The best part of celebrating the holidays with people who don't cook is knowing that the entire turkey carcass is MINE! ALL MINE! Such a silly thing to be smug about, but I consider the endless potential of leftover bones just as exciting as the roasted turkey itself....
How we make compost in 3 days
I'm almost as obsessed with compost as I am with food. Well, they are related, right? Living out here has taught our family how to conserve resources - like many non-city folk, we have our own well (and no, we don't have to churn buckets down a deep hole - it's a...
Peanut Sauce Recipe
There's an art to crafting the perfect sauce. It's a delicate dance of flavors, textures, and aromas that can elevate any dish to a gourmet experience. This spicy peanut sauce is my ode to those balmy nights spent in bustling Asian street markets, where every bite...
Crock Pot Pho (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)
It’s no secret that good Pho broth requires a gazillion hours of simmering time. Time that I just don’t have. Tony, a boyfriend from a lifetime ago, told me his Dad used to simmer giant vats of pho broth overnight for his little pho restaurant in...
Chinese Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe
This 15 minute Chinese Shrimp Stir Fry recipe will teach you authentic stir-fry method. It's quick easy and delicious! Succulent shrimp, slathered in a delicious soy, ginger and garlic sauce. This Asian shrimp stir fry recipe is one of my mom's, and it's one of...
Thai Chicken Coconut Soup
This recipe features: Classic Thai flavors, with a smooth, velvety soup Amp of the intensity of the herbs with a quick sauté of lemongrass, cilantro stems, garlic and ginger Customize soup by adding shrimp or mushroom (canned Asian straw mushrooms work...
Tiramisu Cupcakes
I just have to put it out there that if I'm going to spend the calories on a dessert, it should satisfy not only my sweet (and salty) tooth, but also take care of my boozy tooth too. Specifically, desserts that include some sort of dunking, spritzing or drizzling of...
Chipotle Lime Shrimp Bowl With Cilantro Jalapeño Yogurt Sauce Recipe
Imagine juicy shrimp, marinated in smoky chipotle, combined with a little zesty lime and a drizzle of creamy Cilantro Jalapeño Yogurt Sauce on top. You're salivating, aren't you? Today we're talking about how to whip up a fiesta of flavors with our Chipotle Lime...
How to Marinate Steaks with Fresh Herbs Before Grilling
Steak lovers, it's time to elevate your grilling game beyond the usual salt, pepper, or that go-to grilling blend. What's your favorite steak? Maybe it's a juicy flank steak, a tender filet mignon, or even a robust sirloin? Whatever your preference, getting a gourmet...
New Aquaponics System
The most asked question about aquaponics is "What is aquaponics?" But a close runner up and usually follows the answer to the first by about 2.362518 seconds is "Why aquaponics?" While the question does offer the opportunity for one to climb on the soap box and wax...