Allie

“Not-Crab Cakes” Recipe

Crab cakes made entirely *without* crab! You won’t notice the difference!

Last week turned out to be a rather unintentional blog hiatus. While I don’t regret using the time to do other things for my mental health, I kept getting ideas and new posts started without actually finishing them, which annoys me a bit. So, to ease myself back into this wonderful habit of writing again,Continue reading “Getting Back in the Groove!”

Instant Pot Yogurt: NOT A Single-Day Undertaking!

Making yogurt is deceptively easy — it’s the time you really have to invest to make it all work!

Wine Buying Tips: “Bookmarking” Your Favorites

Maybe it’s the writer or reader in me, but whenever I find a wine I love, I have to document it. This doesn’t mean I post every “cool” wine I find on Instagram, though others do use that as a means of noting their own discoveries, and it is a valid option. Instead, I justContinue reading “Wine Buying Tips: “Bookmarking” Your Favorites”

Reflection: Five-months of Blogging and Fooding

How has it been five months since the blog began? A moment of looking back to see how it’s affected and changed me thus far.

Adventures in Bread Baking — Soda Bread Sorta… Success?!

If at first you don’t succeed, bake and bake and bake some more! Adventures with Irish soda bread recipes using leftover whey from cheesemaking!

Wine Challenge, Week 15: Tavel Rosé

A return to the Wine Challenge after a month’s hiatus. Going back to rosé first before hitting some heavier wines in the latter half of this journey.

Baking is Black Magic, and Other Suppositions at Altitude

Musings in the world of baking. Is it a world I dare step into, or are the skills and rewards alike beyond my current reach?

Fourth of July Special: Colorado Wine Edition!

And now, as an addendum to yesterday’s post, some Colorado-based wines that could pair beautifully for the Fourth of July or other outdoor summer fare. Here are three that I love.

Fourth of July Special: Wines for Fireworks and Weekend Grillin’

Looking for a great wine to take to a summer gathering? Whether you celebrate the Fourth of July or not, here are five of my picks for this season!