I remember my mom baked incessantly in the wintertime. There’s something very soothing when your house is warm and toasty and full of aromas wafting from an oven that’s in constant use. She truly loved baking. And, lucky for us, we were the proud beneficiaries of all of her baked masterpieces. Mom had a Flour/Sugar Shaker so she could evenly sprinkle flour, powdered sugar or cinnamon over top her Viennese Crescent Cookies, Salzburger Nockerl, bread dough, or anything else requiring a powdery coating. She really had a flair for presentation … [Read more...]
The Keurig 2.0 Brewing System
January 21, 2015 By 1 Comment
This post was sponsored by Keurig. All opinions expressed are, as always, my own. If you’re a coffee lover, you’re going to be ecstatic about the Keurig 2.0 Brewing System. Actually, even if you’re not a coffee lover (like me), you’ll find good use for your Keurig. I did! Get ready to make terrific hot and cold beverages from the most advanced beverage system Keurig has ever built. If you’re novice to the world of Keurig, say goodbye to messy coffee grounds and filters. With the use of handy “K-Cups,” this machine neatly brews a perfect … [Read more...]
Turkey and Chickpea Stew
January 16, 2015 By Leave a Comment
While we haven't had much snow on the east coast, it is still winter. For my family, that translates to meals that are comforting and filling. As you might've imagined, my slow cooker has been put into overdrive and I feel as though baking in the oven adds another much-needed layer of heat for my apartment. There isn't a week that goes by without some sort of casserole or stew being designed. There should be no intimidation factor here. Most casseroles and stews are hassle-free to make. As long as you're comfortable using a knife, you … [Read more...]
Fried Cauliflower Rice
January 13, 2015 By 2 Comments
If you go online and search for rice-based recipes, there are myriad options. It’s totally overwhelming. Did you know there are more than 40,000 different rice varieties? However, in my research online, I kept finding different variations of one recipe that totally peaked my interest: Cauliflower Fried Rice. At first I mistakenly thought the recipe was a rice dish with bits of roasted cauliflower—a vegetable that is totally underrated in my household. However, Cauliflower Rice doesn’t contain rice at all. The “rice” part of the dish is … [Read more...]
