Did I ever tell you guys about how photographically challenged I am? Before I started this blog I knew less than nothing (seriously) about ISOs and apertures and white balances. I mean come on, how do you balance white? Isn’t it just one color? Shoulder shrug. And until I went through B’s super intensive photography […]
Have you ever heard of four Asians and a Jew making Mexican tamales? Though it sounds like the beginning to a really bad, non-PC joke, it was actually my Saturday. Believe it! We were inspired by a recent tamale making episode of Alton Brown’s “Good Eats” and of course our love of tamales. Most of […]
Are all mothers funny worrywarts like my mom? I sure hope so because it’s quite an endearing trait, though I’m certain any teenager out there would refute that. My sisters and I got together for a little Mexico ATVing trip recently, and you would laugh if you could see my sister’s luggage. She had to […]
Tongue Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Grilled cheese was two slices of Wonder bread with a slice of Kraft American cheese back in the day, but now that I’m all grown up so has my grilled cheese. With April being National Grilled Cheese Month and all, I had a dinner party centered around this ooey gooey treat. […]
When I told you that my spicy, pickled carrots were so good that you’d want to plan a meal around them, I was speaking from experience. From first tangy crunch, I knew that a taco night was imminent. Do I sound like I mean business or what? Beer Battered Cod Tacos Last weekend I had […]
These spicy, taco stand-style, pickled carrots are so good that you’ll want to plan a whole meal around them. Spicy Pickled Carrots Equal parts white vinegar and water make up this brine, along with a few bay leaves, garlic cloves, onion slivers and halved Serrano peppers. I used fresh, young carrots from the farmers’ market. […]
Even though I forgot to wear any green clothing (shame on me), I still made sure to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in my own way. I cooked up a little green-themed meal, so I'm pretty sure that puts me in the clear for any pinching. Whenever I have dinner guests arriving at different times, I […]
Homemade Mustard Forget the mayo and forget the ketchup, but never, ever forget your spicy, tangy mustard. This is my favorite condiment of all time – without a doubt. I would even eat a mustard sandwich. It just so happens that the same ingredients used for pickling vegetables are the same ingredients used to make […]
Warm Quinoa and Asparagus Salad This might have something to do with a certain taco eating contest or just my general lapse in nutritious eating, but I've really been craving some healthy eats. When I think of health food, I instantly think of quinoa. It's a complete protein (very important for vegetarians) and packed full […]
Chopped Liver on Lavash Crackers Putting aside all preconceived notions of chopped liver (what am I…), I whipped up this little appetizer for my friend Shauna's birthday. I was a bit apprehensive at first having never sampled this standard deli fare and as most of you know by now, contrary to popular belief, I am […]
