Milk Liqueur

After straining three times, I’m still left with this milky white liqueur. Supposedly, if you repeatedly strain this liqueur it will become clear. I’m using an ultra-fine filter. I don’t even know where to find a finer filter. Hmmm…. I think I’m stuck with this milky white nog. Good thing […]

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 […]

Seafood Soup

Whoops! I forgot to take a picture of the veggies!

Oh well, hidden underneath this pile of seafood were handfuls of mung bean sprouts, cabbage, half a pepper, almost one whole jalapeƱo, a little onion and a handful of random veggies that I believe included an Asian radish […]

Potato Bread

Potato Bread

Home-made bread…. it’s one of life’s simple pleasures.

Several years ago, this simple recipe for potato bread was my introduction to baking bread from scratch.

And, I have to say, it’s still a real winner.

Potato Bread […]

Pisco Sour

Can it be a Pisco Sour without the Amargo Chuncho Bitters?

Pisco Sour makes 2

4 ounces Pisco (here, Barsol) 2 ounces lime juice 1/2 – 2 ounces simple syrup (use it to your taste) 1 egg white one hefty dash of Amargo Chuncho Bitters 2 […]

Base Tomato Sauce

This isn’t my favorite brand of tomatoes. Personally, I’d never use it for a marinara. But, it makes a perfectly acceptable base sauce. It has the added bonus of being easy to find. Wander into just about any Costco, you’ll almost always find a pallet full of these 6 lb […]

Best Basic Northern-Style Cornbread

Southerners, avert your eyes if you must. This is a delicate, moist, crumbly, yet, somehow cake-y and SWEET cornbread. This is one of our all-time favorites. But, that doesn’t meal we’ll ever give up the sheer awesomeness that is traditional Southern cornbread.

Best Basic Northern-Style Cornbread makes 1 […]

Basil Limeade

Basil adds another burst of freshness to this already lovely drink.

Basil Limeade makes 2

4-5 basil leaves juice of 3 limes 2-3 Tablespoons light brown sugar

Garnish lime twist or wedge, to garnish

In a powerful blender, liquify all. Start with […]

Braised Red Cabbage

Such pretty color …when it’s raw. Then, you apply some heat and it turns into wet mess. It’s not hard to make red cabbage taste yummy. But, it’s nearly impossible to make it LOOK yummy.

I’m halfway there. This dish tastes yummy.

Braised Red Cabbage makes […]

Pimento Cheese

Pimento Cheese… with a Kick!

Pimento Cheese makes 2 soup bowls (aka chip dip bowls)

3 cups white cheddar 8oz cream cheese 1 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup blue cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup homemade mayo 1 roasted red pepper 2 […]