WATCH THE VIDEO! Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Dressing and Parmesan Cheese not only make a show-stealing side dish, they are perfect, bite-sized, cancer-fighting appetizers. Give them another chance! GET THE RECIPE Get the Grilled Brussels Sprouts Recipe. Get the Balsamic … [Read more...]
Grilled Brussels Sprouts Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! Brussels Sprouts can be controversial. And I know, you've been hurt by Brussels Sprouts before. But it wasn't their fault. They were over-cooked. These Grilled Brussels Sprouts want to make it up to you. Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Dressing and Parmesan Cheese not … [Read more...]
How to Make Crock Pot Lasagna Video
It's Test Kitchen time again, y'all! As you may know, I don't do a lot of Crock Pot cooking. I guess I'd do more, but I usually don't plan far enough in advance. I'm also not necessarily surrounded by people that love Pot Roast and other typical Crock Pot meals. However, I've seen a lot of … [Read more...]
Crock Pot Lasagna Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! If you see this pot a-crockin', better come a-knockin'! If you have ever dreamed of an Italian Grandmother working her magic in the kitchen while you are {insert other thing you are doing here} you may be in need of Crock Pot Lasagna. Mama Mia! If you use store bought sauce … [Read more...]
Cheesy Potato Biscuits Video
The biscuits with the cheese all up in 'em! You know when you go out to eat and the bread basket arrives? You peek inside the basket and there they are. Those savory, cheesy biscuits you can't stop eating? Well, now you can make those irresistible biscuits in the safety comfort of your own … [Read more...]
Cheesy Potato Biscuits Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! You know the biscuits I'm talking about. Mmmmm Hmmmm. A great use for leftover mashed potatoes, enjoy these tender Cheesy Potato Biscuits all by themselves, with a comforting bowl of stew or kick off the day with a Cheesy Potato Breakfast Biscuit. For added instruction and … [Read more...]
KARASK – Traditional Estonian Barley Bread Video
I know how to PIDU! I went to Estonia this summer and brought back a recipe for KARASK - Traditional Estonian Barley Bread and one freakishly small wooden spoon for Chef John of Foodwishes. You might already know I went to Estonia this summer. But did you know that Chef John gave me this trip to … [Read more...]
Traditional Estonian Barley Bread Recipe
This recipe for Karask, or Traditional Estonian Barley Bread comes from Estonian holistic health coach and wellness expert, Marika Blossfeldt. Based on an Estonian Folk Recipe, Marika has adjusted the recipe for Essential Nourishment to include only whole foods and natural sweeteners. I had the … [Read more...]
My Day With Chef Dimitri Demjanov
Did you see the movie, My Week With Marilyn? I saw it on the plane home from Tallinn, Estonia and it got me thinking about the once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience I just had with Chef Dimitri Demjanov. Instead of a whole week however, I got a day. An afternoon, really. Now, don't get me wrong, … [Read more...]
Grits California Video
Sometimes a gimmick works. Even better than you'd imagine. I wanted to make grits. Which might sound like no big deal, but, let's just say, grits were met with a little bit of resistance. I needed a plan. I needed a gimmick. I needed to call them Grits California and make them taste like … [Read more...]
Grits California Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! Welcome to Grits California. Such a yummy side, such a creamy dish. I didn't grow up eating grits, but I've been fascinated by them lately. I remember a box of instant grits lurking around the house once as a kid, but grits were not a staple in our home. So what's a … [Read more...]
iPhone NYC: Eataly
I had to make a choice when packing for New York. Do I take my camera (read: heavy and big) or take my computer (read: heavier and bigger)? As evidenced by these iPhone photos, the Mac Book won. White Truffles and Mushrooms, 320 grams. Twenty-four dollars, eighty cents. Eataly. A … [Read more...]