The Cousin of Breakfast for Dinner

I’m a fan of breakfast for dinner.  I am one of those seen-everything-you’ve-ever-done-and-want- to-marry-you fans who is slightly delusional and just knows that someday, we will meet again.  For dinner.  You, Breakfast, I am talking about YOU and ever since John revealed he’s not really a fan, you’ve stopped answering my calls and texts.  Breakfast,… Continue reading The Cousin of Breakfast for Dinner

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!

Southern Fried Chicken

At one time or another in the last three weeks, we’ve had 3-5 house guests at a time.  John is a high school teacher, and has been “off work” for the summer, and we have spent a lot of that time being social with friends and family.  I love having folks over, because it means… Continue reading Southern Fried Chicken

Pork Fat Rules: Making Lard

Lard.  I said it, I said that four-letter “L” word.  STAY WITH ME, don’t be scared! If you make it through today’s blog, you’re going to learn all the things I’ve learned in the last month or two, and you might even come away inspired!  Come, friend, let us travel to the land of porky… Continue reading Pork Fat Rules: Making Lard