Bear with me while I engage in the telling of a personal anecdote to set up the need to showcase this recipe. Feel free to skip and scroll down to the actual recipe to avoid this moment of self-indulgence. Thank you for your time. Despite our differences in protein consumption, Bearded Man Person and I…
Month: July 2016
Soup to My Level
It may be the middle of summer, but I still can’t resist a hot cauldron of bubbling vegetables. Your fridge is an apothecary cabinet full of ingredients to successfully brew a hunger-curing potion. Meaning, this acts as a great way to clean out your fridge and justify your penchant for over-purchasing vegetables. Rich hummus thickens…
Pearfect Pie
Every once in a millennium (hyperbole) the sprawling pear tree that lives in the backyard of the people responsible for my presence in this world likes to blossom and bear fruit. The arbitrary – or should I say arbor-trary – nature of this woody perennial to emit fruit made every summer of childhood either incredibly…
“Tea, Earl Grey, Hot”
Sometimes, I like my muffins the way Captain Picard likes his tea. This unique muffin gives off the aroma of bananas paired with rich black tea that has been traditionally flavored with bergamot oil and lavender. A combo of whole wheat flour and AP flour adds a slight earthiness while keeping the muffin light. This muffin is…
Bake a Chance and Fry Something New
The classic potato fry. A delightful experience not to be trifled with. That said, other vegetables that can successfully be transformed and consumed in fry form should be applauded and enjoyed. As a strong advocate for the baked sweet potato fry, I am no stranger to fry alternatives. Which is why, upon my first…
Tunatural Use of Dressing
Neglected bottles and jars of various levels of fullness lurk in the crevices, studding the door of the fridge and hiding behind leftovers. Store-bought salad dressing. When it comes to salad, I generally take an oil and vinegar approach; however, the fridge at Blue House always houses ranch, along with random salad dressings that made…
Will Blueberry Me?
Even if walking down the aisle is not part of your future plans, you will fall in love with these blueberry confections and enter a blissful world of muffintrimony. The secret? Juicy blueberries picked at the peak of ripeness, carefully washed and packed in the freezer, used along with that seemingly fancy concoction known as…
You got the kind of lovin’ that can be so Smoothie
Blueberry Banana Smoothie “Man, it’s a hot one Like seven inches from the midday sun Well, I hear you whisper and the words melt everyone But you stay so cool” -Smooth, by Santana Rob Thomas and Santana ain’t (yeah I use that word sometimes) got nothing on this frozen breakfast milkshake. Well, they do musically,…
Guac-Amore
The best advice I can give to anyone about to embark on the journey of crafting one of the most perfect party snacks of all time is to watch this video, roll up your sleeves (imaginary or otherwise), and get started. Party Guacamole 10 Ripe Avocados ½ Green Bell Pepper, Small Diced 2 Chili Peppers, Minced…
As American As Apple Butter
Desserts that manage to mimic an American Flag are super impressive. I enjoy admiring these creations, while setting up an innocuously subtle plate of these cookies right next door. Inspired by one of the most quintessential American desserts, Apple Pie, the concentrated flavor of apple butter infuses rich apple flavor into these cookies. Studded with…
Merrily Baking It 