Yearly Archives: 2009
Warm Beet Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Who hated beets when they were a kid? Raise your hand.
Me, too.
I couldn't stand them when I was a little mouse. They were either pickled and vinegary or boiled and vinegary. Either way, they...
Gentlemen’s Brownies with Scotch-Infused Frosting
The other day, The Angry Chef headed into the city for his monthly cigar night. I wanted to make something extra special for him and his buddies, who are some of the nicest guys...
And the Winners Are…
Thanks so much to everyone who entered our contest to win Jamie Oliver's Nintendo DS game!
And the winners, selected with the help of random.org, are...(drumroll, please):
Bob
Alicia
Tommy
Congratulations! I'll e-mail you three today to get your...
Sweet Valentine’s Mice
Valentine's Mice by Kristin Schell of The Schell Cafe
I came down this morning to the nicest e-mail from foodie friend Kristin Schell over at The Schell Cafe in Texas. I couldn't resist sharing.
Kristin made...
Deep-Fried Chicken Fingers with Crispy Cheez-It Crust
It's Friday the 13th and the day before Valentine's Day. There's a dizzying array of mouthwatering, chocolate-y recipes out there this week. So...let's make something fun and crunchy.
Mouse discovers Cheez-It breading. Film at 11.
It...
Creamy Mashed Parsnips & Potatoes
See? I eat vegetables. (Sorry, couldn't resist!)
This is one of my favorite takes on mashed potatoes. It's rich, buttery, and gets a delightfully mellow sweetness from the parsnips. Soft bits of onion add a...
The Best Way to Roast a Duck (Hello, Crispy Skin!)
Intimidated by roasting a whole duck? Don't be. This post will teach you the best way to roast a duck, and guide you along with step-by-step photos.
Editor's Note (Updated November 2021): Since 2009, this...
A Very Special Gift (And a Big Thank You to David Petersen!)
Original artwork, copyright David Petersen. All rights reserved.
There's a long story about how I got my nickname, Mouse. I won't get into it now. (Some of it is kind of boring. Some of it...
Buttermilk Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This has to be one of my favorite cakes. It's remarkably tender and spicy—and covered in gloriously tangy cream-cheese and butter frosting.
And the best part? It's ridiculously easy to make. Combine the dry ingredients,...
A Photo Tour of London’s King’s Road Market
Has The Mouse gone abroad? Hehe, not at all.
You know how I love pictures—especially when they involve food. (Check out my photo tours of Boston's legendary Haymarket, Brooksby Farm in Peabody, Lyndell's Bakery, and...