Thanksgiving with my fam in Alabama is all about cornbread sage stuffing, green bean casserole, glazed ham, deep fried turkey, deviled eggs, macaroni and cheese, and "pretzel salad" - a chilled lay...
Our pantry and freezer stay stocked because we buy in bulk whenever there's a sale. Things that are on my grocery list every week include: milk, sandwich bread, pita, at least one kind of cheese, w...
I do this too; I can't believe I used to *buy* veggie stock back in the day! In addition to the peppercorns I add a couple of bay leaves, garlic, some dried herbs, and I'm good to go!
To the upcoming list of classic Louisiana dishes I would include sno-balls (especially Hansen's) - essential for surviving the heat! Creole cream cheese ice cream with Ponchatoula strawberries woul...
Wild rice is delicious! I actually decided to make a wild rice stuffing for some squash just yesterday, but when I got to the store, it was very difficult to find. There were plenty of prepackaged ...
I usually try to have a balance of fancy show-offy stuff and random snacky stuff. We plan a lot of meals but also keep fruit (whatever's in season at the time), nuts, marinated goat cheese with rea...
For those of us who truly can't afford to buy *everything* organic at the moment, these kinds of lists are super helpful. Citrus fruits didn't get mentioned on either list, I see... I don't bother ...
I actually like the fact that risotto takes a little while.... Toss in some white wine at the beginning and then enjoy a glass during the rest of the cooking process (especially nice while talking ...
Super-sugary cupcakes are wonderful, but I'm SO OVER the *trendiness* of it all....
I agree with those who've pointed out the macaroon trend. All those fleur de sel caramels are delicious but...
I would never replace my refrigerated jug of milk with this stuff at home, but we use it at the spa where I work. Some of our guests like a little milk with their hot tea so the Organic Valley cart...
Word up to those who mentioned figs, purple hull peas, catfish, and *especially* pimento cheese. Did anyone add boiled peanuts yet? Banana pudding? Don't forget country ham! Also, the alligator che...
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Cavatappi! I make a lot of baked pasta dishes and lots of heavy cream sauces, so it's ideal.
Terrapin Rye Pale Ale is awesome! And yeah, Sierra Nevada is always a good backup.
Another Firefly lover here! It's good now but I can't wait to sip it out on the front porch when summer comes. Well, if I had a front porch....
I love it!
Thanksgiving with my fam in Alabama is all about cornbread sage stuffing, green bean casserole, glazed ham, deep fried turkey, deviled eggs, macaroni and cheese, and "pretzel salad" - a chilled lay...
Our pantry and freezer stay stocked because we buy in bulk whenever there's a sale. Things that are on my grocery list every week include: milk, sandwich bread, pita, at least one kind of cheese, w...
I do this too; I can't believe I used to *buy* veggie stock back in the day! In addition to the peppercorns I add a couple of bay leaves, garlic, some dried herbs, and I'm good to go!
Sorry to get your hopes up Jezebella - I actually make my own! This is a pretty good recipe: htt...
To the upcoming list of classic Louisiana dishes I would include sno-balls (especially Hansen's) - essential for surviving the heat! Creole cream cheese ice cream with Ponchatoula strawberries woul...
Wild rice is delicious! I actually decided to make a wild rice stuffing for some squash just yesterday, but when I got to the store, it was very difficult to find. There were plenty of prepackaged ...
Brennan's in the French Quarter has several variations on this dish. "Eggs Owen" is my favorite: http://www.brennansnewor...
I usually try to have a balance of fancy show-offy stuff and random snacky stuff. We plan a lot of meals but also keep fruit (whatever's in season at the time), nuts, marinated goat cheese with rea...
For those of us who truly can't afford to buy *everything* organic at the moment, these kinds of lists are super helpful. Citrus fruits didn't get mentioned on either list, I see... I don't bother ...
Depending on the dish it's either soy sauce, crystal hot sauce, or garlic-infused olive oil.
I actually like the fact that risotto takes a little while.... Toss in some white wine at the beginning and then enjoy a glass during the rest of the cooking process (especially nice while talking ...
Super-sugary cupcakes are wonderful, but I'm SO OVER the *trendiness* of it all.... I agree with those who've pointed out the macaroon trend. All those fleur de sel caramels are delicious but...
I would never replace my refrigerated jug of milk with this stuff at home, but we use it at the spa where I work. Some of our guests like a little milk with their hot tea so the Organic Valley cart...
Word up to those who mentioned figs, purple hull peas, catfish, and *especially* pimento cheese. Did anyone add boiled peanuts yet? Banana pudding? Don't forget country ham! Also, the alligator che...