meals and food

So, I found myself in a bit of a pickle last week. My sister-in-law decided, last minute, to throw a big family get-together. You know how it is, everyone brings a dish....

Alright, so today I figured I’d try my hand at this caprese zucchini casserole thing. Had a whole heap of zucchini just sitting there in the fridge, you know how it goes...

So, I was rummaging through my kitchen cabinets the other day, you know, getting ready for a little get-together I was planning. Nothing massive, just a few friends over. And it dawned...

Alright, so I’ve been meaning to share this for a while. I finally got around to really trying to nail down a celadon glaze. You know, that beautiful, subtle green, sometimes blueish,...

Alright, so let me tell you about this cabbage casserole with Ritz crackers I whipped up the other day. It’s nothin’ fancy, but sometimes simple is best, right? Getting Started So, I...

My Graduation Party Dessert Saga So, my niece's graduation party was coming up, and like a fool, I volunteered for dessert duty. "Desserts for a graduation party," I thought, "how hard can...

You know, some days you just wake up and think, “I need cookies.” Not just any cookies, mind you. I was in the mood for something bright, something cheerful. Something with sprinkles!...

Alright, so I decided to dive into the world of springerle cookie molds a while back. You see those fancy cookies with the pretty pictures, right? Thought I’d give ’em a shot....

Alright, let me tell you about this farm dinner thing in CT I checked out. It's been on my mind for a while, you know? Seeing all those pretty pictures online, people...

So, the other day, I decided to whip up some chicken quesadillas. They’re quick, they’re easy, and everyone loves ’em, right? But then I stood there, looking at my pan, thinking, “Okay,...