Do you have a non-mustard lover in your life? I do. My husband has never been fond of that sour, tangy, slightly spicy yellow mush one squeezes out of a yellow bottle. I admit my fondness of mustard only goes as far as adding a bit of it to homemade tuna salad. However, I discovered… Read More Devilled Cornish Hen
When it comes to gift-giving over the holidays, many of us think of chocolates, gingerbread men, fruit cakes, and hard candy. But why not give a savory rather than a sweet? As a sign of love and appreciation, my mother always made egg rolls for friends and family. This year I’ve decided to do the… Read More Pork and Shrimp Egg Rolls
Green Onion Pancakes, or congyoubing in Chinese (蔥油餅), are a traditional snack that can still be found on the streets of China today. Made from flour, green onions (scallions) and water, these layered, crispy, thin pancakes are quick and easy to make–though greasy–and make a great breakfast or snack food. As someone who enjoys cooking… Read More Chinese Green Onion Pancakes
I love cake, and I especially love chocolate cake. Baking cakes from scratch is not my forte, but I do enjoy a box cake mix. And I especially enjoy turning the mix into cake pops. Cake pops sound like a recent creation, but they are actually 10 years old. They were invented by Angie Dudley, also known… Read More Cake Pops
When it comes to grocery shopping, I like to make one big grocery run, loading the cart with meats, veg, liquids, etc.. This means I can make whatever I’m craving in the week. One dish I made using whatever ingredients I have in the house is meatloaf. I have never made–nor eaten–meatloaf before. However, I… Read More Husband’s Favorite Meatloaf
Cookies, along with their many names and variations, have a long history; however for for the U.S., the “cookie” is just as young as the country itself. The name and beginning of the cookie traveled with the Dutch to America in the early 18th century. The Dutch word “koekje” soon became “cookie”, and can be… Read More Easy Peasy Cookies
The Supersizers (Giles Coren and Sue Perkins), along with many other foodies, chefs, and food historians, are the reason I love to cook and watch food documentaries.
