Happy Mardi Gras, y’all! We’re celebrating the New Orleanian way by cooking up some Cajun. This year, I’m making a batch of one my husband’s favorite Louisiana specialties and it’s about time, too. Frankly, I’ve always been a little intimidated… Continue reading…
conspicuous consumption
Sometimes a thing can be right under my nose, but I just don’t see it. Like this, for instance. An obvious choice, yet it never before occurred to me to try squash this way. In the mad rush to get dinner… Continue reading…
thrill of the grill
The end of summer is near and my barbecue apathy is full on. No more hot dogs or hamburgs for me–the thrill is gone, baby. To get those coals fired up, I’m gonna need some new inspiration. You wouldn’t think… Continue reading…
summer stunner
This is, hands down, my new favorite dish. Back in the day when I was young and fancy free, one of the few meals I would (could) make for myself was poached salmon. And I would make it often. It was… Continue reading…
a passion for peking
Foodie that I am, I’ve admitted here before that I’m not a huge fan of Asian food, most specifically Chinese. Thai is fine and I adore Japanese–in fact, sushi may be a contender for my last best meal. But, I… Continue reading…