The wind shifts. Fingers, toes and other extremities settle into that persistent icy feeling. A cocoon of blankets only brings temporary comfort. We crave steady warmth that can only be achieved from the inside out. The time has come to cozy up to a big bowl of this subtly spicy and texturally dynamic stew. So…
Taco Taco!
Sometimes cravings are born. Other times, cravings are made. Discussion regarding what should be prepared for Wednesday Date Night at Blue House remained fruitless until the Bearded One and I separately learned from the internet that October 4th now exists as National Taco Day. As such, we gave in to our penchant for Tex-Mex flavors…
Caramel Me All About It
Caramel Apple Muffins Once tasted, these muffins speak for themselves. Not literally, that would be unsettling. They taste really good so make them and judge for yourself! 3 Gala Apples – Any type of apple will do, though NOT RED DELICIOUS (unless that really is your favorite apple and you really want to use it)…
Stepped Up Stuffed Peppers
View cooking not as a task or chore. Instead shift the perspective to resemble the one we take when embarking on a road trip with stops along the way, some planned and some serendipitous. My Bearded Husband deserves the credit for this concept inspired by the presence of excess bell peppers in our fridge and…
Wickled Eggs
The painstaking process of peeling eggs in large quantities is made effortless by my mother’s deft fingers. She leaves behind a mountain of white shell bits piled on top of a paper towel made damp by the repeated tap and roll. A vintage Pyrex mixing bowl brims with perfectly oblong protein packages awaiting their deviled…
Pineapple Lime Cheesecake
Flecks of fresh lime zest swirl throughout a creamy cheesecake filling dotted with vibrant pops of pineapple. Each bright bite sings with flavor, bringing comfort and contentment to your day. Make it for the family at home, or bring it to a party to share with friends. This show-stopping slab of sweetness will steal…
Twice Merrily Baked Potatoes
“Po-Ta-Toes! Boil ‘em, mash ‘em, stick ‘em in a stew…” -Samwise Gamgee OR Bake them twice with a bunch of other scrumptious ingredients. Plus cheese! Treat this recipe as less of a list of rules and more as a set of guidelines. The vegetables, seasoning, and cheese used for the filling can all be substituted…
Beer:30 San Marco Tasting
A specific hankering brings one to Beer:30 San Marco and leads to a sensory experience of pure artistic expression manifested in the form of craft beer. Rows of glass bottles and aluminum cans featuring unique designs and logos line the shelves. A collage of stickers covers the top wall above the refrigerated case filled with…
Quinizza aka Pizza-Flavored Quinoa
The embers of an intense passion gently glow deep within the confines of my soul. I willingly fuel this unquenchable craving on a daily basis, nourishing its presence and embracing its necessity. I speak, of course, of garlic. It will be a strange and unhappy day when something I cook does not contain an (abundant)…
As Pretty As a Peach Bars
Slice a peach cleanly in half and gently pull the pit from the center, revealing blushed craggy walls. This textured core gives way to juicy ochre flesh surrounded by skin that echoes the simultaneous soft and rough quality of a cat’s tongue. The sweet tang of a perfectly ripe peach is irresistible and can’t be…
Merrily Baking It 