This past weekend was incredibly busy, as has been the past month (hence, no recent posts -- but I continue to post at Instagram and Facebook, if you follow me there) and healthy meals have been a challenge. This summer, I have been trying to lean toward more Mediterranean meals when I can, and part … Continue reading Clean Eating: Mexican Salad with Pan-Seared Whitefish
Pretty in Pink Farro Salad
Salad is a constant in our house. Pasta salad, potato salad, egg salad, green salad, you name it. But the best part of salad is how creative you can be with it. Today, I knew I wanted a salad to go with our Spanish Pork Burgers (which are amazing, though we skipped the cheese) … Continue reading Pretty in Pink Farro Salad
What I’m Making Tonight…
It's Friday, and I have a hankering for fish. We have several very good fish restaurants in Syracuse -- one of our favorites being The Fish Friar -- but we also have several good stores where you can buy freshly shipped fish. Yes, it's pricey, but for a treat once or twice a month, it's … Continue reading What I’m Making Tonight…
Quick Summer Cooking Tip for Corn on the Cob (with a quick Corn Salad recipe!)
We've been hosting parties and dinners all weekend -- and it was a very good time! Today, though, is a quiet Sunday and I'm glad for that. Time to decompress and prepare for the week, but I want to take a minute to share a tip I found this weekend. Perhaps you already know it, … Continue reading Quick Summer Cooking Tip for Corn on the Cob (with a quick Corn Salad recipe!)
Review: Emilie Raffa’s Artisan Sourdough Made Simple
Do you have fantasies of baking deep brown, beautiful sourdough breads like you see on Instagram or in the baker's window? With this book, those fantasies can become reality. I've puttered with sourdough baking for about three years on and off. I started with King Arthur's starter and recipes... they were okay, but the starter … Continue reading Review: Emilie Raffa’s Artisan Sourdough Made Simple
Some Days Call for Shortbread
There are days when you can eat healthy all day long, and then there are days when you need the richest, most buttery cookie you know of -- dipped in chocolate. Yesterday was one of those days. I'll skip the details, and get to the good part: When the chips are down, there's nothing like … Continue reading Some Days Call for Shortbread
It’s Always the Right Time For Soup
While we were sweltering last week in the near-90s, as Syracuse is wont to do, we are now rainy, grey and in the 60s -- the breeze coming in the window feels a lot chillier than that. A perfect day for soup! I had a recipe from Skinnytaste for Ham Bone Soup with Potatoes and … Continue reading It’s Always the Right Time For Soup
Broadening My Horizons: A First Shot at Cooking with Tom Colicchio’s Book, Think Like a Chef
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book, but I got it from the library and ended up ordered my own copy as soon as I finished reading the introduction. I’ve cooked for a long time, and I’m pretty familiar with many of the basic techniques in the book (roasting, braising, etc), but I … Continue reading Broadening My Horizons: A First Shot at Cooking with Tom Colicchio’s Book, Think Like a Chef
Delicious (Gluten Free) Biscotti!
I LOVE BISCOTTI! I’ve made Biscotti for years. They are easy to make, so easy to add your own touches to, and they make great gifts. They also last forever on the counter or in the fridge/freezer (well, in theory). I first baked them using a book called Death by Chocolate Cookies by Marcel Desaulniers. … Continue reading Delicious (Gluten Free) Biscotti!
In the Mood for Macarons, Part 1
There are a lot of different cooking/baking moods aren't there? There is the "Okay, I guess we need a loaf of bread today" mood or the "I really, really want salted chocolate chip cookies... I NEED SALTED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES" mood. Then, sometimes we want a challenge, right? It's the "How do they do that? … Continue reading In the Mood for Macarons, Part 1
