I bought a sourdough starter from King Arthur Flour in Vermont during my visit in February. This was before I knew the severity of Coronavirus, back when I lived a life of lighthearted joy, following my heart to far away baking classes taught by my idol, Gesine Bullock Prado. It was shear bliss to meet… Continue reading Pandemic Baking: Sourdough Biscuits
Category: Basics
Rosemary Focaccia Bread
Last night I attended an event run by "Women Who Really Cook," which is an organization for women in the food industry. I was invited by another vendor that I made friends with at my last market. Having no idea what to expect, I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted with a glass of wine… Continue reading Rosemary Focaccia Bread
Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Ancestry DNA emailed me a few weeks ago to alert me that their science has improved, and that I am now identified as Norwegian. It is extremely odd to me that I was told I was not Norwegian at all, and now I'm 12%. The margin of error is tremendous. But I'll take it! I… Continue reading Refrigerator Dill Pickles
How to Fancy Up Your Buttered Noodles
You know when you are completely out of time, but you're hungry (I call it starving to death, but I'm dramatic)? Or maybe there is a plethora of time, but you're plumb out of patience? This happens to me most often. It gets to be dinner time, and I've run out of energy to make… Continue reading How to Fancy Up Your Buttered Noodles
Lazy Spinach Dip
The first time I ever tasted this dip was when I lived in New York. My former college roommate (and very dear friend), Pam, made it for me. At the time I was completely incapable of cooking for myself. I can't fucking stress that enough... I was literally eating bologna sandwiches, instant ramen, and easy… Continue reading Lazy Spinach Dip