Since this is the first holiday season in a while that I’m not traveling, I decided this would be the year I learned how to make candy. Candy-making has always seemed a bit daunting to me (fancy thermometers, parchment paper, and the general threat of a nasty sugar burn), so I decided to start with … Continue Reading
B was never completely satisfied with the traditional beef burgundy recipes he tried so he’s been playing around with his own version of the dish recently. Among many tweaks, one thing he noted was using a good, full-bodied cabernet, instead of the traditional pinot noir. He also reduced it quite a bit to make a … Continue Reading
Major apologies for the temporary absence. B and I have been enjoying a little staycation time with visiting family and playing tourist in our fair city! I think some of my favorite meals are collaborative efforts between me and my friends. On this particular Sunday evening, I was really in the mood for a delicious … Continue Reading
After spending most of the weekend furiously cleaning and organizing for incoming family visitors, soft grungy layers were all my feeble mind could compute. Random food note: Mussel Bar’s Crawfish Pepperpot Soup makes for a pretty perfect Sunday mid-afternoon snack. Ray-Ban wayfarers ASOS dress (love it in plaid, too) H&M jacket (old, very similar here) … Continue Reading
