Traditional Cornbread

Baking at a high heat gives this deep golden brown crust.

Traditional Cornbread makes 1 8×8 inch baking dish

2 cups cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 Tablespoons finely ground sugar 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/3 cups […]

Cranberry Spice Bread

This is a lovely dense, barely sweet quick bread. We paired this with a cheese platter and a fresh fruit tray for a quick and easy brunch. The tart cranberry sauce adds a great bite of fresh tartness that works well against rich and creamy cheeses.

Cranberry Spice […]

Cereal Milk

Milk by Christina Tosi might just be my favorite cookbook for all times. For starters, it allows us to attempt the sweet and savory treats of Momofuku Milk Bar in our very own kitchen. It’s also bursting with unique ideas that jumpstart inspiration in my kitchen. And, most importantly, it’s […]

Old Faithful — My New Oven

I’m a practical kinda girl. Function trumps flashy every day of the week for me.

Why is Wolf king? Dual burners, that’s why. But, we’re not planning a full remodel. We have to work with what we have. That means we’re stuck with a standard 30″ space. That […]

Breaking In A New Griddle

First, scrub with soap and water. Then, boil potato skins covered in water.

After 15 minutes, they’ll turn black and yucky looking.

Rinse and dry well with a paper towel. Then, heat with surface covered in vegetable shortening. Turn off […]

Penne Frittata

Here, left over pesto, penne and chicken come together to make a quick & easy dinner that we really want to eat. One regret… A drizzle of pesto would have made this even better. Next time, I’ll be sure to save enough pesto to drizzle over the top.

October 12th, 2011 | Category: Breakfast, Eggs, Food, Garden, Mostly Healthy, Pasta, Quick Lunches, Recipe, Simple Bites, Snacks, Vegetables | Leave a comment

A Hike In The Woods

What’s the appropriate meal before a hike in the woods on a cool morning at the tail end of summer?

Bircher-Benner Muesli makes 1 bowl

1 Tablespoon rolled oats 2 Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoon Sweetened Condensed milk (or 1 Tablespoon cream & 1 teaspoon sugar) 1 […]

Gu’s Bistro Fried Rice

Can you take the heat?

Leftover chicken and hot red peppers from Gu’s Bistro made an amazing stir fried rice. If you like it hot, this makes a quick & delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Gu’s Bistro Chicken Fried Rice

leftover Gu’s chili pepper […]

Iced Chrysanthemum Tea

In Chinese medicine, Chrysanthemum is said to be a “cooling” herb. I can’t speak to the medical benefits, but, I always feel refreshed after a cup. Then, it occurred to me. Chrysanthemum Iced Tea… What a perfect tea for summer! I prefer to keep the sugar to a minimum in […]

Griddle-Fried Duck Eggs

The most important part about griddle frying?

Get the griddle good and hot before cracking your eggs. But, not too hot… or you’ll burn the butter. There’s a fine line between hot and smoking hot. Hot is good. Smoking hot is bad. (When it comes to cooking, that […]