Archive for May, 2009
Strawberry Brunch Tart with Thyme and Black Pepper
This is not a fancy tart. It’s not one of those gorgeous, fresh-fruit-and-custard puff pastry things that looks like a piece of art. I’ll make you one of those one of these days. Don’t get me wrong: Those are lovely, too. But, this…this is messy and delicious and is the kind of thing that you [...]
Basic Cooking: Perfect Mashed Potatoes
I could eat bowls of buttery mashed potatoes for dinner—which is probably why I don’t make them too often. (Hello, carb coma!) There are a zillion recipes out there for making mashed potatoes. Here’s how I make mine. They’re simple and creamy—and just a wee bit tangy from the addition of a little sour cream. [...]
Basil & Garlic Pork Burgers
Well, hello! It’s so good to be back in the kitchen! So one of the first things The Angry Chef did when we got back from the country was get to work cleaning up the grill and getting it ready for summer. While he was outside, I whipped together one of my all-time favorite burgers. [...]
Back in the Kitchen on Tuesday!
Hiya, Just a quick note with an update. For those of you I haven’t spoken with…my father passed away suddenly about three weeks ago. He was an amazing man, and I know someday I’ll write more about him. The Angry Chef and I have spent the last three weeks in the country with my mom [...]
Out of town for a week
It’s never good to pass along sad news. The Hungry Mouse will be closed for business for about a week due to a death in the family. We’ll be back in the kitchen soon. +Jessie
