The season of eating has descended. For us, it started on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, which is when we held our big family celebration. We had a dinner filled with many of the usual dishes: roast turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread stuffing, and cranberry sauce. After several days of using the leftovers in various creative ways, we knew we would not be in the mood for more turkey on the actual holiday.
With only two of our four children with us for Thanksgiving Day, we decided to try something different and created our own Iron Chef competition. The details were simple: each
Introducing Ask the Chef
by TT November 28th, 2011 | Ask the Chef
I was reflecting on Think Tasty recently and realized that it has seen a great amount of change. Starting as an outlet for my creativity under the name of Tasty Thoughts, it has since grown to be one of the top ten Wasabi Media Group properties, publishing several articles each week. Those articles have grown to include chef interviews and restaurant highlights.
I enjoy sharing my own recipe creations, but I recognize that I am not a chef. Any skills that I have in the kitchen are self-taught and may not be the proper method. To fill the void,
I enjoy sharing my own recipe creations, but I recognize that I am not a chef. Any skills that I have in the kitchen are self-taught and may not be the proper method. To fill the void,
Thanksgiving Hash
by TT November 24th, 2011 | Breakfast Dishes, Recipes
For most Americans, today you aren't contemplating what to do with leftovers. Rather you are busily preparing all of the ingredients for the fine meal that you will enjoy later today. At my house, however, Thanksgiving has come and gone. To simplify the logistics of assembling on the actual holiday, we celebrated last Saturday.
The beauty of celebrating Thanksgiving early was that we had a day where no one needed to rush to another house for the dessert course or were thinking about getting up early the next day for Black Friday shopping. Instead it was a day to enjoy food,
The beauty of celebrating Thanksgiving early was that we had a day where no one needed to rush to another house for the dessert course or were thinking about getting up early the next day for Black Friday shopping. Instead it was a day to enjoy food,
Thanksgiving Desserts- Part 2
by TT November 22nd, 2011 | Desserts, Recipes
There are only two days until Thanksgiving, which means that many people have solidified their menus already. Of course, with the shortened work week, you also may be sitting at your desk wondering how to while away the hours until the four (or five) day weekend begins. So, with that thought in mind, I figured offering two more dessert recipes would be a good way to encourage some creative thinking at work.
Today's recipes feature pumpkin cobbler and apple upside down cake. A little spontaneity never hurt, why not change your dessert menu now?
Shore Lodge Pumpkin Cobbler
From Chef Eric Gruber
Today's recipes feature pumpkin cobbler and apple upside down cake. A little spontaneity never hurt, why not change your dessert menu now?
Shore Lodge Pumpkin Cobbler
From Chef Eric Gruber
Thanksgiving Desserts- Part 1
by TT November 21st, 2011 | Desserts, Recipes
After eating a large and filling dinner, who has room for dessert? On Thanksgiving, the answers seems to be, "Everyone!"
While the answer may be unanimous, the dessert of choice varies from person to person. If you have a Thanksgiving similar to the ones I know, there are multiple dessert options on the table. While the classic pumpkin pie is certain to adorn many a dessert buffet, this could be the year to try pumpkin in a different format, or you could keep the pie but add a new dessert to the selection.
Today we are featuring two desserts that highlight
While the answer may be unanimous, the dessert of choice varies from person to person. If you have a Thanksgiving similar to the ones I know, there are multiple dessert options on the table. While the classic pumpkin pie is certain to adorn many a dessert buffet, this could be the year to try pumpkin in a different format, or you could keep the pie but add a new dessert to the selection.
Today we are featuring two desserts that highlight