.With Julia Child's 100th birthday fast approaching, the food blog world has been celebrating in the best way we know how: honoring Julia Child through her recipes. I am currently reading a book … [Read more...]
Ratatouille
With the influx of vegetables in my life from my CSA, I am swimming in quite a large amount of highly perishable produce. So to preserve (and use) a bunch of my CSA veggies, I decided to try my first … [Read more...]
Vichyssoise (Cold Leek & Potato Soup)
I figured it was about time I posted another Julia Child recipe. I have to admit, the past two weeks recipes intimidated me quite a bit, so I didn't even make them. Although I have to say, Coq au Vin … [Read more...]
Rigatoni with Halibut Tomato and Basil
This recipe for Rigatoni with Halibut Tomato and Basil is loosely adapted from Marc Vetri's cookbook, Rustic Italian Food. Last Friday, I went to Vetri for the first time. And it was hands down the … [Read more...]
Individual Tiramisu
I love tiramisu. Honestly, what's not to like? I've never tried to make a traditional tiramisu, but it might be a terrible idea. I'd probably eat the entire thing in one sitting. So to save me from … [Read more...]
Risotto Balls with Marinara Dipping Sauce
I love when you can incorporate leftovers from one meal into a new dinner the next night. I am a huge fan of risotto, but it can get a little old eating reheated risotto after a few nights. Risotto … [Read more...]
A Taste of Ireland
With St. Patrick's Day fast approaching I have been thinking back to my trip to Ireland quite a bit. I had such a great time that I wanted to relive a little piece of it, through food of course! I was … [Read more...]
Mussels in White Wine Garlic Sauce
It's very rare that I make a meal without some kind of goal in mind. I'm not terribly creative, so I usually do at least some research before making a meal: read a magazine, google a recipe, ask a … [Read more...]
Thirty Minute “Paella”
I absolutely love paella: rice, saffron, seafood... what isn't to like? If I could, I'd eat this amazing dish once a week. Traditional paella takes a good hour at least to make, so it would be quite … [Read more...]
English Blackberry Pudding
Recipes can tell you a lot about the time period in which they were written. I have always been interested in how recipes change over time to meet tastes, availability and personal income. A few … [Read more...]
Lamb Wraps with Tzatziki Sauce
I love a good gyro. I never considered even trying to make one because, this may come as a surprise, but I don't have a spit in my tiny apartment. I know, a huge oversight. So I was really excited to … [Read more...]
Fish & Chips
There is something so comforting and delicious about fish and chips. Traditionally a big take-away (take out/ to go) meal, cod, halibut, tilapia or another firm whitefish is typically battered, fried, … [Read more...]
Gnocchi
I have wanted to try to make gnocchi for some time now. Luckily, I am part of a food swap and they were willing to let me experiment on them. Here's hoping they turned out well! I used this article as … [Read more...]
Mushroom Risotto
This past weekend, Kennett Square held it's annual Mushroom Festival. I unfortunately didn't get to go this year, but my parents dropped off a variety of mushrooms for me. When I have a lot of … [Read more...]
Paella
I wanted to challenge myself this weekend, so I decided to try to make paella. I don't own a paella pan, and I honestly have no idea how to cook paella, so this should be quite the experience. I used … [Read more...]