Yearly Archives: 2011
Halloween 2011 in Salem
I just realized that I never got around to sharing all my Halloween photos with you guys. But, who says you can't have a little Halloween in December? After all, signs of All Hallows Eve are never far away, especially when you live in Salem, Massachusetts, a.k.a. Witch City. ;)
The 2011 Breakstone’s Battle of the Kitchen Bloggers Wrap Up
Phew! Here's a quick look back at my entries into the Breakstone’s Battle of the Kitchen Bloggers, hosted by Sandra Lee. (Yep, the same folks who hosted last year’s Triple Churned Challenge.)
The Breakstone's Battle...
Triple Chocolate Ice Cream
Death by chocolate? Yes, please!
Honestly, I couldn't think of a better way to go.
This ice cream is easy to make, and gets its luxurious chocolate flavor from a generous amount of cocoa powder, chocolate...
Roasted Garlic & Spinach Pizza
This pizza is easy enough to pull off on a weeknight. It's my 2nd entry in Breakstone's Battle of the Kitchen Bloggers, hosted by Sandra Lee. (Vote & you could win $2,500!)
Sweet & Spicy Coconut Shrimp (Plus, enter to win $2,500!)
This is my appetizer entry in the Breakstone's Battle of the Kitchen Bloggers! Check out what Food Network's Sandra Lee thinks of my recipe! Plus, you can vote and enter to win a grand prize of $2,500!
Mini Turnover Cookies
Here at The Mouse House, autumn is officially pie season. From pumpkin to pecan, you can almost always find me rolling out a crust at least once a week. (Stay tuned soon for a...
Maple Roasted Figs
I put figs in the same camp as black licorice: People love them—or hate them. There never seems to be a middle ground.
If you're in the first group, then man-oh-man, are you in for...
Milk & Honey Ice Cream
Hands down, my favorite dessert has always been a dish of good vanilla ice cream drizzled with honey.
Kinda boring for a food writer, right?
I mean, don't get me wrong, I'll happily consume your fancy...
Oh my goodness, I got a book deal!
Ahoy!
So, I'm so excited I might burst! I just signed the contract for my first book deal! (Can you see me glowing from there?)
OK.
*deep breaths*
Here's the scoop.
The book
The working title is Slushed: From Frozen Gin Fizz...
How to Cook King Crab
OK, so that's sort of a trick title.
"How to Reheat King Crab" would be more accurate. In the U.S., almost all the King Crab you'll find in stores is already cooked. (It's caught, cooked,...