Here we are again, back on my favorite subject - my unrepentant addiction to coffee. I've jumped on the cold brew bandwagon. Every time I hear or read about it, I'm told how complicated and difficult it is to make cold brew. There are step by step instructions to make cold brew properly all over … Continue reading Cold Brew Fever
Yes. I'm superstitious! Mostly, I make up my own superstitions, but once in a while, I buy into the traditional stuff. On New Year's Day, devotedly eat my black-eyed peas to ensure a very good and lucky year ahead. The practice of eating black-eyed peas for good luck on New Year's Day dates back to … Continue reading Lucky New Year Hoppin’ John (Black-Eyed Peas)
Here we are already! Another year gone, and one more on the horizon suddenly arrived while we were cleaning up the shredded wrapping paper and tossing out the raisin cobbler that odd aunt sent us. Seemingly without warning, it's time to come up with party favours, snacks, and cocktails for one last fling before this … Continue reading 6 Festive Cocktails to Make Your New Year’s Party Ring!
Chocolate bark is fast and easy candy, it makes a great gift, it's flexible ingredient-wise, and even I can make it! Candy cane bark is my traditional gift to family and friends. I get requests for it every year, starting at around October. Sometimes I change it up with nuts, fruits, or even popping candy. … Continue reading Chocolate Candy Cane Bark
It's coming! You knew it would come. Thanksgiving is just days away. Whether you've never attempted to cook a turkey or you've done hundreds of them, the thought of taking on The Bird is already a daunting task. Ultimately, you can ensure that the turkey you serve will be safe to eat, crispy on the … Continue reading The Attack of the Turkey!
If you've never tried adding chili powder to your chocolate, trust me, this will change your life! The tradition of adding chili to chocolate is prehistoric. People who know about these things estimate the combination extends as far back as 350 B.C. when the Aztecs and Mayans fermented cacao beans, added chilies, and drank it. … Continue reading Hot Chocolate to Lift Your Soul
Have you ever been at a wine tasting and wished there was more than the usual cheese and small bite canapes to snack on? Usually, if there is meal quality food served, it's no longer a wine tasting, but a catered dinner. I don't know about you, but I want to relax when I'm having … Continue reading Throw A Relaxed “Wine Pot-Luck” Party
One of the greatest things about being a mom is getting to cook for my daughter. She's the reason I get up in the morning, the reason I eat right, and the reason I push on to be a better me. I want the food she eats to be good for her and satisfying and … Continue reading A Reason
Join the Pickle Party! Elect dill! Experts predict a Green Wave!!! Sorry. I really am a dork. I'm not much of a canner. I'm just too impatient. I like quick pickles in jars in the fridge. I pickle just about anything, but I should really share the classics. These good old fashioned dill cucumber pickles … Continue reading Garlicky Dill Pickles
I normally tell you to leave out the peppers if you don't like spicy food. This time is an exception. Put the peppers in, and take a chance on a little pain! It's so worth it! This oven roasted salsa is great on meats, veggies, corn, even for dipping bread or chips. It has a … Continue reading Hot and Spicy Oven Roasted Salsa
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