Today is a big day for me! I'm spending the day getting certified as a barreFit instructor. While I'm sweating it out in the studio, I want to share this fantastic recipe for Ropa Vieja that was inspired by my time in Miami last month. Take advantage of the slow-cooker to turn out this saucy, shredded, salty, sweet Cuban Classic flank steak preparation. Serve with some hot, cooked rice, a shower of fresh cilantro, and some lime wedges for squeezing and and feel like you've been transported to Miami! You know that trip I took to Miami last month? This will come as no surprise to most of you, but my awesome roomies (Mary and Meseidy) I ate View Post
Apple Cider and Beer Braised Pot Roast
It's finally Fall. I wait all year for this; pumpkins, scarlet maple leaves, blustery wind, butternut squash, grey clouds with bits of brilliant blue peeking through, hay bales, mega-bags of miniature chocolate bars (the best size for stashing in my apron pockets to cover 'mommy-emergencies'), weather that justifies hours-long baking sessions, wool sock and scarf temperatures... And braising. I'm a braising maniac this time of year. If there is another way of cooking meats that is more suited to this time of year I can't think of it. Moist, low temperature, long cooking times warm your heart, stomach and your kitchen. Then there are View Post