In case you didn’t know, I’m writing an article each month for Washington Independent Review of Books (WIRo Books). It’s a fun roundup of recently released cookbooks, and a few food-related books, too! Cookbook Roundup – April 2015 The foodie in me LOVES this, as does the the English major.…
One of many highlights of moving out to The Farm is that we now have Cooking Channel, which, my friends, means a whole new world of programming that reminds me of the good ol’ days of Food Network. I’m definitely digging the Good Eats syndication and old school Alton Brown,…
This post was inspired by Lady Catherine, the Earl, and the Real Downton Abbey by The Countess of Carnarvon. Learn more about the family who lived in Highclere Castle, where the popular British series Downton Abbey is filmed. Join From Left to Write on Dec. 17, when we discuss Lady Catherine,…
Take a few minutes to read all about my open casting call for Home Cooks on Food Network (aka America’s Best Cook)! It’s definitely something I’ll never forget. I spent a weekend in October 2013 visiting my sister in Brooklyn for what was mostly a girls’ weekend. The weather couldn’t…
You might remember waaaaaaaay back in July when Roni, Sarah and I took part in the Food Lion Frugal Cook Off. We WON! Along with goodies and a trophy, it turns out we also landed ourselves a spot on Fox Baltimore’s Saturday morning show in August. We had three incredibly short long minutes…
Low-fat isn’t always good for you—this is only one of the three reasons why I don’t diet. Keep reading to learn more! I. Don’t. Diet. I know many chronic dieters, however. The ones who find some sort of new trend to follow every year: pills, cleanses, all protein, no fat, Paleo,…