Oh, Life. You sure know how to deal a loaded hand. Two weeks ago Robby and I started the process of buying a house. A …
Birthday Cha Siu Bao
My brother Eric turns 26 this year! While in some ways I still think of him as a kid who can’t possibly be old enough …
Cottage Pie + Ten Year Reunion(s)
Do you ever feel like high school never really left you behind? This week I do, because I’m prepping to attend not one, but TWO …
Fresh Basil Pesto on Chicken Pasta
I had just enough good leaves on my basil plant to bring you this home-grown basil pesto. Which I put on pasta, because I can’t …
Slow Cooker Mojo Pork with Cilantro Lime Rice
I’m re-embracing the slow cooker as a method of easy cooking. The first time around, I kept forgetting that one needs to PLAN a slower …
Patriotic Berry “Napoleon” + Chateau de Fesles Bonnezeaux
I am shamelessly playing off the fact that berries are in season right now (EAT ALL THE BERRIES) and that it’s very easy to make …
DIY Cheese Platter
Cheeeeese. This post is sort I started this blog for. I love to talk about the things I love, and I love me a good cheese …
Slow Cooker Sticky Asian Ribs
For this week’s recipe, I wanted to cook something as a nod to Father’s Day. I chose ribs, which my dad loves. I had intended …
My City
[Photo from flickr by Ricymar Photography] Readers of this blog will know that I live in Orlando, Before Sunday (June 12, 2016), that meant hot …
Savory Taco Salad with Homemade Taco Seasoning
We had a tropical storm here this week, the first tropical event of the season—actually, the first one we’ve had in Orlando for a few …