Note: I was sent the Mockmill Grain Mill for review. All opinions are mine alone. I have dabbled in bread-making for this blog before. I've made beer bread, sourdough bread, soda bread, and even … [Read more...]
Blackberry Syrup & Watermelon Blackberry Granita
Today (July 22nd), Ball brand is hosting it's sixth annual Can-It-Forward Day. (You may recall my last post on Can-It-Forward Day, where I canned on my own for the very first time to make salsa.) … [Read more...]
Arugula Pizza with Poached Eggs
May is (was) National Egg Month, and, well, the month of May ended more abruptly than I was expecting. So, happy June, and happy belated National Egg Month! (This Friday, June 3rd, is National Egg DAY … [Read more...]
Homemade Marinara Sauce
I had a sad surprise this weekend. I opened my freezer to grab a quart of tomato sauce only to find I was all out! Time to make another batch of sauce, so I decided to make Homemade Marinara … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Chili
Note: I was sent a Rubbermaid's Easy Find Lids 20-Piece Storage Set to review. All opinions are mine alone. We have had a pretty moderate fall so far, but the cold weather isn't too far … [Read more...]
Salsa Recipe & Beginners Guide to Canning #CanItForward
This Saturday marks Jarden Home Brands fifth annual Can-It-Forward Day, which will be broadcast live online at FreshPreserving.com from 11AM – 4PM EST from the new state-of-the-art Jarden Home Brands … [Read more...]
One-Pot Chicken with Lemon & Rosemary
I am kind of obsessed with Zwilling JA Henckel's knife of the month. It became my favorite knife overnight! The ZWILLING Pro 8" Ultimate Serrated Chef's Knife lives up to its name. This bad boy can be … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} The Joy of Writing a Great Cookbook Review
If you've ever dreamed of publishing a cookbook, Kimberly Yorio's THE JOY OF WRITING A GREAT COOKBOOK: How to Share Your Passion for Cooking from Idea to Published Book to Marketing It Like a … [Read more...]
Fish Tacos and How to Use a Fillet Knife
This month, Zwilling sent me a fun challenge: use a fillet knife. June's knives of the month are boning and fillet knives, so Zwilling sent me their ZWILLING Pro 7" Fillet Knife to try out. I have … [Read more...]
ZWILLING Pro 3″ Paring Knife Review
ZWILLING J.A. Henkels' May Knife of the Month was the paring knife, a versatile knife that every kitchen needs (in my humble opinion). I was sent the ZWILLING Pro 3" Paring Knife to test, and I ended … [Read more...]
Curry Shrimp in Coconut Milk
Next week, many Philadelphia restaurants will be participating in Caribbean Cuisine Week. The week, held from April 8th - April 10th this year, helps raise funds to send over 700 high school … [Read more...]
Swordfish with Macadamia Nut Crust and Papaya Salsa
I can't say that I know much about Hawaiian food, past that I assume is it fish-heavy and influenced by tropical and Asian/Polynesian flavors (with their favorite canned meat, Spam, sprinkled in, of … [Read more...]
Frog in a Hole with Blueberry Pancakes
Did you know that February is Hot Breakfast Month? If your schedule is anything like mine, the closest you get to a hot breakfast on a week day is instant oatmeal. So why not switch up a weeknight … [Read more...]
Baked Avocado and Feta Wontons
With the holidays fast approaching, everyone needs some new appetizer and hors d’oeuvres options for guests. Nasoya must have known I was in need of some new creative recipes, because they sent me a … [Read more...]
Autumn Apple Salad with Cinnamon Honey Dijon Dressing
It's September which means apples are right in their prime season! Although apples are available year-round, most apples ripen in the August-October time frame. I've had a craving for apples ever … [Read more...]