What’s for dinner?
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
What's better than a big, juicy slab of meat? Meat wrapped in more meat, that's what. This recipe is ridiculously simple, and … [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
Summer Squash, Scallops and Rice Pilaf with Balsamic Glaze
Nothing beats homegrown veggies straight out of the garden. Every time I've gone home to Indiana this summer, my mom - who inherited an impressive green thumb from her farming father, sends me back to Cleveland with a bounty of fresh produce, grown in the same rich soil my grandpa farmed for 60 years. This time, it was … [Read More]
Valentine’s Dinner and Continued Surprises
I had no plans for Valentine's this year, which is the only reasonable way to spend the day. We celebrated on V-eve with his preparation of crab legs and asparagus with hollandaise sauce, and my contribution of quinoa with raspberry vinaigrette. Just, wow. Quinoa Recipe: (coming soon) And, of course, … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Garden
Winter Wonderland
On my way out the door for breakfast — okay, a late breakfast at noon, what most people refer to as lunch — it was just starting … [Read More]
The Power of a Plant
Interesting to stumble upon this plant (on the clearance rack, no less) while I'm reading a chapter in "The Source Field … [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...]
How I Got the Grocery Store to Pay Me for Shopping
Yes, you read that right: I got the grocery store to pay me for buying name-brand toothpaste. And believe me, I don't work for Giant Eagle. I'm just a savvy bargain shopper. First, a disclaimer: I don't usually buy groceries at Giant Eagle, because I know that you can get better deals on better quality perishables … [Read More...]
