am surprised because he doesn’t like turkey all that much. But, he loves this pie. Oh well. It’s one the best ways we have … Continue reading
C – This week is Bake Week. Yay! It’s a week before the holidays begin, so it just had to be. Jessica will be joining us and creating her favorite holiday baking recipes. I am so grateful she was able to help out with Bake Week. I don’t think I … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – There’s nothing like pie made with fresh pumpkins. There’s also nothing like pumpkin pies made by Luke’s wife, Jessica. This woman has talent. I don’t know how many pies she’s made in her life, but it has to be a lot to have them so … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This was one of those completely unexpected delights. Last year, we wanted to change-up stuffing, which can be oh-so-boring. Luke had this idea. Sure, why not? We were knocked over with deliciousness. This year, we are ALL making this dish for our own friends and … Continue reading
J – I didn’t start out doing magic … but, I may have begun. Luke’s original brine recipe has taken on a life of it’s own. In a very good way. I have been adjusting the herbs and seasonings for different proteins and cooking methods. The results are awesome. The … Continue reading
C – I was a bit skeptical when I heard we were making a vegan gravy. What makes it vegan? Luke isn’t one to support things with no meat or dairy products and HE suggested it. I had to see this with my own eyes. Was it going to taste … Continue reading
C – The name Julia Child gets everyone excited at my house. I am not actually sure if they have tried making any of her recipes. But, many of the men in my house love to impersonate her. Bill Cosby did it best. I love my family trying to impersonate … Continue reading
J – I’m a big gratin fan … who has not always been successful making them. Each time I ventured far from potato and bacon gratin, I was disappointed with the dish. Christina has pointed this out a few times. Of course, that doesn’t stop me from trying. This year, … Continue reading
C – I really can’t believe people wait all day to eat Thanksgiving dinner. Some people serve dinner at 5 o’clock in the evening. That’s just crazy for me. In my family, Thanksgiving dinner is served at 12pm. Then, we do another meal at 6pm. Growing up, we didn’t celebrate … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This is a recipe and technique that will change your life as a cook. It’s not just that confit is a cool French technique. Doing this will give you a much deeper understanding of how great food is made. It’s a bit of work, but … Continue reading