Friendsgiving Blessings

Off I go…over the river and through the woods with a picnic basket in tow. With our families scattered throughout the country, a small group of friends decided to host our own Friendsgiving festivities this year. The menu reads like a who’s who list of traditional Thanksgiving fare with each friend contributing a dish or [...]

How to Grow Tomatillos

If you were assigned to learn everything there is to know about one vegetable and grow seedlings for an entire semester without killing them, what would you select? That’s exactly what I had to do for a sustainable agriculture class this past semester. I originally posted this question on the CulinaryCory Facebook page a few [...]

3 Easy Steps to Roasted Red Peppers

Roasting red peppers is a great way to concentrate flavors and bring out their natural sweetness. They make a wonderful addition to salads, sandwiches and even pasta dishes. I’m personally a huge fan of spreading a bit of goat cheese on slices of crusty bread and top with a small cluster of slivered peppers and [...]

Thanksgiving 2010

Would you call me crazy if I told you I cooked a 20 lb turkey for two people? What can I say? I really like leftovers. You probably noticed there is also a 3.5 lb sliced ham placed next to the golden bird in the picture above. I imagine there is an omnivore softly crying [...]

Gobble: Turkey Day Menu Ideas

Honey, Pear & Gorgonzola Crostini: Thanks to your Great Aunt Mildred for giving you the clumsy gene; have you ever pulled the turkey out of the oven only to find it on your kitchen floor? Me neither. Or at least that is what I will let you believe. Serving appetizers are a perfect way to [...]

Tips for Growing Fresh Basil

Anyone who flips through the recipes on this site will find I’m a huge fan of fresh basil. It’s my go-to herb of choice when I’m looking to add a boost of flavor. Of course, other classic favorites include parsley, rosemary, thyme and cilantro. But basil always seems to be the front runner in most [...]

Chicago Holiday Adventures: Walking Tour

This is part of my Chicago Holiday Adventures series. Check out my other posts: A Foodie Within, O’ Christmas Tree, Walking Tour A requirement for my recent vacation adventure in Chicago was to grab a cup of hot chocolate and explore the city. I’m a huge fan of the windy city’s architecture with all of [...]

Chicago Holiday Adventures: O’ Christmas Tree

This is part of my Chicago Holiday Adventures series. Check out my other posts: A Foodie Within, O’ Christmas Tree, Walking Tour I absolutely love Chicago during the holidays and the city was tinkling bright during my vacation adventures. It seemed like everywhere I turned, a Christmas tree was beautifully decorated to show off it’s [...]

Chicago Holiday Adventures: A Foodie Within

This is part of my Chicago Holiday Adventures series. Check out my other posts: A Foodie Within, O’ Christmas Tree, Walking Tour Would you be shocked if I told you I liked to eat? Of course, no vacation would be complete without a few adventures in food. The beauty of this trip was it wasn’t [...]

Chicago Holiday Adventures

This is part of my Chicago Holiday Adventures series. Check out my other posts: A Foodie Within, O’ Christmas Tree, Walking Tour I was fortunate enough to live in one of my most favorite cities for a little over five years. While my current residence of Pittsburgh is wonderful, there is still a place in [...]

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