“They” say you should never try out something new for company. Well, I seem to always swim upstream and go against the rules. I’ve been dreaming about this smorgasbord of sweet potatoes for weeks now, as it’s been awhile since I’ve had the chance to splurge into the sensation of the creamy, buttery goodness of…
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I know it sounds crazy, right? Butter. Chicken. Radishes. All together. Yes! The sweet, salty, and slippery deliciousness of the most amazing butter on earth, Kerrygold, of course, coupled with the brilliant spicy bite of bright red and purple Easter egg radishes is truly amazing. And, when slathered and stack atop a flattened chicken breast,…
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We already established that the beauty of the watercolored and ravishing vibrance of watermelon radishes is hard to come by in this great state ~ so, when in hand, I’ve determined it’s essential to take advantage of the raw rarities in any and every way. A sweet and savory marinade drizzled over the top of…
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With independence comes freedom. With freedom comes… love, joy, celebration, and reality. Reality is REAL life, REAL people, REAL experiences and the love of life. True life. NO matter what.
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Apparently watermelon radishes are really hard to come by in this neck of the woods. This is news to me. After living in the PNW, where produce abounds, fresh gardens line the stakes of every yard, and garden boxes are on every porch, the lack of produce here still baffles me. Walking into a market…
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Asian coffee? And steak? I know, it’s weird, right? As it turns out, not really. It’s not weird. It’s A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! Can you hear the emphasis in my little voice? Actually, I recently read how adding a bit of coffee or espresso to a variety of things, can really jazz up the flavor, imparting a hidden…
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Lasagna comes in layers, yet it never comes in a jar – until now. I often sit and admire both the beauty and the practicality of the “salad in a jar” trend. The bold and bright layers of goodness, stacked upon each other, bursting in green, red, yellow and all sorts of other gorgeous goodness…
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So, if raw radishes have a little too much bite – too much pepper – and too much spice, it’s time to softly glaze the brilliant and bright little bulbs: Sweet Miso Glazed Radishes Slightly sautéing the spring and summer roots removes just a bit of the crunch, most all of the bite, and enhances…
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I have been envisioning stacks of swirled veggies, whipped and whirled green and white, coupled with the amazingly brilliant and deep luscious coral hue of Copper River Sockeye salmon for weeks now. You see, Copper River salmon is one of those rare gems that is only available for just a few weeks out of the…
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Knives… They are intimidating! Yikes. Thus, a little video blurb on how to improve your knife skills. What’s the best way to hold a knife? What’s the safest way to use a knife? How to choose a knife? How to safely chop food? I’m not new to the kitchen. Oh no, I’m not. But,…
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