Sometimes it’s not so easy to finish and publish a recipe exactly as planned. On the one hand, I don’t have quite as much time as I would like to work on this blog, and on the other hand, I’m easily distracted by shiny objects. In this case, the shiny object was a serious craving for brownies. … More No-Fuss Brownies
This recipe was a request from my wonderful friend Anna – and it just so happens that it’s her birthday today. When Anna came to visit early last year, we spent quite a bit of time exploring San Francisco together. We would look up a nice cafe/restaurant/store in a neighborhood to have at least one place … More Pear Tart with Hazelnut Frangipane
Vegetable stock is the perfect base for all kinds of soups, stews, sauces, and risottos, so it’s great to always have some on hand, especially during the winter months. While bouillon cubes and other dehydrated forms of broth can be really handy, they are usually extremely salty. If you have found a brand of bouillon cubes that you love … More How to Make Vegetable Stock
I love scones! They are one of my favorite breakfast pastries, second only to perfect buttery croissants. A good scone should be buttery and most of all fluffy and moist on the inside. Unfortunately, there are a LOT of dry scones out there. If you are thinking “Pffff, scones…”, because you have had the misfortune … More Pear Scones with Spice Crumbles
Nowadays, mushrooms are available year-round, but to me, they definitely taste best in fall. Their earthy flavor reminds me of rainy days, long hikes in the woods, and the scent of wet leaves. You can eat them raw in a salad, make mushroom soup, sauté them in garlic butter with some fresh herbs, stuff them, or … More Meatballs and Mushrooms with Cream Sauce
Pasta is one of the most popular dishes ever and it comes in many shapes and forms. Whether it is served in a soup, as a side, as part of a casserole or bake, or as the main star of the dish. Today, making fresh pasta is no longer only for Italian grandmothers and chefs. … More Homemade Fettuccine
If you are like me, you might find yourself staring at a carton of eggs in your fridge, trying to remember when you bought it. Use/sell by stamps can be misleading and if you buy your eggs at a farmer’s market, the carton may not even be marked with an expiration date at all. You probably don’t … More How to Tell If Eggs Have Gone Bad
Making your own butter is one of the easiest basics ever, and there are many reasons to give it a try. Maybe you just want to learn/show your kids how butter is made, maybe you ran out of butter, but have some whipping cream at home and don’t want to run to the store … More Homemade Butter
Crispy, juicy pulled pork, a sauce made from brown sugar and balsamic vinegar, quick pickled red cabbage, and fresh greens on a pretzel bun. How could it possibly get any better? These sandwiches are a sure crowd-pleaser, and guess what? The meat practically cooks itself, it is that easy. The idea for this sandwich was … More Pretzel Bun Pulled Pork Sandwiches
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