When I am shopping at the grocery store, I usually throw a bag of croutons into my cart. Even though they kinda taste like salted cardboard, sheer laziness and convenience prevail. Tired of bagged croutons, I finally decided to make my own croutons, how hard could it be? Isn’t it like glorified toast in bite-sized …
Cookies made with cereal have popped up on my feed lately and the one that caught my attention was Buttermilk by Sam’s Lucky Charms Cookies. For lack of a better word, these cookies are Happy! And we all know we could use some HAPPY right now. The cookies have crispy edges, chewy centers, and gooey …
Another winner from Vaughn Vreeland and NYTCooking’s Cookie Week. He captures all the flavors of Mexican Hot Chocolate in a fabulous cookie, cinnamon sweetness, cayenne spiciness, and cocoa to bring out the chocolate. To top it off, the marshmallows are melty and gooey, just like on a cup of cocoa. The cookies are rolled in …
After I recover from the Thanksgiving turkey-stuffing, sweet potato casserole, and pumpkin pie extravaganza, I crank up the Christmas music, which I play until New Year’s Day (yes, I am that obnoxious person who LOVES Christmas music). I watch The Holiday, in place of Santa Clause (the kids are all grown up now), and patiently …
I know you all know I am a city girl at heart. Give me skyscrapers, bridges, cars, museums, and bright lights any day. Not that I don’t appreciate mountains, forests, and nature, but I prefer the urban jungle. Whenever we get the chance, we head into The City for the day, Chinatown, the Ferry Building, …
The weather has taken a definite turn so I am pivoting from stress cooking to cookie baking. It’s windy, cold, and wet, it’s time to crank up the oven and test a few cookie recipes. Which new cookie will reign supreme and star in this year’s holiday cookie box? I usually don’t start this early, …
I don’t hide my political views very well…and I don’t try to. You googled a recipe and my blog popped up (probably Mochi Muffins, lol) and here you are. My blog is mostly about food, a little about travel, and the occasional musing on sports, my family, and politics. Try Not to Skip to the …
One of my favorite “cheats” are the Japanese curry blocks found in most Asian markets. These little blocks contain the spices and flavorings plus a thickener to make a Japanese-style curry. It’s an easy weeknight meal that comes together in 20-60 minutes depending on your protein. These curry blocks are so good you’ll find them …
Yay. Back to my second favorite city in the world…New York. In the immoral words of Tony Bennett, I left my heart in San Francisco and it will always be first. But wow, New York, I love you. Every time I return to this amazing city I am in awe of its energy. The number …