• Orange Chocolate Gooey Cake

    My sister-in-law just started selling jewelry for one of those in-home companies, so I had a party last night to help support the family biz. And I really like the jewelry, so it’s a win-win situation.   Typically I like to make something for my guests to munch on while…

  • Refried Beans Contain Lard. Yep.

    I was at the grocery store after work picking out a can of refried beans, among other random pantry items. Just as I stood up (the beans are on the bottom shelf at our grocery store), a woman turned to me and said, “You know, I just read the other…

  • Molecular Gastronomy at Home

    Andrew reached out to me a few weeks ago about guest posting. His interest? Molecular Gastronomy! I find that fascinating, and it’s not something I’ve ever tried at home, although I have had food prepared that way out in restaurants. Hope you enjoy! Food + Science: An Introduction to the…