Back by popular demand.... It's getting quite cold here on the east coast so it's the perfect time to get hunkered down and cook some slow cooked meals to comfort you and keep you warm. I bought my very first slow cooker last year. Gone are those stressful nights trying to figure out a last minute dinner plan for my cranky, hungry kids. My slow cooker has certainly lived up to its motto: "cooks while the cook's away." Honestly, it's just so easy to use. Simply dump your food in the porcelain pot in the morning and, when … [Read more...]
Slow Cooked S’Mores
November 7, 2012 By 1 Comment
I was fortunate to have been raised in a house at the end of a cul-de-sac on a quiet street. We had neighbors but, not without a fair amount of woods in between homes. Mom loved our house; our private hideaway. In the kitchen she found comfort and, when sick, took refuge. She often cooked for parties and graciously hosted momentous occasions in our yard. Even when the weather turned colder, she’d transform our carport into a make shift freezer. In the dead of winter, she could be seen outside in her winter coat, using our grill to cook … [Read more...]
Slow Cooked Black Bean Beef Chili
October 11, 2012 By 1 Comment
I might sound like a broken record but I don’t care: Slow cooked meals are so easy and stress free. My crock pot is the best investment I’ve made for my kitchen since I started my culinary journey (and you can purchase yours here)!! I must admit, it is challenging to change up meal selections every night for dinner to keep it interesting for my kids. And, when you have a finicky eater, it seems torturous. This week the slow cooker has been working non-stop. And, every completed dish has been fresh and tasty. Lucky for me, the slow … [Read more...]
Apple Butter
October 8, 2012 By 2 Comments
Yesterday would have been Mom’s 70th birthday. While I’ve tried so desperately to celebrate her life through her culinary legacy, it’s inevitable: her absence is always felt. Every day. For the past four years. This weekend, I kept myself busier than usual so I wouldn’t focus on this unwelcomed anniversary. I celebrated fall with my family. We pumpkin picked. We painted pumpkins. We carved pumpkins. We made pumpkin seeds. We apple picked. And now, I’m back in my city apartment, staring down 20 pounds of apples and two … [Read more...]
