Organizing My Spices!

It’s the last days of Summer, and that makes it time for me to do some spring cleaning.  Fall cleaning.  Fall cleaning!  You see, with autumn come cooler weather and holidays.  With both of those come lots and lots of cooking.  Yes, even more than we already do!  Heating up the house with the oven… Continue reading Organizing My Spices!

Visiting the Asian Market

I found myself in the Asian district the other day, which worked out great for me because it meant I got to pop into the really big Asian supermarket.  I wish I could say I were an expert on Asian cuisines and that I venture into the market to  find specific amazing international ingredients for… Continue reading Visiting the Asian Market

Salsapalooza 2014 — A Salsa Contest!

Two posts in a row? Yes, yes, a thousand times YES!  This one dates back a few weeks though, so … Way back when I had some time to really get down to cooking, a friend of ours announced a salsa contest!  About 40 folks got together, about 25 salsas, ranging in heat level from… Continue reading Salsapalooza 2014 — A Salsa Contest!

Easy Meal: Pasta Carbonara!

Okay so, I know I haven’t been around much and I have to sincerely apologize — between house guests, yard work, a clown, caretaker and character of a bulldog, and lots and lots of the kind of work that actually pays me, I’ve been kind of swamped!  I felt it only right that one of… Continue reading Easy Meal: Pasta Carbonara!