I named this blog out of pure silliness. I’ve never actually burned cereal. At least, I hadn’t burned cereal until last night. Then I attempted to make granola, and burned it. Normally, I wouldn’t share a recipe that didn’t work. But this one wasn’t a complete failure. I ate it this morning on top of [...]
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Iced Coffee
Attention retail stores, parents, teachers and food bloggers! Summer is not over yet! As a matter of fact, it’s not technically over for another month. And even if we go with the unofficial summer end date of Labor Day, there’s still over a week of summer left. So please stop with the Fall recipes, clothing [...]
Alton Brown’s Baked Mac & Cheese
I’ve mentioned my love of Alton Brown many times. His show is essentially Cooking for Geeks, which is right up my alley. His tips and techniques have definitely helped me become a more skilled cook and baker. Not only that, but his recipes tend to turn out perfectly. My husband declared Alton’s brownies “the best [...]
Handmade Spinach & Cheese Ravioli w/ Cream Sauce
On January 1, I considered making a traditional New Year’s Day meal. There are certainly enough food traditions revolving around that date. People believe that by eating anything from black-eyed peas and pork to soba and tangerines, they will have good luck in the coming year. However, I’m not particularly superstitious, nor do I like [...]
My First Curry
Prior to making this recipe, I had never made Indian food. In fact, I haven’t even eaten much of it since it wasn’t readily available until I moved to Columbus. I love the complex flavors and textures of the dishes. But, because of the unusual (to me) spices, the idea of cooking it at home [...]
Apple Butter
Last weekend, my mom, sister and I spent most of Saturday and Sunday making and canning apple butter in an event that we call Pioneer Woman Weekend. It started last year, almost as a joke. I was living in a house with an apple tree in the back yard. This resulted in more apples than [...]
Bread Machine: Garlic-Parmesan Bread
Normally, I’m a proponent of making baked goods by hand. But it’s hard to argue with the convenience of the bread machine. Put ingredients in the machine and set the timer before you leave for work. Come home to fresh bread. That’s why this recipe is meant for use with a bread machine. It tastes [...]
Coffee Pot Oatmeal
Good Eats is hands-down my favorite Food Network show. I love Alton Brown’s geeky, funny approach to cooking. Using blackboards, props, and scientific principles, he explains the science behind food prep instead of just telling viewers what to do. He usually has some pretty clever ideas too, like this one for making oatmeal in a [...]
