Features Posts
Fresh and Spicy Peach Salsa
This is one of my favorite fruity salsas. The sweetness of the peaches is offset by spicy Serrano chilis, lime, cilantro, and an unexpected party guest: cool, crisp cucumber.
Drunken Coffee Jello Squares
OK, kids: This is coffee. In solid form. It’s been sweetened with condensed milk and booze-ified with a healthy dose of Kahlua—then rubberized into a blissful, cocktail-hour finger food thanks to the magic of gelatin. Now, you have to like Jello, or Jello-like food, for this to work. If you do, you’re in for a treat.
Flowers in May Signed Print Giveaway
Enter to win the Today I Feel Like Baking print from Flowers in May (plus a bonus, mystery present)! Read on for details.
The Hungry Mouse meets Guy Fieri!
We had the chance to meet Food Network’s Guy Fieri this past weekend at Salem’s Lobster Shanty. We stopped to chat and take a few pics.
The Winners of the Plum Island Cookie Giveaway!
We’re pleased to announce the winners of our Plum Island Cookie giveaway!
Plum Island Cookie Giveaway (Contest Now Closed)
Enter to win a gift certificate for a beautiful box of Plum Island Cookies. These handmade French shortbread cookies are gorgeous (and delicious!)
A New Addition to Our Family!
Sorry we’ve been away for a few days! We’ve been busy welcoming the newest member of our family! We’re pleased to introduce you to Penelope!
Homemade Ricotta
The idea of making cheese at home is kind daunting. There’s talk of rennet and starters and thermometers and precise temperature readings. Make no mistake, I’ll get to major cheesemaking. One of these days. Luckily, making ricotta at home is an easy way to get your feet wet with cheesemaking. Honestly, this is so simple. I don’t know why I haven’t done it before.
Green Almonds
Green almonds have a really short season—sharing that Endangered Spring Vegetable Status with ramps, fiddlehead ferns, and pea greens—from April to about mid-June. You might find them labeled “fresh almonds.”
