Monday, January 28, 2008

Crazy New Year

"We have to get on, we have to get on! We have so much time and so little to do! Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it. This way, plea...

Lemon Meringue Pie

When Jen revealed the January Daring Baker challenge, it immediately made me think of the Desperate Housewives lemon meringue pie episode. ...

Friday, January 25, 2008

Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers

I don't know about you but the classic stuffed bell pepper with plain rice and ground beef sounds a little... bland. So here's a tw...

Monday, January 21, 2008

A Favorite Condiment: Frank's Red Hot

I love Red Hot . It's my universal hot sauce. If something tastes bland, or not that good, I just put on some Red Hot and it's ins...

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Red Cooked Pork Belly

Updated from Recipe Archive The pork belly is a truly magnificent cut of meat. Every preparation results in something amazing whether it...

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings with Chilies, Garlic, and Thai Basil

Since I never deep fry at home, I love to order deep fried stuff when I go out. The dish that I almost always get at Chinese restaurants is ...

Monday, January 14, 2008

Steps to Keeping your Kitchen Safe: Refrigerator Temperature

It's important to keep your refrigerator below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, (5 degrees Celsius) at all times. It's easy to check the temp...

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Green Bean Casserole

First a confession: the green bean casserole you see in the picture is the very first one Steven and I have ever tasted. That is to say, we...

Did You Know? Banana Facts

Did you know that bananas are always picked green? If they were ripened on the plant, bananas would be very mushy inside. When buying bana...

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Peppermint Bark - Fun For Kids

Christmas is over, trees are being disposed of, and decorations are being put away until next year. And then there's always the leftove...

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Steps to Keeping Your Kitchen Safe: Cutting Boards

I've decided to start a little series about food hygiene and food safety in the kitchen. There are lots of myths and misinformation out...

Thursday, January 3, 2008

What will the new year bring?

First, I just can't help but share these awesome presents. You know he's a keeper when... He supports your blogging habits by buying...

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and White Cheddar Grits

With the holidays coming to an end (I'm so sad... no more listening to Christmas songs 24/7), I finally have some time to tend my blog. ...

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and White Cheddar Grits

With the holidays coming to an end (I'm so sad... no more listening to Christmas songs 24/7), I finally have some time to tend my blog. ...