Category Archives: Et cetera
Kids in the Kitchen with PizzaFebruary 23rd, 2012
Lately our family’s love of pizza has shifted to an obsession. We’ve grilled pizza (and burned it). We’ve tested bread flour versus all-purpose flour (bread flour won). Instead of discussing the day’s ins and outs at the dinner table, we … Continue reading
Pepperplate: My New Favorite Food AppJanuary 4th, 2012
I consider myself a highly organized person but I think that vision is of a former self. Today my organizational tendencies lean toward drawers filled with files marked, simply, 2011, 2010 and so on. And while I’m usually able to … Continue reading
My Favorite Recipes of 2011January 1st, 2012
My recipe repertoire has definitely expanded since starting my blog in 2010, but there are still recipes I turn to again and again. One of my goals in 2011 was to become a more intuitive cook, confident in producing dishes … Continue reading
Holiday Gift Guide – 2011December 8th, 2011
This year I decided to – hold onto your hat – wrap all of my gifts by December 1. Oh, and get my Christmas cards out by November 29 (so they’d arrive on December 1). Please know that this has … Continue reading
{recipe} Football Hero NachosNovember 14th, 2011
Chef Amanda Curry at the Center for a Healthy Lifestyle is silly in the kitchen. Surrounded by pint-sized chefs, she lobs jokes, asks goofy questions and gets giggles out of even the most serious kid. Meanwhile, kids are doing the … Continue reading
Tips for Food Bloggers from SITSAugust 25th, 2011
Yesterday my food photography was featured on SITS, a fantastic community of bloggers who support and motivate each other. Nicole – a freelance writer and blogger whose blog, Moments that Define Life, is a lovely look at her life with … Continue reading
Please, Take My PepperMay 19th, 2011
I’d rather eat a pig’s ear than a pepper As a food blogger, my own personal challenge is to seek out and discover new cultures through food. If I can’t travel to Morocco, at least I can prepare a savory … Continue reading
The Gonzo Gourmet Featured on This Little MamaMay 4th, 2011
That’s me and my famwich, a catchy little phrase I picked up from Amy Lynch after reading her interview at This Little Mama. TLM was founded by my friend Elizabeth along with two of her closest friends, and I dare … Continue reading
Fresh Bread: Pretty, but BlahApril 27th, 2011
Pretty to look at, but blah on the taste buds. Any suggestions for fail-proof bread recipes? I’m trying one from Laurie Colwin next.