KitchenNutI was lucky enough to be able to find the Daring Bakers, which allows me to be challenged to follow a certain baking recipe, as assigned, each month. This first challenge is Lemon Meringue Pie, in which the recipe is pre-assigned. The recipe is simple and straight-forward, but as it makes a full 10″-pie, I […]
As it’s just hubby and me, I am seemingly always trying to scale-back recipes or be on a hunt for a recipe that doesn’t make quite as much. I always hear the idea to make the full recipe, and save the leftovers, but that’s really not for me. I enjoy being in the kitchen and […]
While listening to podcasts of The Splendid Table, I heard the host and a guest discussing a documentary called King Corn. It seemed intriguing, but unfortunately, it had already left my city before I could get to it. Well, I’m sure it has to do with the fact that I’m weeks behind on my podcasts, […]
When the low-carb diet came into fad, I shouted for joy because there would be so much more bread for me (since I am such a breadivore). I was raised with the best homemade bread that could be found, so I’d always considered store-bought bread to be, well, useless. However, as I cut the apron […]
Just a week ago, I took my first stab at blondies…and I cannot stop craving them! So much that I just popped the last square into my mouth from the batch I made only six hours ago. Thank goodness for my toaster oven and the ability to scale down recipes (I made a 25% batch). […]
If you have children, nieces or nephews, you might sometimes find yourself being asked the question, “ewwww! what are those black spots?” Hopefully you’re more patient than I and can abstain from launching into a half-hour lecture of why pepper is essential for flavor and heat (OCD definitely has its moments) and turn it into […]
When I first saw the Organic Batter Blaster, I really wanted to die. I mean, pancake batter in a jar? Yikes! Then I started researching it a little bit…I have to admit that I’m impressed that the entire container, lid and all, is recyclable and that there is neither corn syrup nor hydrogenated oils. I’d […]
some raw thoughts of a KitchenNut When people ask if I am a foodie, I’m not ever really sure what to say, because bottom-line, I don’t feel like one. Sure, I like food. Okay, I love it. But, my passion is really about cooking, baking, the whys and hows of a kitchen. I’ve met lots […]
I found myself terribly distraught this past November when I found that I had missed National Bundt Day! What a fabulous day to eat cake and feel honorable! In order to honor all the quirky National Food Days, I’ve added a fabulous page so that never another day will be missed! Happy Celebrating!