• What the Bleep Happened to My Eggs?!?!

    Today we have a treat at (a)Musing Foodie! Tricia Lewis, author of What the Bleep Happened to My Rump Roast?, is a burnt-out, ex-chef who offers culinary fix-its after you’ve gone one step too far in the kitchen. Based on a decade of professional cooking, her irreverent advice breaks down the science…

  • Eating Locally and Seasonally in Maryland

    Whether you’re part of a CSA, visiting farmers’ markets or shopping at the regular grocery store, eating locally and seasonally in Maryland is simple with these tips from my brother-in-law, Shawn! Finding ways to eat locally and seasonally has increasingly becoming a priority for discerning eaters. And for good reason! Local…

  • 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…

  • For the Crispy Bacon Lovers!

    If you like your bacon flimsy and uncrispy, then stop reading now. Unless you think you could be a crispy convert, because who likes undercooked bacon anyway? Weirdos, that’s who. Anyway, I refuse to join the microwaved bacon club, mostly because bacon cooked the old-fashioned way is just SO. MUCH.…

  • How to Peel Fresh Garlic

    Are you guilty of trying to figure out how to peel fresh garlic with a paring knife, only to nearly slice off a finger as you not so carefully maneuver the knife across a clove? Does it frustrate you enough to reach for a jar of minced garlic? How to…