C – I love caramel apples … but, I didn’t know how hard they were to make. If you don’t prep the apples correctly, the caramel doesn’t stick well. You have to make sure that the wax is off the apples. If you make the caramel too thick, the caramel … Continue reading
Halloween Week: Jack-O-Lantern Deviled Eggs
C – Halloween parties are my least favorite kind of parties. Especially, when it is a potluck. What should we bring? Candy? Alcohol? I am sure candy is a given for everyone. I hate bringing either one. Not a big fan of bringing things like that unless it’s required. Monday … Continue reading
Halloween Week: Spicy Squid Ink Pasta with Marinated Octopus
Update and Redux: C – We are still laughing at my reaction to this recipe. I am still scared straight … all of my spicy recipes have been toned down ever since then. It was just too crazy spicy for me. I don’t even have to make it again to … Continue reading
Halloween Week: Chicken Diablo
C – Chicken that’s a devil?! This dish sounds scarier than it is. Actually … it’s only a devil if you add a lot of spiciness to it. I really haven’t eaten a lot of spicy foods lately. They just haven’t agreed with me. So when Jim suggested making Chicken … Continue reading
Fall Squash Week: Kabocha Muffins
C – Massive Muffin alert! Yeah, blogger oops today. I forgot I needed cupcake liners to make regular-sized muffins. I used all the cupcake liners for my wedding and haven’t replaced them. Luckily, I found the big-muffin silicon molds. So, massive muffins for Jim. Jim normally eats two muffins in … Continue reading
Fall Squash Week: Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Sage Butternut Squash Brown Butter Sauce
C – Making gnocchi is kind of an art. You really need a special touch to make this masterpiece. You don’t want these potato butternut squash pillows to crumble in your mouth. But, you don’t want them to be gummy either. It takes practice and patience. I haven’t dared making … Continue reading
Fall Squash Week: Roasted Rosemary Acorn Squash
Update and Redux: C – I am still surprised how easy, delicious and addicting this recipe it. It’s perfect. Simple, beautiful and just plain impressive when you serve it for your guests. I really loved this dish. C – I can’t believe this is so simple … and so good! … Continue reading
Fall Squash Week: Pork and Kabocha Stir Fry
C – I was a picky eater growing up. This may be surprising for those who know me now. I feel like a human garbage disposal, sometimes, with the things I am willing to try eating. I believe you can’t be a good foodie without trying things at least once. … Continue reading
Fall Squash Week: Pumpkin Shrimp Bisque
Update and Redux: J – We love the silkiness of the bisque and the super tender shrimp. This recipe convinced me of the power of sharing really good food on our blog. We posted it one day and three days later over 16,000 liked it as well. Nice! C — … Continue reading
Paris 2014: Le Canal Saint Martin, Newly Upscale and Beautiful
J – Napoleon I and III had no idea what they created when the canal was built long ago. The original purpose was to facilitate boat/barge transportation of food and wine to the Palais Royale. Today, Le Canal Saint Martin is one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Paris. For “Amelie” … Continue reading