Monthly Archives: December 2008

How to Make Buttermilk Biscuits

These are super easy to make. If you have a food processor or mixer, you can throw them together in less than 10 minutes. If you don't, it will take just a wee bit longer...

Mexican Wedding Cake Cookies

We had some serious snow this weekend here in Boston. (In fact, I think it's still snowing out!) Here's Dexter, The Barking Sous Chef, out in the blizzard last night. He loves snow so much,...

Panko-Crusted Thin-Cut Pork Chops

OK, so this isn't diet food. This is a fried pork chop. And it's just about one of the best things I've had in a long time. These pork chops are dipped in a mixture...

10 Fabulous Holiday Gifts for Under $30

I don't know many folks who aren't watching their pennies these days. Here are 10 neat foodie finds that won't drain your piggy bank. All the prices are accurate as of tonight. 1. Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized...

A Little Site Maintenance Tonight

We're polishing up The Hungry Mouse this evening. We apologize if you experience any site errors. We'll be back up and running in a jiffy! Thanks! +Jessie

The Tea Drinker’s Handbook, A Review

The Tea Drinker's Handbook By Francois-Xavier Delmas, Mathias Minet, and Christine Barbaste Published by Abbeville Press The Tea Drinker's Handbook: Think reading about tea sounds kind of, well, bland? Think again. The Tea Drinker's Handbookis an insightful, educational,...

Chicken & Apple Sausage Sub with Caramelized Onions, Peppers & Brie

This is the perfect kind of sandwich to throw together on nights—like tonight, at the Mouse House—that you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. You can use almost any combination...

How to Make Your Own Hot Chocolate Mix

Did you know you can make your own hot chocolate mix? As in, grind cacao nibs to a fine powder, then mix them with milk and sugar for an out-of-this-world hot chocolate-y experience? You can. And...

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

This soup takes a while to make, but very little of that time is actually spent standing over the stove. Chunks of butternut squash, sweet onion, and elephant garlic are slow roasted in the oven...

The Hungry Mouse Gets a Makeover!

It's official! After 6 months and 150+ posts, The Hungry Mouse has a new coat of paint! We've been working hard over the last weeks to redesign this site to be faster, friendlier, and...