See that funny guy up above? He looks kind of like the start of a balloon animal to me. He’s a butternut squash and I decided I wanted to try one last week because I don’t think I ever have before. Don’t let the mild exterior fool you, inside he’s a bright orangey yellow and packed with fiber. Plus he’s full of nutrients, especially vitamin A, we’re talking 300% your daily value in 1/2 cup of cubed squash. What a nutrition powerhouse! Here’s a quick photo tutorial on how to peel and seed the squash, with a recipe soon to follow. Read more
Hello, my name is Diana, and I am obsessed with cheese. I’ve stood for a full 30 minutes in front of a cheese case, not speaking or touching anything, simply staring at the abundance and variety of amazing cheeses. I’ve taken a plate full of cheese samples to a corner all by myself so I can savor the nuances of each bite completely without distraction. My current favorite is a lovely orange cheese called Mimolette, which I got hooked on when my friends Todd and Diane brought it on our trip to Mexico. But I have to tell you, Mimolette has a dirty little secret. Read more
Imagine a buttery chocolate pastry crust so crisp you hear it snap as you cut into it with the side of a fork. It’s filled with sweet yet tangy homemade raspberry jam that’s smothered in a rich chocolate ganache filling tasting like the most expensive chocolate pudding in the world. The creamy chocolate goodness is topped with plump and juicy raspberries that spurt juice into your mouth with every bite, and finished with the finest dusting of powdered sugar, like the sprinkling of the last snow of the season.
Now stop imagining, because I promise, you can make this!
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Eric and I typically have two kinds of memorable dates. The first kind are really romantic ones involving fancy food and lots of making out. The second kind are ones where one or both of us almost dies. I thought I’d give you a little taste of both kinds of dates we have since we experienced them both Christmas week. First of all an amazing romantic dinner recipe, Sirloin Steak with Shiso Scallion Mashed Potatoes.
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Growing up I thought that mushroom meant those little white button mushrooms that you buy in a blue styrofoam container. But eventually I discovered the world of mushrooms, and what a wonderful world it is! Mushrooms vary in texture and flavor, and one of my newest tries is the lovely chanterelle mushroom.
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