I've never been the type to be squeamish about handling raw meat. I've always enjoyed getting truly hands on when cooking meat because it's the best way of determining the quality of the cuts and if things are progressing properly. When I'm cooking steaks I use my (clean) finger to check doneness and when I'm … Continue reading An Extremely Hands On Experience- Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
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I’m Alive and Kicking- Really!
Good grief, it's been almost a year. A year!! SO MUCH has happened in that year, and I wasn't sure if I would ever get to come back. I've wanted to, but it just hasn't been in the cards until now. I wasn't sure if anyone would even care at this point if I came back. But … Continue reading I’m Alive and Kicking- Really!
A Regional Favorite, My Way- Tater Tot Hot Dish
I think most of us know that every region of America has it's own "signature" dish. Texas has barbecue, New England has clam chowder, California has Mexican in the South and wine country in the north, and the Mid West has fried foods and roasted corn. But how many of you know about the "signature" … Continue reading A Regional Favorite, My Way- Tater Tot Hot Dish
Easy Printing… For Real This Time
So after being informed by my BFF that the print feature I added awhile back actually prints the entire blog post instead of only the recipe like I wanted it to, I have (with a little help from a more experienced blogger) figured out how to make only the recipe in each post printable. Yay! … Continue reading Easy Printing… For Real This Time
I’ve Added a New Feature!
I've had some requests for a "print recipe" feature, so I looked around and found one of those! You can now find a new button on each post. It's labeled "print and PDF" and it can be found at the very bottom of each post along with the sharing buttons. You're welcome and thanks for … Continue reading I’ve Added a New Feature!
It’s An Honor- An Appearance Outside My Own Blog!
I have a recipe up my sleeve that I wanted to share this week, but due to technical difficulties I couldn't get it posted. I hope to have it up next week. In the meantime, I had something exciting happen last week: I was contacted by Endless Simmer to be featured in their Top 10 … Continue reading It’s An Honor- An Appearance Outside My Own Blog!
Autumn Is Coming, Bringing Sports With It- Chili for Hot Dogs
I've certainly made no secret of my love for Autumn here on this blog and in life in general. However, that love doesn't carry over to the sports that come with it. Well, one sport in particular: American football. It's not that I'm against sports entirely; I'm not. Rugby is awesome, soccer is pretty damn … Continue reading Autumn Is Coming, Bringing Sports With It- Chili for Hot Dogs
Sometimes Life Happens- A Special Occasion Meal at Home
When Ron & I started dating I was a single mom of 15 month old twins and to say that money was tight would be a gross understatement. Ron was a student, so his finances weren't any better. Most of our dates consisted of staying in and watching a movie after the girls went to … Continue reading Sometimes Life Happens- A Special Occasion Meal at Home
Don’t Knock It Til You Try It- Gingersnap Beef Stew
Seriously- stay with me on this one. I know it sounds outrageous and you want to turn your nose up at the idea. You're thinking "Gingersnaps don't belong in beef stew. Or any stew for that matter." But if you refuse to be at least a little adventurous and humor me on this you will … Continue reading Don’t Knock It Til You Try It- Gingersnap Beef Stew
Summer Sucks VIII: Something… Different- Fire Grilled Steak Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
I have a confession to make: I hate grilling with commercial charcoal. No matter what I do I can't keep it lit. I've tried tricks & tips from numerous sources and none of them work for me. And I hate the smell of burning charcoal. It's so... harsh. And unnatural. When I grill with commercial … Continue reading Summer Sucks VIII: Something… Different- Fire Grilled Steak Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
The Humble Food Snob 