What’s for dinner?
Pork Loins & Fear of Old Age
So I tried Emeril's recipe for Ginger Ale Marinated Pork Loin but adapted it for a single serving slice of pork tenderloin. I'm … [Read More]
What’s for dessert?
AFB Chocolate Coconut Cream Cake
If you don't know what Amish Friendship Bread is, then you didn't grow up in the Midwest. If you've never had the daily task of … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Kitchen
Peach Caprese
With my bountiful tomato harvest, I need to expand my palate beyond the basic Caprese. Feeling a little fruity, I came up with this Peace Caprese (or "Capreachy") Salad: 1/2 peach, peeled and cubed 6-8 cherry tomatoes, halved 3-4 mini balls of fresh mozzarella, halved 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp lemon … [Read More]
Homemade Kale Chips
There's really no excuse for not making kale chips at home - believe me, I know, I dodged the process for far too long. Now that I've tried making them a few times, I know that kale chips are so easy, it's stupid. Tear kale leaves into pieces - maybe double or triple what you could consider bite-size for a … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Garden
Plant Progress: Day 4
Science tells me there’s been a lot going on underground for the past few days, but today, Day Four, was the first unveiling to … [Read More]
Plant Progress: Day 5
The company flowers and African Daisies keep coming up. Joining the green ranks today: Some Simpson’s Curled Lettuce. They don’t … [Read More]
Around Town + Beyond
Night on the Town: Pickwick and Frolic
Think crepes are just for breakfast? I did, and boy was I wrong. Last night I finally had the pleasure of dining at Pickwick and Frolic on East 4th Street, downtown Cleveland, where my boyfriend serves and bartends. For a year, I’ve been listening to him rave about the scallops, so it was about time I put Pickwick’s … [Read More...]
My Master Camping Checklist
Here is my Master Camping Checklist I use when packing for a camping trip. Sleeping: Tent Tarp and rug Sleeping bags, blankets, pillows Air mattress and pump Surviving: I bring a Big Blue Camping Bin, which contains most of my survival gear (tools, rope, knives, cooking and eating supplies) already … [Read More...]
