Dumpling skins are usually found frozen. Small, round siu mai dumpling (or potsticker) skins are the best, but you can also use square wonton skins. Look for these in the Asian market for best results. At regular grocery stores, I've seen "pasta sheets" marketed as...
Chicks new digs
After a week in their cozy $4 plastic bin, we thought it might be best to buy a larger temporary home II for the chicks. It's temporary because Scott really wants to design and build a home from scratch for them....that's LOVE. If you've never ventured into the world...
Super Frico Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Usually, the kitchen is loud....or should I say "lively" - the boys are running through with their Nerf guns, old-school Madonna playing on Pandora, me singing, "borderline....feels like I'm going to lose my mind...you just keep on pushing my love...." and Coco at my...
Just Hatched!
The baby chick above is a Blue Silkie Bantam - and will look like this when she grows up: photo from My Pet Chicken Beware of cuteness overload in this video! Baby Chick Hatching Chicken Hatching Equipment This Spring's chicks include: Bantam Blue Silkie (photo...
Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
photo credit: Julie Wampler from Dinner for Two Cookbook This is my type of hangover food. Kimchi is Korean spicy, pickled vegetables. While there are hundreds of variations of kimchi (and every older generation has their own family recipe), the most popular...
Strawberry Almond Cream Tart Recipe
This Strawberry Almond Cream Tart recipe is from Cooking Light Cookbook: Cooking Through the Seasons. The graham cracker crust is perfect with the light cream-cheese filling. Fresh strawberries and slivered almonds complete this summery dessert. Strawberry-Almond...
Asparagus Basics
Choosing the right vegetable can be difficult, especially when they are all the same color! You will be an asparagus pro in no time after reading these helpful tips. Buddha Bowl Basics Buddha Bowl basics will teach you ways to add flavor and save money in the kitchen....
Skillet Asparagus
Cooking asparagus in the skillet is quicker than roasting in the oven. We'll show you how to achieve a beautiful char flavor without the grill or oven. Buddha Bowl Veggies Buddha Bowl veggies will teach you the easiest ways to cook, store, and use vegetables!...
Pomegranate Seed Basics
Pomegranates can add a sweet pop of flavor to your Buddha Bowl, but removing the seeds without any of the stringy pieces or choosing one at the store is the hard part. Keep reading to learn all about pomegranates! Buddha Bowl Basics Buddha Bowl basics will teach you...
Quesadilla in the Microwave
Ever get a hankering for an ultra cheesy quesadilla? Yeah, me too! We love fully loaded vegetable quesadilla in our house, but don't love dealing with a splattered greasy mess. Learn how to make this stuffed and flavorful quesadilla in the microwave in just...