Is there anything more satisfying than successfully making bread from scratch? It makes me feel like a superhero. Like a master of science, make something from nothing, superhero. I love to watch the yeast bloom, and the dough rise. I love to feel a shaggy dough come together in my hands as I knead. I … Continue reading
Category Archives: Party Food
Cook: Baked Buffalo Wings
You may have hit your buffalo quota last night, but stick with me. This is the culmination of years spent trying to figure out how to make really good chicken wings at home. I’ve tried frying, I’ve tried baking, I’ve tried saucing them before cooking, saucing them after, cooking them high, cooking them low, and … Continue reading
Cook: Quick and Easy Pizza Sticks
Some may say that this isn’t cooking. That putting together a string of already made things doesn’t count as a recipe. That opening a few cans doesn’t constitute “home cooked.” I would submit though, that in the heat of the Holidays, when we’re making lists upon lists of food to prepare and gifts to give … Continue reading
Drink: #FancyDrinkFriday – Cranberry Poinsettia
It’s been a while since we’ve celebrated the fancy in life, but what better time than right now, when everything is sparkly and sweet and full of cheer? This cocktail is extra fancy because it’s sparkly and sweet and also full of cheer. It’s perfect to serve Christmas eve, or before your Christmas dinner. Plus, look … Continue reading
Cook: Browned Butter Chocolate Potato Chip Blondies
I make a lot of assumptions here. I assume that since you’re here, you’ll read what I have to say. I assume that you’ll trust me enough to make some of the recipes I post, or try to visit some of the places I visit. I assume that all of you out there are … Continue reading
Cook: Pizza Bagels, 4 Ways
Last night I made beer braised short ribs and they were delicious. They were also definitely grown-up food. Fancy short ribs and fancy potatoes with fancy plating. What I’m writing about now though is completely opposite of that and honestly I don’t remember the last time I was more excited about dinner. Remember pizza bagels? … Continue reading
Party: Crostini Bar
Golden toasty bread with ample toppings is a party I want to go to every single time. Crostini is really just toast, but with all sorts of good stuff piled high on top. Cheese is a must, meat is optional, and of course add a few really good store-bought goodies because even Ina says that … Continue reading