The sun is shining, the sky is dropping big fat flakes of snow, no better time for a hot cocoa. Not that packaged stuff, the real thing. No marshmallows required with this hot cocoa, it is delicious. Classic Hot Cocoa 1/4 C. Cocoa Powder, unsweetened1/2 C. Sugardash of kosher salt Milk, warmed Combine dry ingredients…
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Holiday Eats
A little bit late on this. We did have a great holiday break, though almost glad to get back into our normal routines! We had an eve of Christmas Eve celebration with my family. Traditional pierogi dinner was served with sautéed mushrooms. I made a batch of something new this year. I can’t stand mushrooms,…
Worked Half to Death
No, not me, I had the day off. It was my food processor that I may or may not have killed. I had another productive day in the kitchen, but the Cuisinart may have paid the price. I got to work on some homemade gifts from my kitchen for the holidays. But first, we went…
Charred Chile Oil
Most of my gifts to family and friends this year will be homemade. I knew I wanted to do something with the leftover dried chilies I had from the Marx Food Chile Challenge. A big sale on grapeseed oil caught my eye and the outcome was a charred Chile oil gift. Charred Chile Oil makes…
Garlic Bread Soup
This past weekend we ventured out for our annual evening of Christmas caroling. We totally lucked out with the weather, it was in the mid-30’s which was like a heat wave. And thank goodness we didn’t get the snow, wind, and cold that came to town on Sunday. Christmas caroling is a riot, there are…
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the garden fresh tomatoes are still delightful!
I have hoarded the canned tomatoes, green beans, and beets from sister-in-law for just the perfect dish. With this winter blast we got yesterday and the frigid temperatures today I though garden fresh tomatoes were just what the doctor order to avoid the winter blah. The tomatoes were so red and delicious, it was a…
You Can’t Win Em All!
My recipe didn’t win the A Chile & A Spoon challenge, but thanks to everyone that voted and solicited votes for me! I came in 5th, not bad for my first attempt. Moms have nothing on social media. My mom blasted a email to everyone near and far and was even willing to go to…
Slow Cooker Breakfast Barley
I’ve been in a breakfast rut. Besides it is cold as heck this past week. I am already in my “January” coat which is really messing with my winter commuting strategy. Decided a hot breakfast would help me stay warm. I find the instant oatmeal packs way too sweet and have no time to make…
Links in the Kitchen
The ten year-old had a field trip last Friday to the Planetarium, perfect excuse to take the day off and go on what is likely the last field trip with her. It was a beautiful day to be on the lakefront. I don’t think I have been there since grade school myself. Not a ton…
Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup
Yes I am STILL obsessing about the salsa and I decided to make it into a meal before I run through my supply. Pumpkin and Black Bean Soup #ratingval# from #reviews# reviews Print Recipe Type: Soup Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 jar Salsa 2…