What’s so great about apples? I don’t get it. Apples are boring. You eat an apple when there’s nothing better. It’s a last resort fruit, like last resort panties. If a genie popped out of a magic lamp and told you that you could have any fruit in the world, would you choose an apple? … More Bad to the Core
Herbs are the magic dust of cooks. They have the power to make something good taste great and transform a bland dish into something seriously delicious. You may think that the teaspoon of minced thyme or sprig of rosemary called for in your recipe is unimportant. This could not be further from the truth. Without … More Herbilicious
In my last post I mentioned the valentines dinner my boyfriend was going to prepare for me, with some skepticism. How can you blame me? This is a man who orders delivery every night of the week and considers his homemade salads a gourmet masterpiece. He is, however, extremely picky and has an appreciation for … More Guys CAN Cook
Still looking for a way to celebrate the silliest holiday ever? OK I guess Valentines can be sweet although I think it’s more notorious for spawning disappointment. (Let’s hope this isn’t the case with the valentines dinner my boyfriends preparing.) Just kidding 😉 Regardless, whether your with your schmoochoopoogus, friends, family, co-workers or yourself, here … More Chocolate is in the Air
Gluttony is not your fault. If food wasn’t this good, we wouldn’t have a problem. That’s why I’m blaming the food, the farmers who grew it, the chefs that made it and God for creating it. But as a true foodie and glutton, we know that behind all the sharp digestive pains, gassy sleeps, acid … More How to Overeat
Just because it’s the Super Bowl doesn’t mean you have to resort to KFC or Pizza Hut. Not that there’s anything wrong with that (I still have a very special relationship with The Hut). But why don’t you let 2010 be the year you surprise your guests with some awesome homemade food! Here are two … More It’s game time
No I’m not talking about Popeye’s sweetheart. I’m talking about that delicious, flavorful oil that is found in everything from salad dressings to gourmet ice cream. These days there are hundreds of olive oils to choose from ranging from $4 a bottle to $50 bucks! So it’s important to know what you’re paying for. Olive … More Olive Oil
There are many reasons why eating locally is best. First of all, shopping locally ensures that your produce is fresh, seasonal and contains a higher level of flavor. And when it’s not organic, small farms tend to be less generous with the amount of chemicals sprayed on their crops, so it’s healthier! Secondly, average fresh … More Figuring out farmers’ markets
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