I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream? I’ve never fully understood that little saying. Who screams for ice cream? I know if I had ever screamed for ice cream my parents would not have rewarded me with it. I would have been told I didn’t need anymore sugar and that I needed …
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The 3 Little Piggies Burger
Once upon a time, there were three little chefs who were ready to test their cooking skills in their own restaurant. Before they went out on their venture, their mother said “Whatever you do, make the most unique burger so everyone keeps coming back because that is the only way you will survive in this …
Red, White and Blueberry
Did your mom ever make a recipe that you didn’t care for as a kid but now as an adult you are kicking yourself for not eating it? The dish that always comes to mind for me is my mom’s blueberry coffee cake. It really was a silly thing to dislike. It was cake for …
Gotta Try Thai Gai
A few years ago, I took a class on Thai cooking. My main goal was to come out of the class with a masterful knowledge of Pad Thai, my favorite dish. We don’t have anything close to Thai food in my small town and I really wanted to know how to satisfy my cravings. The …
Safer Summer Spud Salad
So it is officially summer and you know what that means? BBQ’s, picnics, parties and any excuse to get together and eat! I love a good gathering of my people but I get nervous when I see food sitting out especially in the warmer weather. It is hard to enjoy yourself if you are wondering …
Hollandaise: Mother Sauces Part 5 of 6
Hollandaise. Celebrate. If we took some hollandaise, took some time to celebrate. Just one day out of life, it would be so nice. Sorry, Madonna circa 1983 just temporarily possessed me. When I make hollandaise sauce, I have a tendency to put on too much jewelry and sing my rendition of her Holiday song. Hollandaise …
Emulsified Sauces: Mother Sauces Part 3 of 6
To continue my discussion about sauces, I thought that I should talk about emulsified sauces. There is debate if mayonnaise is an official mother sauce or is it a Sister Sauce. A Sister Sauce you ask? Yep, it is like a Mother Sauce but cuter and wittier. (I just made that up to annoy my …
Mini-Thai Chicken Salad Cups
I hope everyone has had a wonderful and safe Memorial Day. I had the joy of attending my brother’s annual “Big A** Barbeque” this year. (He actually calls it Big A** BBQ, I am not making fun of people with big bottoms.) I was a bit concerned about showing up given that my smaller hinny …
Béchamel”t” in Your Mouth Mac & Cheese: Mother Sauces Part II
Why were the Mother Sauces developed? Funny you should ask. In the 19th century, Mother Sauces were prepared as a cost saving measure. Huge quantities were produced and then divided into smaller portions. From there, different ingredients were added to add variety to the meals. Béchamel (or white sauce for people who don’t like fancy …