And POOF! Just like that, summer was gone. I am fully aware that it is still technically summer but the tell tale signs are all around us: breath is View Post
Strawberry Balsamic Thyme Freezer Jam
When I was small, my mom made strawberry freezer jam every year during Michigan's brief and glorious strawberry season. It was my mom's thing: her View Post
Pickled Ginger (Gari)
I love sushi. I love it so much. I love everything about it. The fish, the rice, the nori, the little wad of wasabi, but as much as I love all of View Post
How to Render Duck Fat and Make Duck Cracklins
"Duck fat! Hoo ha ha!...*" *Like Shark Bait, Hoo Ha ha! from 'Finding Nemo'. "crackLINS! crackLINS! crackLINS! crackLINS! Duck, duck, duck, View Post
Ham and Swiss with Caramelized Onion on Rye Pizza
Here we are in Challenge #5 in Project Food Blog from foodbuzz.com! Thank you all many times over for the support you've given me in the comments View Post
Thai Sweet and Hot Garlic Dipping Sauce
...Does writing two posts in a row with a sweet and spicy theme say something about me? In actuality, I do believe I can blame this one on you View Post
Pique (Puerto Rican Style Hot Sauce)
Spicy hot is how things are around here. From the weather to the produce to the activity level, everything packs major heat these days. My View Post
Sweet Black Cherry Pie Filling
I used to think I despised cherries. This was some high-heresy for a girl raised awfully close to 'The Cherry Capital of the World'.* Why I View Post