Tomato Macaroni and Cheese– This is something my husband refuses to eat. And yes, to the naked eye it looks a little scary. But, I grew up eating this every once in awhile. And it really tastes pretty darn good. It’s one of the only meals I can get my kids to eat up. My […]
Homemade Buns or Rolls
I’m less and less intimidated by yeast these days. Therefore, my roll making capabilities have much improved. I’ve tinkered with a recipe from the Lion House Classics Cookbook because I mostly use rapid rise yeast and never have powdered milk on hand. Also, this recipe is great to make with kids. Even though I have […]
Key Lime Juice: Real or Bottled?
I’ve had quite a few questions about using fresh vs. bottle key lime, and substituting regular lime juice. What do I usually do? Of course, my preference is to use fresh key lime juice. For obvious reasons–it tastes better. But, key limes are not always available, and they are not so fun to squeeze. Regular, […]
How-To: Easy Rice Pilaf
Looking for a quick and easy side dish? I’ve got one for you. Awhile back, I was really in the mood for an easy pilaf–sort of like the kind I grew up eating out of a box, maybe from Rice-a-Roni. I thought about what I had on hand to make such a dish. And what […]
In My Kitchen: Flatware
A few months ago, or maybe even a year ago, I went up to the Williams-Sonoma Market Place in an outlet mall nearby with a gift card in hand. I didn’t know what I wanted to buy until I saw this flatware set: Hampstead Flatware It was on sale for an amazing price. I also […]
Cheese of the Week: Jarlsberg
(image via DK Images) I let my daughter pick out cheeses while we shop at our favorite place. She does a great job. Usually there is some kind of blue cheese. Always there is a wedge of Jarlsberg. It is one of our family’s favorite cheeses. Maybe it’s my Norwegian heritage the causes me to […]
Have You Tried: Dulce de Leche?
Dulce de Leche. Doce de Leite. Confiture de lait. Cajeta. Whatever you may call it, if you have not, you must try it as soon as humanly possible. And better yet–make your own. Now, if you are someone who likes the idea of danger, press on with my how-to. If not, then please click over […]
Dinner Tonight: Chicken Enchiladas
The first food blog I ever read is written by my (now) dear friend Adriana Velez. I love What I Made For Dinner–even more now that I know and love Adriana, because reading her blog is just like talking to her face to face. (She really is that cool.) My very favorite recipe for Chicken […]
More Polka Dots!
I was so happy to see the new Spode “Baking Days” Collection online at Macy*s. I love, love, love Spode dishes. And polka dots. The only problem is that I don’t think I can decide between the green and the blue. I think I’m going to have to get these ramekins though. Aren’t they darling? […]
Great Kitchen Post at A Room Somewhere
I love the blog A Room Somewhere. And I was totally delighted to see Leslie post about kitchens on Friday. Head on over and check it out. That girl has great taste. This was my favorite photo of all– This is going in my “Dream Kitchen File.” That island is almost as big as my […]
