• What’s a CSA?

    The term “CSA” used to be a buzz word, but these days it’s pretty common whether you live in the city or a more rural area. Often times, however, the acronym isn’t spelled out. So, what’s a CSA, you ask? Let’s keep this simple. Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a food production…

  • Food Challenge: Polenta!

    Well, gang – the poll is up and ready for your vote! There are four yummy contenders: Polenta Parmesan, Cheddar Polenta (made with milk), Slow Cooker Polenta, and Alton Brown’s Savory Polenta. Minus one recipe submitted by @DArtagnan_Inc that seemed intimidating to me for three reasons: D’Artagnon Truffle Grits with Heritage…

  • Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

    Corned beef and cabbage is a quintessential St. Patrick’s Day meal, but I’d argue it can be enjoyed any time of the year! Yum! Despite only making corned beef and cabbage once a year (and sometimes never), it’s easily one of my favorite meals. Seriously. Tender, fall apart meat. Silky…

  • Pioneer Woman’s Chicken Spaghetti

    Last Sunday, I posed a question: “It’s 2:30 on Sunday afternoon. What’s everyone planning to make for dinner?” And one reply caught my eye. From @JusticeFergie. “I’m thinking @thepioneerwoman‘s chicken spaghetti.” I didn’t make the chicken spaghetti on Sunday. But I DID make it on Tuesday night. And boy, oh boy…was…

  • Food Challenge: Polenta!

    I was tweeting with having a conversation with a fellow blogger last night off of a comment he made about having shrimp and grits for dinner. My reply: To which I’m sure @thepeche thought, “Oh. My. God.” But instead replied with, “It’s so easy. Polenta easy.” Uh-oh. With gritted teeth,…

  • Baked Brie with Strawberry Preserves

    In less than four weeks, I become an aunt for the first time (Yay! A baby to hold and love AND to give back once I’m done! Can’t wait!) and yesterday was my sister-in-law’s baby shower. As one of the hosts, I offered to bring the cake, and was super excited…