Pecan Brittle

by Michele on August 30th, 2010

Although summer is nearing its end and school has begun again, the current weather is in denial of these facts. With temperatures in the mid-90s yesterday and today and staying that way for a few more days, it feels more like the middle of July.

As a person who has seasonal food preferences, the heat of summer spurs my craving for ice cream. While I could eat ice cream daily, I treat it as an indulgence and enjoy it a few times throughout the summer. However, since I treat it as an indulgence, when I do eat it, I indulge! No

Blueberry Simple Syrup

by Michele on August 27th, 2010

My husband and I have a variety of shared interests and hobbies, one of which is cooking. However, on a typical day it is difficult for both of us to be able to work on a meal together. Between work demands and parenting responsibilities, it seems that one of us is busy when it's time to prepare food. So, when we do have time to cook together, we enjoy it thoroughly.

A couple weeks ago we had an entire Sunday to ourselves. With minimal work obligations and zero parenting responsibilities, we were ready for a day of culinary adventure. Our plan:

Restaurant News & Reviews

Eden Alley, Kansas City, MO

by Michele on September 1st, 2010

Earlier this month, Think Tasty readers had the opportunity to choose the best restaurant in the Central Plains region. With ten fabulous restaurants in the mix, deciding wasn’t easy. Until the last moment, fans shared their votes and left comments praising their restaurants. When voting ended, the restaurant that earned the most votes was Eden

Chef Paul Gelose

by Michele on August 25th, 2010

As Think Tasty has been conducting polls seeking the best restaurants in regions across the USA, we have discovered many exciting and interesting restaurants and chefs. In July we explored the Rocky Mountain region, and along with it, The Palace Restaurant in Durango, Colorado. The combination of a fabulous location, historical building, great food, and

Bagel Guillotine by Larien

by Michele on August 23rd, 2010

All four of our children enjoy bagels. It's not uncommon to see a bagel being toasted for breakfast or lunch on any given summer day. Some of the time we stock our pantry with pre-sliced, packaged bagels, and other times we have either homemade or bakery bagels, which need...

Calphalon Unison Slide Nonstick 10″ Fry Pan with Poacher Insert

by Michele on July 26th, 2010

With a flock of fourteen chickens, rarely do we lack eggs at our house. Gathering about nine eggs a day on average, there are plenty to be used for cooking, baking, and as breakfast dishes. While I prefer egg white wraps and an occasional scrambled egg or omelet, the...