After a nice hiatus to get organized and set myself up for 2022 success, I have returned. Tonight, I discuss what basics I have to have on hand in my kitchen to make it through the week.
Author Archives: Allie
Christmas for One: New Recipes, 1 of 2
For those curious about how my experimental crêpes went on Christmas Day… let’s just say those “leftovers” did not last! Read on for the recipe. Happy holidays!
Christmas for One: A Tailored Menu of Favorites
Flying solo for the holidays? Me, too. I’m sharing my menu and wine pairings for Christmas Day 2021, in case you could use some inspiration.
Vodka Ventures: The Long-Delayed Part 2/2
What did I do with the leftover vodka from making liqueur? If your answer was “drink it,” you’d be mistaken! Here’s what I did instead.
Recipe: Doug’s Cold Brew
Presenting my version of at-home cold brew, with a great many thanks to Doug, who helped make it happen!
A Secret to Creativity: Consume, Consume, Consume
Post-Thanskgiving musings on how to combat creative blocks and keep producing the work you love.
Wine Challenge, Week 19: Tawny Port-straganza!
Anyone still here? I know, it’s been a while, but I’m back and here to talk wine once again. A toast to tawny port! Let’s go!
Tsipouro: What comes after grape harvest
Ever heard of tsipouro? I hadn’t until I needed it for a wedding gift! Check out some background and my tasting notes on one particular brand of this grape-based distillate.
Mushroom Harvest — Lion’s Mane
Oh man, I was born ready for this! Ever since I fell in love with lion’s mane a while back and, per recommendation, made awesome pseudo-crab cakes out of them, I couldn’t wait to start cultivating some of these on my own. After a month of waiting, and quite honestly doing every part of theContinue reading “Mushroom Harvest — Lion’s Mane”
Dreaming Days: Preparing to Go Tiny
Looking ahead to the future, and describing one of the deeper “whys” of this blog.
Seeking Continual Flavor 