With Lucas’s birthday, Father’s day, and plenty of other occasions that necessitate dessert, there’s been no shortage of sweets around these parts. I mean, you can’t just let leftover ganache go to waste…so, of course, I had to make some vanilla cupcakes to serve with it. And when I accidentally doubled the oatmeal raisin cookie [continue reading...]
Cheddar cornmeal waffle BLTAs
When a birthday rolls around, there’s an occasion to build a culinary creation that you’d never normally eat. One that’s unique enough to surprise the guest of honor, and one that’s just greasy enough to make you feel a little naughty when taking a bite. After all, what fun is it if you can’t indulge [continue reading...]
Artichoke, arugula, and pine nut grilled cheese
Back in my college days, I cooked all my meat on a tiny George Foreman. Within seconds of being plugged in, it heats up and is ready to go; WAY easier than preheating the oven and pulling out pots and pans. My expectations for flavor and texture clearly weren’t super high. Oh and did I mention [continue reading...]
Salami, eggplant, tomato, and goat cheese sandwich
While a third and final qualifying paper tops my to-do list, I spend my time drooling over pictures of food, whipping up dishes of my own, eating myself out of house and home, and writing about all of it. It’s not that I’m avoiding work, but every time I sit down to read or write [continue reading...]