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These Jargaritas would have been perfect for Cinquo de Mayo. But since that ship has sailed for another year, you’re just going to have to find another excuse to make them. Like Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or the random … Continue reading →
I mentioned how my friend Amber is responsible for my rather manic fascination with making strawberry shortcake crumb topping to recreate a childhood food memory. I briefly mentioned how she readily shares the arsenal of tools that she has, sometimes … Continue reading →
I often find the words “back in my day” tumbling out of my mouth. As enjoyable as I find these trips down memory lane, I’m not sure the person I’m forcing the reminiscence upon would say the same. Unless we … Continue reading →
Back in the day….and by that I mean 2012…I was on Twitter. All. The. Time. Why? Because I could. And because I wanted to. In the virtual world I don’t need to worry about being socially awkward. It’s hard to … Continue reading →
Disclaimer: The good folks at Kerrygold provided me with a copy of Coldagh’s Kitchen Diaries and coupons for their fantabulous butter. I highly recommend both. I have found a new outlet to get baked goods out of my house….it’s called … Continue reading →
I swear this rambling is going to get to a point….and a recipe. Parenting styles. Seems like there is a new one every week. I hope to avoid becoming any type of parenting caricature…tiger, helicopter… by embracing the things that … Continue reading →
Remember all those times you were asked to picture your life in x number of years? Did your idea of what that life was include the nitty gritty details? Like that you would struggle with {fill in the blank with … Continue reading →
I had to check my typing and make sure I did not title this post Easy Lemon Crud. Because I have crud on my mind. Our house has become a breeding ground for crud and crap thanks to the germs … Continue reading →
My Grandmother is old. I say that because she just turned 90. And let’s be honest….90 IS old. But the funny thing is that in my mind, she’s always been old in an ageless sort of way. As a child … Continue reading →
Once upon a time, not so long ago, my routine went something like this: Get up Go to work Come home Dinner Go to bed Interspersed, at totally random intervals, were things like: Run errands Meet friends for coffee/drinks/dinner Read … Continue reading →
Happy Half Birthday precious girl. You have amazed me over the last 180 days with your growth and development. You’ve gone from being a cuddly bundle of newborn-ness, completely unaware of the ways of this world to becoming this tiny … Continue reading →
For most of my 41 years, I was someone who was chronically early and organized. I got tasks done before they were due. I would show up at least 15 minutes early for an appointment, date, or event. Suitcases were … Continue reading →
From us. To you. Merry Happy Everything. xoxoxo, Wendi, The Mistah, and Libby Filed under: Uncategorized
I was brought up with the expectation that when I received a gift, the proper thing to do was send a thank you card. As a young child, I would sit at the dining room table and, in my loopy … Continue reading →
It seems by now I should know that The Universe really does listen. And that sometimes when it sends Opportunity knocking on my door, it doesn’t always look the way I expect it to. I didn’t intend to talk about … Continue reading →
“It’s not you. It’s me.” How many times have you heard that one? Have many times have you found those words tumbling from your own mouth? Often, we use that line in an attempt to gently extricate ourselves from a … Continue reading →
The following post originally appeared on BAH on 10 September 2009. I don’t remember ever actually having to write an essay about what I did on my summer vacation. Do teachers really give that as an assignment or have we … Continue reading →
Brownie Cupcakes Adapted from Annie Riggs 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips 1 stick of butter, cubed 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher … Continue reading →
Peach Preserves Adapted from Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving BAH Note: I took this base preserve recipe and made three different batches of preserves. One was plain peach preserves. The second was a ginger peach preserve (added ground ginger … Continue reading →
The following post appeared on BAH on 9 September 2009. After the underwhelming outcome of my egg experiment, I wanted to give it another try. So I tasked my friend Google to see what other recipes were out there. The … Continue reading →
Beef Tenderloin with Wine Sauce Adapted from Ellie Krieger BAH Note: To amp up the wine sauce even more, whisk in 1 tablespoon of butter just before taking the sauce off the heat and serving. 2 pounds beef tenderloin 4 … Continue reading →
Baked Barley and Mushrooms Adapted from And Baby Cakes Three 1 onion, diced 1 pound mushrooms, sliced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup barley 2 1/2 tablespoons butter 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth, simmering 1/4 … Continue reading →
The following post originally appeared on BAH on 2 September 2009. I can’t decide if I like this recipe or not. Maybe it needs a different cheese because the smoked Gouda seemed to overwhelm everything else. Other than a cheese … Continue reading →
Lemon Tartlettes Adapted from Sugarcrafter BAH Note: Tracy got uber fancy and made a meringue topping for her tarts. The next time I make these I might give that a try. But I thought the tartlettes were sublime sans meringue…and … Continue reading →
Panko Crusted Salmon Adapted from Ina Garten 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 salmon filets (4 to 6 ounces), skin on 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Heat your oven to … Continue reading →
