Back when I lived in Charlotte, one of my favorite places to grab lunch with my mom was Futo Buta, a swanky ramen joint on the hip side of town. And while the ramen was exceptional, I think the real draw for my mom and me was actually an appetizer – Crispy Rice Squares. The …
I like to experiment in the kitchen, but I like to do so within the parameters of a general sense that this has been done before and will taste good and won’t kill you. I basically riff off of a recipe, adding my own twist or using it as a launching pad for whatever tweaks …
As we say goodbye to warmth and sunshine here in Wisconsin, I think it’s good to break out the summer recipes for one last hurrah. And one great recipe is the fruit crisp or crumble. This recipe works fantastically with many fruits (I usually go with peach), but Leigha and I had a hankering for …
I have said it before and I will say it again… I love rice. I especially like it when it is a vessel for other yummy ingredients, and it really is the perfect canvas for whatever direction you want to go. I always have rice on hand so it is also a great go-to if …
I remember when I was pregnant with Noah, someone asked me if I had any pregnancy cravings. When I replied that I did not, David was incredulous. What about that time I made him drive to Bethesda (we were living in Silver Spring, Maryland at the time) for Persian rice? Oh that. That wasn’t a …
And continuing with the seafood theme, the next big dinner I made (when a couple of Eliza’s local friends joined us) started off with crab dip. It was a great way to keep the always ravenous college kids out of the kitchen while I was preparing the rest of the meal. I used a recipe …
I love a good chicken wing. There is just something about the combination of crispy skin, spicy sauce, and tender meat that just never fails to satisfy. And while I can always go for some classic buffalo wings or dry-rubbed barbecue wings, if crispiness is what you crave, there really is nothing like the Korean …
Due to a technological glitch (called user error by Yours Truly) the post I tried to schedule for today posted on Saturday. So if you haven’t yet seen the Fish and Chips post that inadvertently went out on Saturday, check that out for today! And if you have already seen it, then enjoy these pics …
When Eliza joined us at the beach with a few friends, I knew they were not just looking forward to relaxing by the pool and swimming in the ocean, but that they were also counting on being well fed. I made big hearty breakfasts and dinners that would hopefully serve as lunch the next day …
With 45 days to go to the election (when we hopefully jettison 45!) things are really heating up for Noah. In addition to his full-time job at Epic, he is crazy busy with politics in the various roles he holds for the Democratic party. He also has a new puppy that is keeping him plenty …