Creating the Perfect Charcuterie Board
If you've hang out at The Mouse House with any regularity, chances are you've seen a charcuterie board or two (or ten).
It's been a signature entertaining move for years, and will always be one...
Food Ornaments for Christmas
We've been in the market for some new ornaments for our tree for a while. And man, did I hit the jackpot today. Check out these gorgeous, super ornate Christmas food ornaments I found...
Halloween 2019 in Salem Massachusetts
It's with a heavy heart that I have to share some heartwrenching news.
We had to say goodbye to Penelope, our 9-year-old Keeshond.
Many of you have been following along, and for that, we thank you.
She...
Halloween Guide to Salem, MA
Hard to believe we've been posting about Halloween here in our home of Salem, Massachusetts for 9 years now, give or take.
We're in the throes of another October (a.k.a. the high holy month here...
Mexican Chocolate Skull Cakes for Day of the Dead
This is one of my favorite chocolate cake recipes ever.
It's a spicy Mexican chocolate cake with a thin sugar glaze in honor of the Day of the Dead.
We thought we'd mix it up a...
Best Fudge Brownies
Any brownie recipe that starts with over a pound of butter and chocolate has my vote.
Hands down, these are the best brownies I think I've ever made.
For this recipe, I very slightly adapted Ina...
How to Make Perfect French Toast
French toast is our go-to Sunday brunch food.
It's also our late-night superstar.
Nothing hits the spot better when you roll in after midnight and you're ravenous...
(Can I get an Amen?)
We love it because, no matter...
Four Italian Cheeses You Need to Try
The Angry Chef teases me that if our house were on fire, I'd grab three things: My iPhone, my Totoro, and the cheese bin from the fridge.
He's wrong.
I'd also grab the dogs. Silly Angry...
How to Roast a Rack of Lamb
Intimidated by roasting a rack of lamb (or two, or three)?
Don't be.
I'm going to show you how.
This post explains how to roast a rack of lamb, and includes loads of tips (including a quick...
Holiday Giveaway: Sterling Silver Mystic Topaz Earrings
Ho, ho, ho!
It's our favorite time of year and we're celebrating with a giveaway from our favorite jeweler, Edward Owl!
Recently, Holly shared her recipe for homemade Chocolate Babka with us.
That's this stuff here (it...