The following post originally appeared on BAH on 31 August 2009. I’ve been making an effort to go through my old recipes, the ones that I’ve already tried out and decided are keepers, and post them. My goal is to … Continue reading →
Crispy Skinned Salmon with Tomato Caper Relish Adapted from The Perfect Pantry 2 plum tomatoes, diced zest of 1 orange 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and chopped 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 4 salmon … Continue reading →
Coconut Curry Tilapia Adapted from Closet Cooking BAH Note: When I make this, I keep a second can of coconut milk on hand in case I’ve put too much curry or chili paste in the sauce. Additional coconut milk will … Continue reading →
The following post was originally published on BAH on 28 August 2009. A good amount of the disk space on our Tivo gets taken up with cooking shows. Food Network, PBS, I like to mix it all up. When I … Continue reading →
Crock Pot Mole Chicken Chili Adapted from Slow Cooker Revolution BAH Note: My note in the margin says to “reduce adobo and make a double batch”. 1 large onion, diced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons … Continue reading →
Rosemary Beef Tenderloin Adapted from Saveur 2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied 1/2 cup canola oil, divided 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons butter Combine the rosemary, garlic, a pinch of kosher salt, … Continue reading →
The following post originally appeared on BAH on 26 August 2009. Some families have recipes that they pass down like heirlooms. These treasures connect generations and keep traditions alive. Other families mostly just have the memories of dishes that used … Continue reading →
Just because I made this stew in the Advantium doesn’t mean you can’t tinker with the recipe and make it in your oven. Your cooking time will be longer in the oven. Pork and Sweet Potato Stew Adapted from The … Continue reading →
Sour Cream Biscuits Adapted from Melissa d’Arabian 4 tablespoons butter, cubed and frozen for 15 – 20 minutes 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt … Continue reading →
The following post originally appeared on BAH on 24 August 2009. Just because I am a creature of habit, doesn’t mean I won’t try a new way of doing things. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. And sometimes it works … Continue reading →
Creamy Pesto Dressing Adapted from Savory Sweet Life 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons prepared pesto Add buttermilk, sour cream, mayo, and pesto to a bowl. Whisk to combine. Add salt and pepper to … Continue reading →
Parmesan Chicken Breasts Adapted from Bon Appetit 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5 to 7 ounces each) 1/2 cup grated parmesan (use the good stuff here) 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons olive oil (a herb … Continue reading →
The following post originally appeared on BAH on 19 August 2009. Used to be that when a recipe called for 8 ounces of pasta, I could just measure out half a box and be done. Not anymore. Have you noticed … Continue reading →
Bruce and Mark’s Honey Chicken Adapted from Cooking Light The Complete Quick Cook 6 to 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons apple … Continue reading →
Pork with Apples and Shallots Adapted from Elizabeth Bard’s Lunch in Paris 3 cups apple cider plus 1 cup apple cider 3 cups ice 1/4 cup kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon coriander 1 bay leaf 2 pounds … Continue reading →
The following post originally appeared on BAH on 17 August 2009. I seem to have hit an all new low with regards to trashy reality television. Why? Because despite having way too many channels of programming to choose from, I … Continue reading →
Puff Pastry Quiche Adapted from Pam Anderson’s Meatless Meals BAH Note: Feel free to use just about any vegetable. Pam suggests sliced mushrooms, halved cherry tomatoes, thin asparagus, diced leeks, or even thawed frozen spinach. 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed … Continue reading →
Mushroom and Spinach Risotto Adapted from Cooking Know How BAH Note: Leftover risotto can easily be reheated in the microwave. For a single serving, add a tiny bit of butter to the risotto and cook for about 3 minutes on … Continue reading →
Turmeric Chicken with Basmati Rice Adapted from a website that my dial up connection took me to back in the early days of the internet. My apologies for not being able to credit an actual source. BAH Note: IF I … Continue reading →
I’ve been struggling to decide what to do with this space. Lately, I have not been enjoying the process of cooking, shooting, and writing and I always told myself that I would stop blogging when I no longer enjoyed doing … Continue reading →
The following post appeared on BAH on 10 August 2009. In the kitchen, timing is everything. Food is done when it’s done. You get a little wiggle room with some dishes. Others are not so forgiving. Worst of all is … Continue reading →
Before 2012, the only Sloppy Joe I ever knew came out of a can. It had been years since our last meeting and honestly, I hadn’t given Joe much thought since then. Joe was just a piece of the past…a … Continue reading →
In a perfect world, we would have had the deviled egg spread conversation right before Easter. Because really, what happens to all those eggs that have been dyed and decorated after the egg hunt is over? I wish someone could … Continue reading →
The following post appeared on BAH on 5 August 2009. Breakfast at our house is usually pretty routine. I make a batch of Alton Brown’s Overnight Oatmeal once a week. And I alternate that with some of SFC’s Not Quite … Continue reading →
