Maybe I'm just bitter because I could never afford to eat at a truly upscale, gourmet restaurant. Maybe it's because I cook family style and don't pay much attention to "plating," but I can't help but think fancy schmancy upscale...
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Any serious eaters cooking up some Mardi Gras dishes this year? Or will you be eating out for it? Tell us what and where...Thanks!...
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When I was younger, I hated peanut butter (still do) so my mom would make me cream cheese and jelly sandwiches instead of PB&J. Only upon entering high school did I realize that no one else ate this and considered...
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Hi Everyone! I've been MIA lately but wanted to take some time today to read and post. A present to myself as tomorrow is my birthday. :-) And I was just thinking-what should I eat? It's my birthday so I...
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Having recently lost my job, I have started bartering for services, such as getting my hair cut in exchange for either cooking or teaching how to make Indian food. The recent exchange I had, the person said they would pay...
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Well, she did it again. I went to dinner at the future mother-in-law's last night, and this was the menu: Ham - virtually unrecognizable. It was cooked until crispy, and sweet as candy (I think they glaze it with some...
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Right. So February 14th (aka Single's Appreciation Day) has come and gone, and now that the lights have been turned up again, I have a hard question to ask myself. If the person you are dating is great in every...
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Even though bf and I currently wrapped up in blankets after a walk in a windy park, we can smell Spring approaching (well, him more so, as he was seasonal allergies.) After some homemade pho in bread bowls (forgive us,...
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In keeping of the spirit of tonight's Top Chef episode, what would your last meal be? For me? My gram's fried chicken, biscuits and gravy, and banana pudding. How about you?...
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I'm interested in hearing what culinary no-nos we like to indulge in. I'm not talking about a secret love of Doritos or Twinkies or Lucky Charms; every gastronome has her weaknesses, after all. I mean taking some of the most...
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