It’s amazing what a couple of dodgy looking vegetables can do. Sprouting potatoes, hairy looking carrots, a wedge of stale sourdough… these misfits make up make the most delicious soup. Take the stale bread for example; it was sitting on the counter for a least a week. I was going…
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I’ll be honest with you, I don’t flip out over string beans. But, I really do enjoy them when they’re fresh and in season, especially the skinny ones. I’m convinced that the yellow ones taste differently (questionable), so I buy a bunch because they’re pretty and I have to have…
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Step aside quinoa, I’ve found a new love… Say hello, to cracked wheat. It’s a mild, nutty grain with a pleasantly chewy texture. If you like couscous, it tastes very similar-but better. Technically, it is known as ‘bulgur wheat’ but I absolutely cannot stand that name (ugh, I can’t even…
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I love my slow cooker. Throwing a bunch of stuff into an electric pot and letting it cook all day is very appealing. It’s that whole ‘set it & forget it’ mentality. For this recipe, I defrosted boneless, skinless chicken thighs from the freezer and combined it with tomatoes and white…
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“Mommy, what kind of toppings are we gonna use for the muffins?” “Uh, toppings?” “Yeah, like sprinkles, candy… chocolate chips?” (thinking…) “Toppings are for cupcakes, little man. They’re too sweet for muffins.” (pause…) “Wait, Mommy I know! We can use granola! Is that a good choice?” ( ♥ ♥ ♥ ) Of…
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