Over the holidays, I got myself a new toy: a kitchen torch. Not only is this thing fun, it was also inexpensive. I like inexpensive, y’all. Anyhoo – I used it to make this amazing Creme Brulee.…
Mister’s Summer Soiree
I don’t know why I haven’t shared this cocktail recipe, as it’s so friggin’ good! Mister had something similar to this at an L.A. restaurant a few years ago. He deconstructed it at home and it’s become…
Football Food
I don’t know about you, but I’m gearing up for tomorrow’s sports-ball dance. And for me, that means lining up an array of eye and palate pleasing eats. I’m sure not one thing on my plate will be…
Dumplings For My Dumpling
Last night Mister and I had chicken and dumplings for Sunday Supper, and it sure was yummy. Not only that, but I finally got a clue and figured out how to halve the recipe so that we…
New Tricks
Sometimes when I’m talking food with folks, people ask why I’m willing to make the trek to Glendale, CA for fresh fish. I tell them “Fish King” is my go-to store for all foods fin. When I’ve taken…
Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake Cupcakes!
Remember when I wrote about the above photo and how much I loved it? Well there’s a new version in town and it’s far more manageable. Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake Cupcakes! The thing I like about the…
Cha-Cha-Chocolate!
Mister spotted the cover of the most recent issue of Southern Living magazine and he was a goner. “Can we make this today? Can we? Can we?” he asked. How could I deny those dimples? Answer: I…
Holiday Treats
We’re in full-swing, folks. The holiday gatherings are happening faster than I can say “Happy Hana-Kwanz-Mas.” So I wanted to take a moment to remind you of a few holiday recipes that are fun and fabulous. Barb’s…
My Favorite Mocktail!
Tis the season to be merry, it’s true. But sometimes I opt for non-inebriated merry. Now, I know you’re laughing your ass off right now – thinking of me not drinking. But it happens. I mean, sometimes a…