Happy Valentine's Day! I've got some treats for you!
Creme Brulee – Super Simple and Insanely Delicious Dessert for 2
Crème Brulee started off known as burnt cream in Colonial American and 18th century Britain. It turned up in a French cookbook in the late 1800s under the name Crème Brulee, which means burnt cream. But the Crème Brulee stuck with this simple custard, making it sound pretty dang fancy on restaurant menus. This is … Continue reading Creme Brulee – Super Simple and Insanely Delicious Dessert for 2
Slow Hurry Curry
I will start off by saying that this is not my usual blog post with step-by-step instructions and lots of photographs. This is something I threw together from what I had in the house. When I make it next time, I'll be sure to take lots of photos, but you don't need pictures to whip … Continue reading Slow Hurry Curry
Cherry Pepper Poppers – Cream Cheese, Bacon, Cheddar and Sweet Pepper Poppers
My beautiful niece stopped by to help me cook. How cool is that? For our Friday night game night snack, we whipped up some cream cheese and bacon stuffed poppers with a twist. Instead of using jalapenos, we used marinated cherry peppers, the kind you pick up at the olive bar at the supermarket. I … Continue reading Cherry Pepper Poppers – Cream Cheese, Bacon, Cheddar and Sweet Pepper Poppers
Dear Percy Jackson Fans
The day before yesterday I shared the exciting tale of how I managed to unintentionally offend a whole lot of Percy Jackson fans.I was a little surprised by the behavior of these young fans. But today I was pleased to see a flood of apologies appear in my inbox where previously suggestions that I might … Continue reading Dear Percy Jackson Fans
Not Eating Blue Food: How I Accidentally Enraged Adolescent Percy Jackson Fandom
I guess it all started with a blue Popsicle sometime in the late 60s or early 70s. I don't like them. They taste goofy and leave you with a bad taste of blue tongue. It was exacerbated by a series of disgusting supermarket bakery cakes with globs of blue frosting foisted on me at birthday … Continue reading Not Eating Blue Food: How I Accidentally Enraged Adolescent Percy Jackson Fandom
Saying Bad Things vs. Doing Bad Things
I've been pondering the reaction to well-know people saying unpleasant things versus the reaction to them doing unpleasant things. By reaction, I don't mean from individuals in general, but from the press and from showbiz types. Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty made some sexually graphic comments about not seeing what dudes saw in other dudes when ladies … Continue reading Saying Bad Things vs. Doing Bad Things
Steampunk Thanksgiving Centerpiece: Steampunkin
I love Thanksgiving. I prepare a lavish feast every year and may or may not have been known to glitter pumpkins and squashes for my centerpiece. This year I decided to go with something a little different. Another thing I love is all things Steampunk. So I decided to combine the two and make what I … Continue reading Steampunk Thanksgiving Centerpiece: Steampunkin
Asian tuna tartare crisps – restaurant favorite at home
One of my favorite things to eat in the whole wide world is the Ahi Tuna Crisps at P.F. Chang's. Delicious raw tuna with an Asian-inspired vinaigrette I decided to give it a try at home after my husband texted me that he'd picked up some sushi-grade tuna at our favorite local market, Walt … Continue reading Asian tuna tartare crisps – restaurant favorite at home
Perfect Corn on the Cob in 5 Minutes
Perfectly cooked corn on the cob is just a few minutes away!Here's how to make it. First, shuck some fresh sweet corn. As you can see by the photo, removing all the silks is not my strong point. Now put the corn in a microwave safe dish or plate. I usually cut the cobs in … Continue reading Perfect Corn on the Cob in 5 Minutes