If you’ve never made caramel sauce before, don’t be intimidated. Just be prepared. You will burn your first batch. I’m not trying to be mean. But, I really think it happens to everyone. (If you are one of those incredibly patient people who is able to claim success on a …
While the merchandising world would argue that I am coming in quite late, I would say that the Christmas season has officially begun. Turkey leftovers are nearly finished up, and it is time to think about putting up the tree, decorating the house, and baking holiday goodies. It still doesn’t …
I think I was Italian in another life. I love Italy and I love Italian food. Pasta, tomatoes, cheese, wine: what gets better than that? But, for my affection for all things Italian, there is a scarcity of Italian dishes on this blog. Not because T and I aren’t cooking …
A while back, T and I attempted to make grape jelly. For a first attempt, it turned out ok, but it was nothing to write home about – not enough flavor and all the wrong consistency. We’ve been able to doctor that first batch enough that it’s edible and actually …
I love apple season. I take that back, I love fall harvest season in general. Apples, pears, pumpkin and other squash grace the table, while leaves crunch underfoot wherever you walk and the air is thick with the smell of the changing seasons. It’s the perfect time for a bowl …
The October Daring Cooks’ Challenge was hosted by Shelley of C Mom Cook and her sister Ruth of The Crafts of Mommyhood. They challenged us to bring a taste of the East into our home kitchens by making our own Moo Shu, including thin pancakes, stir fry and sauce. According …
It is a creative expression of taste and nutrition that makes your co-workers jealous, or are you stuck in a meat and cheese rut that makes you wish you had gone out for lunch? Ok, maybe that’s taking things too far. It’s just lunch, right? Sandwiches tend to be the …
My family was in town this past week, which gave T and I the perfect opportunity to try a dish we’ve been talking about doing for a while – pulled pork. We wanted a recipe for the crock pot that let you make your own barbeque sauce, and came across …