Thursday, November 29, 2007

Wonton Soup

This recipe is amazing! It's the best wonton soup I've ever eaten - better than even the best Chinese restaurant. The greatest par...

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

A Balancing Act

Remember the other day when I told you about the pumpkin tart I brought for Thanksgiving dinner? Well, you didn't really think that I w...

Friday, November 23, 2007

Sweet

There are a few tips that really help to make baking projects successful, and most of them are all about precision--the exact measuring, the...

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Thankful

This Thanksgiving, I'm grateful for transition. More specifically, I'm giving thanks for the growth that's allowed me to not fea...

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sticky toffee pudding is something I fell in love with even before I took my first bite. This British dessert is a warm, moist brown sugar ...

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Afternoon Delight

Darling Reader, if we have never met, there are a few questions that can help me understand if we'll really get along. One is: do you a...

Monday, November 12, 2007

Drop In & Decorate Cookies for Donation

Last year I volunteered to bake the cookies for a cookie decorating party and baked about a hundred cookies, give or take a dozen. It was g...

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Awesomely Quick Treat Flash 2

No secret I can get serious about my baking projects. I channel Martha, giddy at the sight of mise resting at the ready in the most perfe...

Twice Baked Potatoes with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Cheddar

With the holidays right around the corner, it's the perfect time to make these absolutely loaded twice baked potatoes; but they're s...

Saturday, November 10, 2007

A Big, Messy Chocolate Birthday Cake

Of all the great benefits of marriage, I think one of my favorites is creating a brand new set of traditions based on a newly formed family....

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Creamy Mushroom Soup with Sauteed Chanterelles

Even though Steven isn't a big soup person like me, we're both crazy about mushroom soup, specifically the one from our local specia...

Monday, November 5, 2007

Chicken Burrito Bowl

I was craving Chipotle, but alas, there is no Chipotle within easy reach of where I live. So, I decided to scour the fridge to see if I cou...

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Chipotle Style Braised Pork Faijita Burritos

Back when Steven and I were in college we would frequent Chipotle for their fajita burritos. We've both graduated and rarely go there no...

Friday, November 2, 2007

Fruits of the Kuiseb Delta, Namibia

During my recent travels to Namibia, I went on a Historical Dune Tour with Fanie Du Preez, who owns Kuiseb Delta Adventures. As many of you...