Sometimes it’s hard to get inspired in the kitchen. I can’t tell you how many nights I get home late, and I’m tired and brain-dead and still have more work to do, so I end up scrambling a couple of eggs, wolfing them down in front of my laptop, and calling that dinner. It’s less-than-inspiring… [click for recipe and more]
As a food blogger, I’m pretty sure I’m supposed to be really, really excited about pumpkin right now. But it’s still hotter than Hades, my CSA box is still overflowing with zucchini and eggplant, and nary a leaf has changed color (that I’ve seen, anyway). So I’m not going to rush it. Fall will come, and… [click for recipe and more]
I bought a spiralizer on Groupon two years ago. When it arrived, I cleared a prime spot at the very back of a cabinet for it, where it’s lived a comfortable and quiet life ever since. Unfortunately, since my CSA* insists on giving me three tons of zucchini each week (not that I’m complaining), I… [click for recipe and more]
I’ve never really been an eggplant fan. I think they’re beautiful and I know they’re good for you, but too many times when I’ve tried make good use of them, I’ve ended up with mushy, seed-laden, bitter messes. I gave up on eggplant a long time ago – or so I thought. Apparently I’d forgotten that… [click for recipe and more]
I love the idea of menu hacks. You go into a restaurant, say some sort of code word or phrase, and unlock some super-secret menu that nobody else knows about unless, you know, they have the internet. I guess you can do this at Chipotle, Starbucks, Panera…what could possibly go wrong? There’s a reason I… [click for recipe and more]