While I’m an equal opportunity eater — love meat, fish, and vegetables, and would even try insects (cricket tacos, perhaps) if given the opportunity — I enjoy making vegetables the star of a dish. You don’t always need to add bacon to make things taste good (of course, bacon is yummy and does have its … Continue Reading
Had a gift card and wanted to treat myself to a little something. Not surprising, something kitchen-related came to mind. Had this (cavatelli) pasta machine on my wishlist. The reviews were mixed, but with little self-restraint when it comes to fun, little kitchen gadgets, I had to have it. I envisioned bowls and bowls … Continue Reading
When life gives you lemons (and oranges)… …Make Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Sourdough Waffles with a Blood Orange Caramel Sauce. Sometimes I’m inspired by a dish I’ve eaten or seen in a book or magazine; other times, I find inspiration in a lone ingredient. Today, I wanted to showcase citrus, the blood orange in particular, … Continue Reading
Oeufs en cocottes [French for “eggs baked in little dishes or pots”] are my new favorite thing to eat. A traditional French dish that is elegant and simple. Classics are classic for a reason, and this one is here to stay [in my kitchen]. Oeufs en cocottes are definitely going into my weekly repertoire. … Continue Reading
It all started with some shrimp shells, which have been accumulating in a large zip lock bag in the freezer. Finally, several months later, I have enough to make some stock. Do you discard your shrimp shells? Do you buy your shrimp already peeled? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, … Continue Reading
