The Gifts from the Kitchen Kick-Off: Cheese Ball Kits

The first year that I was invited to spend Christmas with The Hubs’ family (my future in-laws), I was thrilled. We had been dating a long time and I had only met the parents once.

It was to be a momentous occasion to be sure.

His family always celebrated on Christmas Eve with an appetizer/sandwich/snack . . . → Read More: The Gifts from the Kitchen Kick-Off: Cheese Ball Kits

Last of the Peppers….for now

A stuffed jalapeno recipe and the last of Pepper-palooza. . . . → Read More: Last of the Peppers….for now

Diablo Deviled Eggs

I know this title is a true redundancy, but these are truly double-the-heat deviled eggs. . . . → Read More: Diablo Deviled Eggs

One tomato, two tomato, three pepper salsa

A short garden update and a salsa recipe. . . . → Read More: One tomato, two tomato, three pepper salsa

Cooking Class and the Perfect Deviled Egg

OK–we are definitely making up for lost time. The very last part of May we attended a cooking class at The Stock Pot. The menu was derived from whatever was fresh at the Farmers Market and the chef was from one of our favorite restaurants, The Tavern on Brady. We were in!

We were . . . → Read More: Cooking Class and the Perfect Deviled Egg

Life without Goat Cheese? Here’s the latest CTB post: The U.S. of Arugula

Our read this time around was David Kamp’s The United States of Arugula. This was a great comprehensive history of food trends and food trend makers in America. . . . → Read More: Life without Goat Cheese? Here’s the latest CTB post: The U.S. of Arugula

Another great new appetizer: Not your ordinary cheese dip

Who knew there was a World Cheese Dip Championship? Here is a great recipe for Avocado Goat Cheese Dip that would get my vote! . . . → Read More: Another great new appetizer: Not your ordinary cheese dip

Great Northern Bean Dip

Hunger pains, raiding the pantry, the invention of a new appetizer. . . . → Read More: Great Northern Bean Dip

Christmas Gift # 12: White Queso

I’m dreaming of a white queso….An expensive meal leads to a new dip recipe. . . . → Read More: Christmas Gift # 12: White Queso

Fresh Mozzarella Roulade with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto

The latest foodie challenge from the hubby. He heard about this dish and explained it to me in glowing terms. This is what we came up with. . . . → Read More: Fresh Mozzarella Roulade with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto