Carrots got a drankin’ problem, y’all. I love you, man! Yes, carrots, we love you, too. I first heard of whiskey-glazed carrots from a friend after they had made them for Thanksgiving. I was all: I LOVE butter. I LOVE whiskey. I LOVE a tender carrot. Put all these loves together in one lovely dish, …
Good Eats
When I was a newlywed with limited culinary experience a friend passed along this easy recipe for Spanish Rice and it has remained a family favorite. The first time I made it I was so proud of myself for producing something that tasted exactly like I wished it would taste, exactly like someone else would …
Grandma is never short on new finds to sip by the fire. What Grandma drinks, she shares…with you! Go, Choochie*! Rojo Dulce is a sweet red table wine found at Specs and World Market (seasonally at WM, starting in September) and sells for $10-ish a bottle. BAM! I know some of you just rolled them …
Wait. There are two vital tricks when making spaghetti? Really? There are tricks to making one of the easiest dishes on the planet? As my great Italian auntie says, “Yeah, buddy.” OK, I don’t really have an Italian auntie, but as a Texan I say that all the time. To the tricks! First, I hope …
If you don’t like coffee, you may as well click out now, or stick around and let this post be your gateway drug. Dang, that sounded a little skeevy and dealer-esque. You know, like, “Hey little girl/boy. Want some coffee?” But, seriously. Want some coffee? Or at least a line on something new to add …
I cook lots. For the sake of this post, I’m speaking to volume as opposed to frequency, which I also do; I cook L-O-T-S. When I was a kid, The German wouldn’t let anyone in her kitchen, although I can’t complain because she mostly made German fare and who would want to mess up that …
I’m always on the hunt for a delicious breakfast idea. Vanilla Pudding Cinnamon Rolls are in the top 10. Banana Bread Pancakes would hit the spot. Pumpkin-Streusel Cinnamon Buns are always yummy, but I’m pumpkined out. I think it’s time for something new. Something different. Something easy. I think I found a contender. Hello luva: …
Dozens upon dozens of cookies were baked over the holidays, but have you ever considered the science, or the chemistry, of the cookies you baked? Probably not. We be focused on the baking…not the science! How about a post-Christmas baking marathon TED-Ed video? Someone get the lights… The Chemistry of Cookies Whoa. That was a …
Husband’s birthday rolled around and I asked him what kind of cake he’d like me to make. His usual pick is a Manhattan Cheesecake. This time around, he gave me nothing. ~crickets~ Seriously, if anyone ever asks me what kind of cake I’d like them to bake, you can believe I will THINK OF SOMETHING! …
Happy New Year’s Eve! Tonight lots of folks will open some bubbly and toast the New Year to come. Lord knows we need all the help we can get. Luckily, I have two recommendations for you. One a bit pricey, the other affordable! ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral links. When you do …