Archive for December 2013
The New Year's Resolution Every Parent on the Planet Should Make">The New Year's Resolution Every Parent on the Planet Should Make
Dear Parents,
It's likely that you are making health goals this time of year.... Read more
This Bunny Has Made An Adorable Leap In Human-Rabbit Communication (VIDEO)">This Bunny Has Made An Adorable Leap In Human-Rabbit Communication (VIDEO)
Uffa 'taught herself' how to nod "yes" to her owner's questions, according to this video's description. She's breaking boundaries... Read more
The Best New Chicago Restaurants That Opened In 2013 (PHOTOS)">The Best New Chicago Restaurants That Opened In 2013 (PHOTOS)
Ton of Limes">Ton of Limes
I got a huge bag of limes at Costco. We're making Moscow Mules, but I'm still going to have a lot left over. Any interesting suggestions for how to use them up? Thank you and Happy, Healthy New Year! Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreThe Secrets of Being Married to a Chef">The Secrets of Being Married to a Chef
"That's like, my dream." This is what I hear when I say what my husband does. His job invokes images of dinner parties with friends and late night croissant making. This idea has been cultivated by TV shows and movies... Read more
The Truth About Fair Trade Coffee (VIDEO)">The Truth About Fair Trade Coffee (VIDEO)
Fair trade is a certification that... Read more
Nikki Haley, Scott Walker Wager Brats, Barbecue On Capital One Bowl">Nikki Haley, Scott Walker Wager Brats, Barbecue On Capital One Bowl
In a post on her Facebook page, South Carolina... Read more
How much wine to serve?">How much wine to serve?
Found this: http://probarserv.com/quantities-for-beer-and-wine-bar.html If you buy extra, just get cases of stuff that fits both your budget and tastes. "-) Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreItalian-American Supper Club Menu Ideas">Italian-American Supper Club Menu Ideas
Hi Everyone, I'm in a supper club where thankfully, everyone takes their turn seriously. Of course, this puts a lot of pressure on the hosts, but always well worth the effort. Typically, the hosts choose a particular region - past ones have been Basque, Tuscany, Singapore, the Perigord - and really...
Read moreSanta brought me a new Kitchen Aid Pro Mixer...what to make with it?">Santa brought me a new Kitchen Aid Pro Mixer...what to make with it?
Although many consider me a capable cook, I've never really done much baking. I've made a few good cheesecakes in the past. I successfully dabbled with biscotti this Christmas. Everything I've made has been done with a crummy 30 year old hand mixer or by hand. So I'm dying to...
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
Try not to drool!
John, New Englander turned Cali dude