September 30, 2011
fish and chips

Classic pub fare, fish and chips are one of the most popular take-away foods in the United Kingdom...

September 30, 2011

I made this persimmon bread for the first time yesterday.  It was moist and slightly sweet...

September 30, 2011
easy red curry

We Americans have a love affair with chicken. In fact, each year we eat an average of about 60 lbs...

September 30, 2011
beer

The Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado started yesterday with 450 breweries and 2400...

September 29, 2011
apple cider cocktail toddy

Now that autumn is officially here, it's time to celebrate with some serious cocktail...

September 29, 2011
Brussels Sprouts

Fall is perfect for Brussels sprouts. They love the cold temperatures, becoming sweeter and more...

September 29, 2011

One thing that I enjoy about canning my own fruits, is that I can control the amount of sugar used...

September 29, 2011

We have a pear tree that offers the best pears. Of course, that might be bias in the fact my kids...

September 29, 2011
bar

Over in Brooklyn, NY at the Clover Club, time has stood still- at least for cocktails.  They...

September 29, 2011
morel mushrooms

Wrap up National Mushroom Month with a selection of the most munchable (gluten free!) mushroom...

September 29, 2011
plum pear tart

Using jam as a ingredient in a recipe is always an interesting component. This recipe combines plum...

September 29, 2011
wild rice

A delicious break from ordinary white or brown rice, wild rice has a crispy black husk and is...

September 29, 2011
zucchini

Fall is here, and I am starting to make my holiday baked treats. There is nothing more rewarding...

September 29, 2011
coffee beans

Coffee is one of my favorite foods and flavors. From chocolate covered beans to a steaming cup of...

September 29, 2011
apple cocktail

With autumn settling in, sip on the warm flavors of cinnamon, caramel, and apple.  These...

September 29, 2011
carnitas

In the spirit of Hispanic Heritage month, I am posting a delicious recipe for carnitas.  Pork...

September 29, 2011
pork fried rice

Rice is one of those glorious "blank slate" ingredients that can be transformed into a...

September 29, 2011
broccoli

Broccoli sometimes gets a bad rap.  When overcooked, it can be bitter and just plain...

September 29, 2011
sweet potato fries

The idea behind Thrifty Thursday, is to demonstrate that nourishing meals don't have to break...

September 29, 2011
malfatti

As we approach fall, I begin to yearn for warm comforting meals, usually in the form of a pasta....

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