I originally had plans to make a seared cod tonight for dinner… and I’m pretty sure that’s the opposite of a Mexican chicken soup. I even procured all of the ingredients for both at Whole Foods this afternoon. But, this afternoon slipped away from me … and some how it seemed much more rational to…
People often ask me what kind of a cook I am? I don’t think they are asking if I’m bossy in the kitchen. They are more often asking me to define the general type of “cuisine” I conjure up and then subsequently push on guests and frequently give away. I’m rather hesitant to define myself…
Good things happened yesterday and less good things happened as well. The good things were delivering hot sauce to friends, walks in the “country”, reading on a bench in the sun … and making this dessert (and eating it for dinner). The less good things? I think my allergies are back. My throat is itchy,…
A few weeks ago I was home and scavenging in my Dad’s garden for produce. I ended up coming home to the North End with a whole pile of jalapeños, assorted other hot peppers, the rest of my favorite tomatoes… and a solo eggplant. I never turn down fresh produce. Especially if it’s free… or…
It’s officially the end of garden fresh veggies. As of last night I have finally cooked or eaten, all of the hot peppers, tomatoes, and the lone eggplant that were produced from my fire escape or my Dad’s suburban oasis. Earlier this week, I plucked what I think will be the final tomatoes from the…
I’m not one for spicy foods normally. It’s like self-inflicting pain that I’m just not normally one to be a part of. I’ve gotten more accepting of “hot salsas” but the idea of spicy Indian food or the equivalent isn’t exactly in my “taste palate wheel house”. Is a “taste palate wheel house” a thing?…
I’m getting tired of tomatoes. It pains me to even admit it. I’ve waxed on and on about how much I love them at times… but I’m getting tired of cooking them. I don’t want any more caprese salads. I guess that means it is really Fall. I want my mozzarella melted in my lasagna…
I’m not really a muffin person. And since we are disclosing things, I’m also not really a cupcake person. That being said, I’m not going to turn down a cupcake really. They are pretty great – but not as good as strawberry shortcake or a piece of pie or cheesecake. Muffins feel like a convenience…
pic courtesy of the bride from Instagram One of my favorite things in the world is sending mail. One of my other favorite things is getting mail. If the postal service ever shuts down, I’ll be a sad girl. I believe people think sending mail is hard but it really isn’t. It can be as…
I have always loved caesar salad. I think I even like bad caesar salad. It’s just so creamy and sinful but yet there is lettuce… so it’s this fake feeling of healthy decision making. I wouldn’t say that I’m one to make really healthy eating decisions but I’ll never forget getting a peeksy at the…
