Author Archive for Jessie
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, then blast frozen to preserve its fresh taste.) This one is more method than actual recipe. The goal is to [...]
Angel Food Cake
As I write this, my angel food cake is upside down, cooling in the kitchen. Upside down. You heard me right. Making angel food cake is one of the great acts of culinary faith. After separating a dozen eggs, beating them to soft peaks, and baking your cake in a quake-free kitchen, flipping it over [...]
Dutch Oven Battle: Lodge vs. Le Creuset
Let me start by saying: This was not a scientific experiment. This was one little mouse in her kitchen with 2 pots and 8 lbs. of short ribs. If you want science, check out Cook’s Illustrated exhaustive test. (Nitpickers, please pick nits over there.) When it comes to cast iron, to a lot of people, [...]
Homemade Dulce de Leche
I’ve always said that I don’t have a sweet tooth. For the large part, that’s true. I’ll take a handful of salty pretzels over chocolate almost any day. However. Dulce de leche might be my undoing. It’s seriously so, so, so good. I found myself tiptoeing over to the fridge with a spoon in hand. [...]
Homemade Ketchup
I don’t know about you, but I’m so (like, so so so so) happy that summer’s coming. This winter was a long, snow-filled one in New England, and everyone I know is happy to see the thermometer finally rising a little. Which brings me to thoughts of summer plans. Which brings me to barbecues and [...]
Homemade Candy for Your Easter Basket (Plus More Easter Ideas)
This Easter, give that hard-working bunny a little help and make your own candy. You can do it. It’s easier than you might think. Here are a handful of great candy recipes that you can make at home. They’re tried and true favorites at The Mouse House. I’ve even included a few treats for the, [...]
Peep Topiary (Plus Other Easter Table Top Decorating Ideas)
I’ve always had an active imagination. I am that auntie who likes to tell your kids stories. If you know me, you know what I’m talking about. And if you have kids under five, chances are that I’ve told your wee ones a tall tale or two. For example, if your kids think that squirrels [...]
Bacchanalia in Salem, MA
Now, as you might imagine, Salem, Mass. can be a pretty interesting place to live. And when it comes to celebrating the rites of Spring, I’d argue that no one does it better—this side of ancient Rome, that is. Last weekend, we hit Salem’s fourth annual Spring Fling event, hosted by our favorite kitchen shop [...]
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Bundles with Sage Infused Sour Cream
See, I do eat vegetables. (Granted, they’re almost always wrapped in some kind of pork product, but still.) Asparagus, even! Some folks would say it’s not possible. When I was a kid, I hated asparagus so much that I used to hide it behind the couch. True story. Oh, how times have changed. So, this [...]
Exciting News & A New Promotion from Kraft
We’re excited to announce that we’re one of three blogs asked to participate in a holiday celebration program sponsored by Kraft and Breakstone’s sour cream. Read on for the details–including how you can enter to win $2,500.
