We have a buy-one-avocado-at-a-time rule in our house unless we have ABSOLUTE plans to make guacamole within 24 hours. The reason we have this rule is because we struggle to keep avocados fresh, green, and firm before using them. We always “think” that we will surely eat that second or third avocado in plenty of … Read more
America seems to have a love affair with sexy, luscious bacon. Imagine: The delightful smoky snap as you sink your teeth into a mile-high BLT… or the unmistakable aroma of sizzling, tender beef filet hugged by thick, juicy bacon strips on the grill. Bacon is everywhere—elevating the humble breakfast egg or featured in beer-and-bacon flights … Read more
In many Asian households, rice is considered a food staple. Its neutral taste goes well with almost anything because it elevates the taste of other dishes really well. But it can be a challenge to get rice to a perfect consistency—not too chewy, not too mushy—and ready for your meal in time. Quick Navigation What … Read more
Cinco de Mayo is on a Sunday this year, which means you’re already considering a fun potluck (right?) with Cinco de Mayo finger foods, maybe some Mexican appetizer dip, to share among your family and friends. Everyone’s bringing something—maybe you’re the host or maybe you’re the visitor, but remember, it’s okay to take it easy! … Read more
If there’s any cuisine that I believe has taken the world by storm, it is definitely Chinese cuisine. And I’d admit that Chinese cuisine has also taken over my kitchen by storm. Who honestly doesn’t love Chinese food? It can be fancy and sophisticated but can also be greasy takeout. And the best thing about … Read more
It is difficult to beat having a slice of a hot and buttery piece of cornbread with, well, pretty much anything. Then if you add some cheddar cheese and a hint of jalapeño, you have something seriously darn tasty and filling, and relatively easy and cheap to make. So check out our jalapeño cheddar cornbread … Read more
Our house seems to be made of cutting boards! Under the sink, We have wood cutting boards that are square, round, bigger round, and rectangle. We also have a fair share of plastic ones too. However, my go-to cutting board is always one of the wooden ones, which is why we need to know how … Read more
Personally, I think any time of year is the perfect time to grill but can we all agree that springtime is special? Roasted peaches and pineapple, red pepper chunks, steaks, slathered chicken and ribs, and even seafood. Shrimp takes a marinade super fast and grills to a perfect pink in moments! That is why we … Read more
I grew up in North East Texas where biscuits were a part of nearly every meal and we ate them with everything. My grandmother made a killer Biscuit Pudding and to this day, I haven’t found a replica, and all my tries are proving fruitless. Or pudding-less, as the case may be. If you’ve been … Read more
Radishes are my second most favorite snack. I eat them just about every single day. Just the other day we bought a beautiful bunch of fresh radishes with the greens on them. They were stunning—a vibrant fuchsia. But I didn’t really know how to store radishes that are fresh and whole like this. Generally, when … Read more