Last week we celebrated our daughter's twelfth birthday with our family. As is tradition, the birthday girl got to choose the dessert. While most people think of cakes and birthdays as a given pairing, our kids tend to choose other dessert items. Sam decided on a chocolate swirl cheesecake.
I had figured that Sam would want something with chocolate, as all four of our kids are chocolate addicts. However, more than half of our crowd aren't chocolate lovers. So, I needed to find a way to make a dessert that would please the birthday girl and her adoring crowd. Obviously, my
Review: Agave, Portsmouth, NH, & Newburyport, MA
by TT February 25th, 2010 | Restaurant Reviews
Although I have categorized this article as a restaurant review, I have to admit that it isn't a full review. Yes, my husband and I have been to Agave in both Portsmouth, NH, and Newburyport, MA, but we ordered the same dish and same drinks at each visit. However, and this is a big however, that dish and those drinks are well worth a review of their own.
We made our first visit to the Portsmouth location, Agave Mexican Bistro Dos, last July. Enjoying a couple's weekend in this coastal city, we spent Saturday evening strolling the downtown. We discovered
We made our first visit to the Portsmouth location, Agave Mexican Bistro Dos, last July. Enjoying a couple's weekend in this coastal city, we spent Saturday evening strolling the downtown. We discovered
Egg Drop Soup
by TT February 22nd, 2010 | Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Soups & Stews
So, the last recipe that I'll be posting from our belated Chinese New Year dinner is the simplest. As I was writing my articles last week, I thought about the order in which I should publish them. I'm glad that I had a moment of clarity and considered how hectic Mondays can be and saved the shortest recipe for last.
Mondays are busy due to the nature of my job, but this Monday is extra busy. First, it is February break, which means that I have a 12 and 13 year old hanging around the house, and although they understand
Mondays are busy due to the nature of my job, but this Monday is extra busy. First, it is February break, which means that I have a 12 and 13 year old hanging around the house, and although they understand
Shrimp Fried Rice
by TT February 19th, 2010 | Recipes, Side Dishes
When I began planning the menu for our delayed Chinese New Year dinner, I had certain dishes in mind. As we had ground pork in our freezer, I wanted to try making pork dumplings. With my husband and our 13 year old being big fans of fried rice, that was on the list. And, of course, trying to keep some healthiness to the menu, I decided to make Kung Pao Broccoli.
Deciding what to include in the fried rice was like working with LEGOs. If you're creating something new, there are no set colors or placement of blocks; it's your
Deciding what to include in the fried rice was like working with LEGOs. If you're creating something new, there are no set colors or placement of blocks; it's your
Kung Pao Broccoli
by TT February 17th, 2010 | Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Side Dishes
After a week and a half away from my kitchen, I was excited to spend some quality time cooking last night. Sadly, the reason for my kitchen absence was not a vacation to a tropical island nor a business trip in a fun city; a kitchen-based injury was the basis. Needless to say, my mandolin and I are not on speaking terms. It even may take some therapy to repair our relationship.
So. . .after a week and a half of letting others prepare meals and making the simplest of dishes on my own, I was ready to embark on a
So. . .after a week and a half of letting others prepare meals and making the simplest of dishes on my own, I was ready to embark on a