It’s Seriously Soup day today, featuring one of my favorite bloggers, Serena, who authors a blog called Seriously Soupy. Serena started Seriously Soupy as a creative outlet for herself after her first daughter was born, which combined her passion for cooking with an interest in learning more about soups and soup making. Since it started, she has given soup tours and taught soup classes and has a catalog of over 100 soups on the site! You can join Serena on her Soupy journey at SeriouslySoupy.com and twice a month you can find her here, at My … [Read more...]
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
December 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
How many times have you been stumped, trying to figure out a vegetable side to your dinner? I was so tired of steaming and sauteeing broccoli (and so were my kids). When I discovered Brussels sprouts (note proper spelling) I felt as if I had truly turned a corner and opened up a whole new realm of veggie possibilities. I introduced the first Brussels sprouts recipe sautéed with some chunks of bacon and hot maple syrup. I had hoped the salty and sweet toppings would draw the attention away from the fact that is was labeled a "mystery … [Read more...]
Momofuku Milk Bar
December 17, 2012 By 2 Comments
Last week I shared the most amazing holiday experience with my son. We were able to make cookies alongside famed Momofuku Milk Bar Pastry Chef Christina Tosi and her mother, Greta Miller, at the International Culinary Center in NYC. The afternoon, hosted by Chef Christina Tosi in collaboration with American Express, was a true holiday baking party. Guests heard intimate stories how Christina’s sweet tooth as an early child prompted her to start her own cookie empire just two years ago. Today, Momofuku Milk Bar has grown into five bakeries … [Read more...]
Breville Panini Maker Giveaway
December 14, 2012 By 111 Comments
Who doesn’t love a nice warm perfectly pressed Panini? I’m drooling over the thought of a veggie-based Panini filled pesto and warm melted mozzarella cheese. My daughter would love a turkey and cheese Panini with tomatoes, basil, olive oil and pesto. My son loves a salami filler. No matter your preference, hands down, fresh Panini sandwiches are tasty and delicious. How many times have you ordered a Panini at a restaurant and wished you could replicate all that warm goodness in the comforts of your own kitchen? Imagine sinking … [Read more...]
