When I think of football I think of friends, fun and the grill. Unfortunately, practically the whole of the United States is freezing, which does not encourage spending time outside grilling. No, worries though, with a little oven smoking you to can have ribs that taste like they just came off the grill. Just add…
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Pancetta, and Ricotta Toast
Yesterday a miraculous thing happened. It was like a regular day. I woke up, got dressed, walked the dogs and settled in for a busy day. Then as I sat at my table working on some images I notice a bright yellow light streaming through my window. “What could the source of such light be?”,…
It’s Been Three Months in Our Tiny House
It’s been roughly three months since we moved into our little camper with the dream to save money and build a home. Many of you have asked how are we doing, how do I cook in such a tiny kitchen or have we frozen to death yet? I have answers to all those questions and…
Spiced Ancient Grain Hot Cereal
I know that 2015 officially started on January 1 (obviously) but, I don’t mentally start the year until the first Monday of the New Year. Call it procrastinating or being in denial but, it’s how I roll. It’s like diets. Diets always start on Monday. There is something about the new year that gives you…
Get the Party Started Appetizers
The end of the year approaches. January 1st is when many of us write out a list of resolutions of things we want to do better or how we want to look better. But, before the list writing begins 2014 deserves a proper send off. Today I collected some of my favorite appetizers to help…
Cheddar Cheese Crackers with Apple and Rosemary
Christmas has come and gone and it’s time to trade that Santa hat for a PAR-TAY hat and some noise makers. I am talking New Year’s Eve! New Year’s Eve parties are all about small bites, nibbles, cocktails and bubbly. It’s also about unknowingly doing your best “Elaine dance” and praying that everyones phone suddenly…
Spiced Rum Apple Cake with Apple Cider Caramel Glaze
These are mini rum cakes, but not just plain mini rum cakes, but apple spiced mini rum cakes with apple cider caramel sauce. When I first made these little cakes, I diced the apples, but it made the cake lumpy. They were tasty, but lumpy and very difficult to remove from the pan. Round two…
Mantecaditos con Guayaba (Shortbread Almond Cookies with Guava)
Today the internet will be flooded with cookies. Glorious cookies! Every every year the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap begins and food bloggers from across the world exchange cookies through the mail and post them on their blogs to share with the world. All proceeds raised during the cookie swap go towards Cookies for Kids Cancer….
How to Roast Red Peppers
***This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Allrecipes. The opinions and text are all mine. Roasting red pepper is one of the easiest things ever. And, once you learn how to do it your set. It’s like riding a bike; you’ll never forget. I love to roast peppers in the summer…
Chewy Gingersnap and Chocolate Chip Cookies with Spiced Rum Glaze
It’s that time of year! Time to get your bake on! Cookies, cakes, pies, breads, cinnamon rolls the list can go on and on. But, they all are all about getting your bake on. I’m normally not a huge fan of baking but, when Christmas rolls around I can’t help but be filled with the baking…