Don’t ask me why, because I don’t know what to tell you. It’s a new recipe, but in verse. Each step in a different poetic format. Yes, I’m crazy, but at least I’m having fun! 😀
Category Archives: Food Preparation
Market Fresh — April 2022
Pasta Wars: “A Fresh Hope”
Ever tried making pasta completely from scratch? Well, I hadn’t either until last week! Here’s how it’s going.
Pantry Stocking: Basics
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.
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!
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”
Ventures with Vodka (and Other Serious Silliness), Part 1/2
Vodka + fruit + spices + time = YUM! It really is that simple. Check out what began as an idea to make a fruit-infused vodka, and what happened instead.