KitchenNutI didn’t start cooking until about five years ago (goodness, it seems like yesterday we were eating Cambell’s Cream of Tomato soup every day!), and I have learned a lot! I love to cook, love to learn new things, and especially love to eat. About two weeks ago, I hit a new level, though. I […]
If I didn’t need to write this post, that title alone would send me running back to the kitchen to delve into my freshly-made cake. Alas, I’m also fighting temptation trying to remind myself how cruel it would be to hubby, that while he is at work, I get to sit at home today and […]
I never ate a deviled egg, that I can remember…at least not that left a memorable impression. See, in my house, we snarfed the eggies down long before they made it to the deviled-stage. In my memory though, the eggs had that nice green tint around the outside and smelled slightly of sulfur. Of course, […]
(EDIT: Due to technical problems, photos will appear later…) Have you ever heard of “the marshmallow story?” It’s great. If you clickety here, you can watch a quick study about it (click on the video on the right). Totally describes hubby—the part of snarfing it right away. :) Not because he doesn’t have patience, but […]
I am so in love with this store. When the first one was announced to come to my state, oh, two years ago, I would drive by just to get a glimpse inside the heaven-to-come. Then, when I saw a sign for another one only a few, short miles from my home, I wept with […]
I’d buy the world’s greatest kitchen with all my favorite goodies. And in that kitchen, I’d finally have my long-time coveted MagiMix Food Processor. I’ve been collecting gift cards for several months (received as gifts) from Williams-Sonoma in hopes that someday I’ll have enough to “buy” it. Oh, if only all dreams could come true…but, […]
well, not yet, anyway. :) I realize that I have been MIA for a little too long. Life seems to have passed me by, and I’m not sure where it went! I’ve been quite busy baking and cooking in my usual OCD manner, but along with it, I’ve been trying desperately to take KitchenNut to […]
What is one to do when the flour prices are on the rise and the most basic necessities are on the rise, including milk and eggs? In the words of Marie Antoinette (or was it Marie Theresa…), “Let them eat cake!” And I couldn’t agree more. Especially if it is the Perfect Party Cake recipe […]
My brother made an interesting request for a post…he asked me to make a list for him of foods that are bad, and foods that he could eat. Boy, does that open a can of worms. :D I feel rather shocked, however, as I’ve always known Bro to live off of Eggos, Twinkies, Chocolate Milk […]
I was at Trader Joe’s for the afternoon…I’m probably the only fruit loop who can spend an hour looking at every item on a grocery store shelf and enjoy it! Then, make for second rounds to see what I missed. :D Anyhow, I do all this because I like to read the labels and see […]
Don’t you hate the exceess liquid sitting in the middle of your sour cream (or yogurt container), after you’ve scooped out some? I never know if I should stir that separated liquid back into the yogurt or sour cream, or pour it off. I must admit, I’m guilty of both. However, I’ve recently come across […]
If you’re a breadivore like me, anything with flour is enough to get you up and running to the kitchen! In this case, it is another fabulous recipe by Dorie Greenspan, part of the fun gang at Tuesdays with Dorie. In this case, it is a nice, sweet bread recipe studded with rum-soaked raisins on […]
Really, it seems so much more convenient to pull an apple out of the fridge or the fruit bowl and begin chomping. I mean, how much stuff can really be on the outside of the fruit? If you really want to know…hang out at the fruit stand for about an hour, and you’ll be ready […]
If you’re like me and choose to abstain from coffee or tea, you’ll find yourself frustrated over many chocolate recipes. Coffee has a magical way of enhancing the flavor of chocolate, so there are many recipes which call for it. There is always the option to omit completely, which is just fine! I can’t ever […]
Oh, how times have changed. In previous wars, even in only the last century, everybody felt the burden. (We are leaving all politics out of this post!) There was rationing of food for several reasons, including the need to ship so much food to the soldiers, as well as rising food costs. Well, here we […]