Monthly Archives: September 2008
Tuesday’s Bento
Ooof, what a crazy day!
Thankfully, I had a really nice lunch, courtesy of my dear husband, The Angry Chef. I told him last night that my day today would most likely be nuts, so...
Brown-Sugar Cranberry Sauce
Ever since I was a kid, cranberry sauce has always been one of my favorite things about the fall.
Most of the time, my mom made homemade cranberry sauce.
Now, she's an amazing cook.
Sometimes, though, if...
Crispy Bacon Buns
At the risk of sounding like a big geek, these are buns that would make a Hobbit proud. They're fragrant with garlic and dotted with crispy chunks of bacon. They're marvelous slathered with a...
Happy Sea Urchin Meringues
When I made a batch of Tuxedo Meringues a few weeks ago, my dear friend the Lady Otter and I got to talking about cookies. Our conversation went something like this:
"Hey Mouse, you know...
Cheese Tasting, Part 1: Blue Cheese
Ah, cheese. Where to begin. It has to be one of my favorite things in the world.
I love creamy cheese and stinky cheese and cheese that comes wrapped in leaves. I love cheese in...
Crispy Sesame Chicken Nibbles
Win friends and influence people with Crispy Sesame Chicken Nibbles! Just kidding.
(Sorry, I had a very long day at work.)
Seriously, though, I defy you to serve these at a party and not have them...
Autumn Harvest Beef Stew
I have a pretty strong nesting instinct year round. When the cold weather kicks in, though, I go into overdrive, and start to do things like knit scarves and make stew and bake in...
Chocolate Tasting, Part 1
With Halloween approaching, the Angry Chef and I have candy on the brain. Consider this the first article in a series of chocolate tastings.
We spotted these at Whole Foods and couldn't resist picking them...
Get Halloween-y, Part II: 13 More Tricks & Treats
I'm getting really excited for Halloween. The stores are starting to fill up with all sorts of fabulous and spooky goodies.
This article is a continuation of the shopping guide I started a few weeks...
Easy Sunday Hash Brown Omelette
Omelettes have always been one of my favorite weekend foods. You can get up late, fill one with whatever you have on hand, and it will keep you going for most of the day.
When...