Category: Cooking

When some friends of mine moved recently, they were eager to get rid of as much as they could to avoid having to pack it and move it. They had a giant bag full of saved corks that never got used for a project and asked me if I wanted them. I was […]

Often when I’m cooking a meal and find myself short one side dish, I’ll go to my standby of caramelized pineapple. (At home, we actually call this dish “fried pineapple”.) It may sound a little crazy, but it’s really good and so easy to make.
All you need is a can of pineapple chunks […]

My husband and I are big fans of pasta with tomato sauce (especially with hot Italian sausage!), and we have it for dinner often. I rarely have the time to wait for fresh tomatoes to cook down in the sauce, so I almost always use canned tomatoes (which are also a lot cheaper). […]

Have you ever worked hard making the best pie filling ever, only to realize that you have no idea how to make the edge of the pie crust look pretty?
You eat with your eyes as much as your mouth, so it’s worth taking a few minutes to flute your pie crust and give […]

One of my favorite culinary aspects of summer is the abundance of fresh spearmint. It smells wonderful, looks pretty, and makes a refreshing addition to many drinks and meals.
It’s very easy to grow, too! So easy, in fact, that some might consider it a weed. I recommend planting your mint in a […]

I hope you’re not sick of hearing about the recent vacation Jo and I took to Sanibel Island, Florida, because I’ve got one more thing to share about it. While we were visiting, we ate at the beloved Bubble Room Restaurant where we happily ate our fill of their famous Bubble Bread they serve […]