Brilliance in a Bag
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Our dinner tonight was the kind that makes everyone happy: it was quick and easy (my favorite); delicious (everyone’s favorite) and in the food group of awesome (my boys favorite).
In a word: tacos.
These aren’t just any tacos, though. They are a special breed called Walking Tacos. Perhaps you’ve heard of them? I discovered them a few years ago and have used them at birthday parties as a sure-fire... READ MORE
Crunchy at Home
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Thursday, March 15, 2012
This is an indulgence, and therefore not particularly Lenten, but I did it last week and I just can’t wait until Easter to share.
Have you ever made homemade potato chips?
My goodness. If you are at all a fan of potatoes and/or fried things, you must try this.
These are not your grocery store’s potato chips. They’re a different breed entirely: with strong potato flavor and exactly as salty and crisp... READ MORE
Christmas Breakfast
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, December 21, 2011
I’m working on my shopping list for Christmas Day eats and wondering what everyone else likes to eat Christmas morning.
This year, I’m doing a make-ahead strata to pop in the oven before we start opening gifts, along with some bread and cinnamon rolls and fruit (for “balance”).
What works best for your family? If you have any delicious, easy breakfast recipes to share, please do!
... READ MOREAn Apple A Day
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, October 12, 2011
My boys don’t always get around to eating an entire apple, and somedays I will find a few half-eaten Fuji’s resting around my kitchen counters.
The perfect solution (besides trying to track down the offending party and telling him to finish this apple!) is to cut up the remaining, oft dried-out fruit and throw into a saucepan of water. Add to that a few sticks of cinnamon and you have the perfect... READ MORE
Small Bytes
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, August 09, 2011
The world’s shortest recipe cookbook is now available and it looks brilliant.
From the twitter account of the same concept comes recipes that are 140 characters or less, delicious offerings like:
Overnight oats: Stir 3T dried berries, 10 crumbled walnut halves, 1C non-instant rolled oats, 1C milk, 6oz yogurt & let sit overnight.
and
Beer bread: Mix 3c flour, 3t powder, 1½t salt, 3T sugar. Stir in... READ MORE
Coffee Break
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, July 21, 2011
SO I’M WRITING TO UPDATE YOU ALL, woah, ahem. I’m writing to update you on my coffee endeavors. They have been AWESOME. And then, a little too awesome.
For starters, it turns out my system is very (very! very! very!) sensitive to caffeine. I knew that, but had forgotten. I love caffeine, but have to take it in moderate amounts. Otherwise, the universe is no match for my brilliance.
So that was my... READ MORE
Iced Coffee
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, July 05, 2011
In search of the perfect iced coffee recipe recently, I came across this delicious concoction—courtesy of the Pioneer Woman.
Do you have a no-fail method for making iced coffee? Please share it with us! This time of year has me wanting all my liquids with ice, ice and a bit more ice!
Perfect Iced Coffee, from The Pioneer Woman
Ingredients
1 pound Ground Coffee (good, Rich Roast)
8 quarts Cold Water... READ MORE
Caramelized Onions
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Yesterday I was craving home-grilled hamburgers with homegrown tomatoes and caramelized onions. The problem was I have never really mastered the task of actually caramelizing anything. Usually when I try working with onions, they wind up sauteed. Not quite the same thing.
I leafed through one of my Barefoot Contessa cookbooks and she had a recipe for fancy grilled burgers with caramelized onions.... READ MORE
So Cool
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Is it just me or was frozen yogurt a thing of the 90s? I remember finding out (with delight) that you could eat this stuff that was almost as delicious as ice cream but way better for you.
I was excited to learn recently that we have a frozen yogurt shoppe in our fair city. My sister discovered (with delight) that a cute little place called Tutti Frutti has opened. It features soft-serve frozen yogurt... READ MORE
Feliz Cinco de Mayo
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, May 05, 2011
It’s Cinco de Mayo! Are you celebrating?
As someone who is married to a Mexican citizen (my husband’s mother was born and raised in Mexico City), I can attest to the fact that almost no one in Mexico actually celebrates this day. But we gringos? We love it!
We drove by a Mexican restaurant tonight to find the parking lot packed full, with cars lining up along the road leading to the restaurant. It... READ MORE
