Buttermilk Biscuits & Pittsburgh Storm Pt. 1
After growing up in northern Michigan, then living in Chicago for over five years and even in my current residence of Pittsburgh; I’m very accustomed to the glories of snow. But this weekend was ridiculous! Starting mid-Friday afternoon reports of an impending snow storm rocked the airwaves as offices around Pittsburgh, including mine, began to send their employees home early. I decided to stop by my local market during my slow commute home to pick up some bare necessities. My grocery list included important stuff like buffalo chicken wings, macaroni salad, chips, dip, carrot cake roll and vodka. I figured if ...
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I was killing time at the mall when I found myself in the cookbook section of a bookstore. Brent has recently decided to go on a low calorie diet, which means I'm on one as well. Oh the pressure. I was desperately searching for inspiration as I thumbed through the wide assortment of magic potion books that claimed to add flavor to my diet. There was no way I'm going to live off of rabbit food and healthy frozen meals just to lose weight. I need some substance to my flavor. I have a few rules about buying cookbooks. They must ...
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Ever have one of those days when you open the refrigerator and realize you have a random jar of sauce from a recipe gone by? That’s what happened to me when I noticed a jar of Hoisin sauce in a dark corner of my refrigerator. The remaining amount was so small; there was no way I would be able to make anything of substance. Of course, such a challenge is no match for me. I love figuring out ways to incorporate all the parts of my ingredients into as many meals as I can create. It’s a wonderful way to reduce ...
Honey, Pear and Gorgonzola Crostini
Remember when I said in my Whole Grain Pasta Salad post that spring was in the air? Well, I must have been seriously day dreaming. Even as I write this, large fluffy flakes of snow are falling out my front window. The walkway already looks like it had never been cleared, and the snow is expected to continue throughout the night. Good thing I didn't find a grill I liked enough to buy this weekend. I'm always exploring new ways to use my excess French bread. This recipe was no exception. The combination of the pear and gorgonzola cheese works perfectly ...
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Buttermilk Biscuits & Pittsburgh Storm Pt. 1
After growing up in northern Michigan, then living in Chicago for over five years and even in my current residence of Pittsburgh; I’m very accustomed to the glories of snow. But this weekend was ridiculous! Starting mid-Friday afternoon reports of an impending snow storm rocked the airwaves as offices around Pittsburgh, including mine, began to send... [Read more]
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“Easy” has become one of my most favorite four letter words these days. But, easy doesn’t have to mean boring, mundane or ordinary. In this case, it’s unique and packed with flavor. I was actually inspired to experiment with bulgur wheat when a coworker was using his French press coffee maker to cook the tiny wheat nuggets for an office potluck... [Read more]
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I felt like a corporate domestic goddess while sifting through my large stack of food, home and business magazines. As I was tearing out the recipes that inspired me, I was immediately taken back by the simplicity of this salad. True to the photo in the Food & Wine Magazine, this salad was ambrosial in person. Instead of using bibb lettuce, I opted... [Read more]
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I have a confession to make. I don’t really like watching football. But there are moments when I crave the type of grub you would find at any football party. Especially when it comes to the spicy and finger-licking goodness of buffalo wings. This recipe is a fun twist on the classic football favorite with fewer napkins. Sure, half of the fun of buffalo... [Read more]
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I know its January, and I should be writing about salads and healthy items for everyone trying to stick to their New Year’s diet resolutions. Since I’m a believer that you can eat anything in moderation, then there is no need to feel guilty about writing this post. The idea for this recipe actually came from a friend of mine just after Thanksgiving.... [Read more]
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