What does the arrival of fall make you want to do? The answer to that question for many might be: bake. There is nothing better than the warm, sweet smell of freshly baked goodies. And it finally feels cool enough outside that turning the oven on doesn’t feel so taboo. What else comes to mind with the crisp fall air? Back to school, changing leaves, apples, hayrides, carnivals, and caramel apples to name a few.
Being here in NY, the topic of conversation has somehow always centered on food and for some reason, bacon comes up a lot. Emily of Cupcakes and Cashmere and I were chatting food in a cab the other afternoon and she mentioned to me the technique of roasting bacon from Ina on Food TV. Why […]
Hi Crafters! For us here in the U.S. today is Labor Day — a day off of work to enjoy food with your loved ones and friends. Here are some easy recipes at Chow that I want to make for the holiday: Tropical Fruit Cooler, Honey-Mustard Chicken Skewers, Texas Caviar (a classic dip), and for […]
A story about how I discovered microwave rice krispy treats in college.
I think whoever made the decision that strawberries and rhubarb go together is an absolute genius. I love the sweetness of the strawberries with the tanginess of the rhubarb, and that’s why it was an easy decision to plant both in my garden. Both are perennials (meaning they come back year after year) so it’s a well done investment the first year.
Make these delicious banana walnut cookies by Kristin of Craft Leftovers.
A salsa garden, consisting of cilantro, tomatoes, jalapenos, and onion, is a fun themed garden for the beginning gardener. If the thought of growing onions seems daunting, consider green onion variety. They are incredibly easy to start from seed, and if you trim them above the root instead of pulling them out of the ground, they will continue to produce all spring and summer.
