Monthly Archives: August 2009
Pickled Red Onions
I can’t take the credit for this one! When Bridget, my friend since 5th grade, texted to ask what she could substitute for rose in a recipe she was making, I persuaded her to send over the pictures. Here’s some … Continue reading
Filed under alcohol, Food, How To, Photography Tips, Recipes
In Print: Clips from Food Sections
5. – The Chicago Tribune Get Cracking with Eggs “My friends, this is the moment we’ve all been waiting for: the moment when we learn how to crack open an egg with one hand.” 4. – The Boston Globe Local … Continue reading
Filed under Food, News, Outside DC, Restaurants
Today’s Motto
You can purchase this fabulous British sign here. My list before I leave for a weekend in New Hampshire on Thursday is about a mile long and includes ridiculously long tasks like making our living room drapes, finishing the trim … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Welcoming Neighbors
We’ve got new neighbors! And they happen to be our friends! I love the excitment of starting a relationship with new neighbors. There’s the importance of the first impression and the stress of setting “territorial” rules. It’s great! Whenever someone … Continue reading
In Print: Clips from Food Sections
5. – The Chicago Tribune Forbidden Foods “Barely legal, but delicious.” 4. – The Boston Globe Dates are Ripe with Tradition “Dates are serious business in Arabia, the Middle East, and North Africa, where they help sustain life in harsh … Continue reading
Filed under Food, News, Outside DC
Tip of the Day: Using Dried Beans
Dried beans can be quite the money saver over canned, especially when bought in bulk. Here’s how I soak and cook them. I start by sorting through the beans to make sure there aren’t any little stones or debris. Then … Continue reading
Filed under Ethnic Food, Food, Healthy, How To, Tip of the Day
The Incredible Chocolate Cake
I know, I’m showing you a picture of a cupcake and I turned my chocolate cake recipe into a batch of chocolate cupcakes, but I’m still calling it The Incredible Chocolate Cake. That’s because it is incredible. What’s the secret … Continue reading
Food Photography
I have to share… I just can’t resist. One of my favorite websites, The Pioneer Woman, wrote about her favorite tips for taking pictures of food. Check it out here. If you’re anything like me, it’s going to make you … Continue reading
Filed under baking, Food, How To, Photography Tips
Happy Birthday Love Bug!
Today’s my husband’s birthday. I hit up the grocery store last night for the ingredients for an amazing chocolate cake – stay tuned for the recipe on Monday.I feel like I should be making this cake from ffffound
In Print: Clips from Food Sections
5. – The Chicago Tribune Versatile Cucumbers work in Soups or Appetizers “Often relegated to the relish tray or salad bowl, or pickled and left to languish in the refrigerator, cucumbers deserve some respect.” 4. – The Boston Globe We’re … Continue reading
