Last week I got a craving for spicy cornbread, so I baked up a batch of these jalapeño-cheddar cornbread muffins. Still warm from the oven, and spicy, savory, and a little bit sweet, they were all that I’d been dreaming of. Here’s the recipe so you can bake your own batch of cornbready-goodness.
Rhubarb Lemon Muffins
Spring means that a lot of tasty fruits and vegetables are finally in season, including one of my favorites, rhubarb. Although I’m definitely a fan of the classic combination of rhubarb and strawberries, I also like the lesser-known pairing of rhubarb with lemon. Though lemon and rhubarb are both tart, there’s juuuust enough sugar in […]
Vegetarian Potato Soup
For about a week at a time this winter it got super cold in Portland. Not Polar Vortex cold, but cold enough for me to want to eat nothing but hot soup. Which is why I whipped up this hearty potato version. It definitely took the chill off and helped keep me toasty. Plus, it’s […]
Giant Whiskey Cinnamon Roll Cake
Lately I’ve had a fierce craving for cinnamon rolls, which is weird because I can’t even remember the last time I had one. The heart stomach wants what it wants, though. I tried to resist, and then the other day I was at Ikea, and I figured I’d just give in and have one of […]
Hazelnut Beet Burgers
…Or, what I had for lunch today. And maybe dinner, too. But I’m getting ahead of myself. The origin of these burgers goes back to an event this summer organized by the Portland Mercury called Burger Week. For one week, a bunch of restaurants in town offered $5 burgers. For a vegetarian like me, that […]
Spicy Moscow Mule Cocktail
After having them at bars, Steven and I got really into making Moscow Mules at home. So much so that we even bought our own set of copper mugs (these, in the 12 oz size), which is what the drinks are traditionally served in. Because copper is expensive, copper mugs are relatively pricey, and in […]
Book Review: The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes A Day
Bread is one of those things that can seem super intimidating if you’ve never made it before. It does seem like there has to be some magic involved to turn flour, water, yeast, and salt into a dough capable of growing on its own, and we’ve all heard stories of tragic failures to rise and […]
Gifts to DIY & Gifts to Buy: For the Foodie
There are so many fantastic gift ideas for the foodie in your life that I had to stop myself from restocking my own kitchen from this list. From flavored salts, to extracts, to cutting boards and oven mitts, here are some ideas for anyone who really appreciates food. 1. Flavored salts | 2. Monogrammed cutting […]
Party Idea: Hummus Flight
A hummus flight is perfect for your next party or potluck. Get the recipes for chipotle feta hummus, spinach artichoke hummus, roasted red pepper hummus, and spicy hummus
