Cheesepalooza: Romano

Cheese Recipes, Exotic World Recipes

Time flies, I was late with my last cheese post so you are getting another one already. We are at the 6th month of Cheesepalooza. This January we were asked to make a Parmesan, Asiago, Romano , or Brick. When I grew up and it was spaghetti night, my mom always set...

Cornmeal Waffles and Waffle Brownies

Breakfast Brunch Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Food Trends & Gadgets

What makes a morning breakfast better then waffles? Not much. But I was not making them quite regularly. My waffle weapon was a waffle maker I bought in a church sale for 5$ maybe 20 years ago. It was not non stick and it was a pain to wash. Needles to say in between...

Roasted Vegetable Couscous with Vegetarian or Carnivore Options

Exotic World Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

I am starting to get more and more in the mood to host little dinner parties. Well occasionally so don’t expect an invite too soon (talking to my friends that read this lol). Recently we were a nice group of 6 at my place. Only problem is I had 2 vegetarians, 1...

Cheesepalooza: Farmhouse Cheddar

Cheese Recipes

Here we are already at the 5th month of Cheesepalooza. Well I am actually a little late, this was the December installment where we had to make a Farmhouse Cheddar or a Caerphilly. This was our first pressed cheese. Oh boy a new challenge. You learn a lot making...

Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake with Cranberry Topping for SRC and vegan CCC

Dessert Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

Well this is a very exciting day and this is the first post of the year involving not one monthly group but two! I will also be at work this morning after some time off, boo to that! Oh well the holidays are over and real life has to sink back in. Great food will make...

Red Velvet Cheesecake and Happy New Year

Dessert Recipes, Events

As the New Year flows in May you soar ever higher Reach greater heights And find happiness in everything you do Happy New Year to all of you! I hope you have been enjoying the holiday season and have spent many happy moments with loved ones. If you are like me and are...

Verdie Mae’s Absinthe Frappe

Drink recipes, Exotic World Recipes

Are you still looking for a great cocktail idea for your friends and family get togethers over the next few days? Here is a winner with one of my favorite beverage treats: Absinthe. Think Mojito or Mint Julep but New Orleans style! This recipe comes from the Taste of...

Drunken Gummy Bears

Dessert Recipes, Drink recipes

Remember those crazy parties where someone made jello shots? The first time you propably popped them back one after the other without realizing that all of a sudden the effects of the sweet candy alcohol would catch up. I admit I have had this less then stellar momemt...

Pan-Roasted Salsify

Vegetable and Side Dishes Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

Thanks for all your good wishes. I am still fighting this cold. Some days I win, some days the cold winds. But it shall pass. Thus I remain a bit quieter still on the blog front. OK so raise your hands if you have ever tried salsify before? I knew it, only 2 of you...