A few weeks ago, I was asked if I would like to try some Walkers Shortbread Cookies. To be honest, shortbread isn't one of my favorite cookies; usually, I find them to be bland. However, I thought they might make a good ingredient in a recipe, so I accepted the offer.
Within a few days I received a package filled with an assortment of shortbread cookies: Scottie Dogs Shortbread, Shortbread Highlanders, Shortbread Fingers, and Stem Ginger Shortbread. Obviously, the Scottie Dogs wouldn't be turned into an ingredient; there's no need to crush up cute, little dog cookies, when you can
Stuffed Mushrooms
by TT September 26th, 2011 | Appetizers, Recipes
A recent Sunday was filled with a nice combination of events: a few hours of work in the morning, a few hours of back to shopping, a little bit of cooking, and finally, hanging out with the family while eating and watching the Patriots game. Although it may not have been an exciting series of events, it was satisfying to check items off of the perpetual to-do list. Plus, we got to end the day with relaxation and good company- a double win.
On a late afternoon such as this, the menu consists of appetizers. In addition to the natural tendency
On a late afternoon such as this, the menu consists of appetizers. In addition to the natural tendency
Food Localmotion Green Pizza and Beer Local Foods Dinner
by TT September 23rd, 2011 | Chef News, Restaurant News
With today marking the start of fall, it seemed the appropriate time to start a new series. This series will features chefs and restaurants who are hosting Fall Harvest dinners that utilize locally sourced produce, meats, cheeses, and more. The series will highlight many delicious events from California to Florida to New Jersey and a few other locations in between.
Our first Harvest Dinner is taking place this Sunday, September 25th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lucky Bucket Brewery in La Vista, Nebraska, in conjunction with The Food Localmotion (Sierra Club Omaha, Green Omaha Coalition, and Slow Food Omaha). Preparing
Our first Harvest Dinner is taking place this Sunday, September 25th, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lucky Bucket Brewery in La Vista, Nebraska, in conjunction with The Food Localmotion (Sierra Club Omaha, Green Omaha Coalition, and Slow Food Omaha). Preparing
Sorella, New York, NY
by TT September 21st, 2011 | Restaurant Reviews
In August, my husband and I were able to plan a business/pleasure trip to NYC. After two days of meetings, we had a day and a half to enjoy the sights and tastes of Manhattan. We spent our last evening there roaming the Lower East Side, a section which we had not explored together previously. After a cocktail at a bar, we had a great first meal at The Meatball Shop. From there we walked the third of a mile to our second dining experience of the evening, Sorella.
We were brought to this restaurant, having seen Michael
We were brought to this restaurant, having seen Michael
Stuffed Tomatoes
by TT September 19th, 2011 | Appetizers, Recipes, Side Dishes
Canning and freezing season is in full swing at our house. A few weeks ago, we spent the weekend making one batch of canned tomatoes and creating all sorts of peach items: peach and tomato salsa, peach jam, pickled peaches, peach-infused vinegar, peach-infused vodka, and peach bread. Our basement shelves and freezers are becoming nicely full.
This past weekend was dedicated to freezing cauliflower, broccoli, and eggplant and canning two more batches of tomatoes. With a bushel of tomatoes on hand, it was easy to determine one of the ingredients for our Friday night dinner.
Friday's dinner also had a little inspiration
This past weekend was dedicated to freezing cauliflower, broccoli, and eggplant and canning two more batches of tomatoes. With a bushel of tomatoes on hand, it was easy to determine one of the ingredients for our Friday night dinner.
Friday's dinner also had a little inspiration