Something special from Mandy's kitchen...
Have you ever had a date? And no, I am not talking about the girl or guy you asked to your senior prom. I’m talking about the sugary, sweet fruit that people often confuse with prunes or figs. Dates are dense, nutrient-packed and intensely sweet …
Every once in a while I come across an unusual ingredient that I perhaps read about or had seen used on television, but I never get the chance to taste or cook with it myself. That was not such the case when I encountered chayote …
Today’s post is all about cheese, burrata to be more specific. Burrata, Italian for “buttered,” is a cow’s milk mozzarella cheese with a cream center. Basically it’s a cheese purse filled with more oozy cheese. The mozzarella is made the traditional way by adding rennet …
Let’s play the alphabet game. I am challenging myself for the next 26 days (because there are 26 letters in the English alphabet), to post about a particular food or ingredient each day that begins with the specified letter of the day. So, let’s begin …
Ahhh, Wegman’s! The Disney World of grocery stores, the Mecca of supermarkets, a paradise for foodies. And I now have the privilege or living within 15 minutes of such a place!!!….yes I am a Weg-head. If you are not familiar with the Wegman’s concept, the …
Sometimes your dinner plans just do not unfold as expected. Fate runs its course and you find yourself scrounging for a plan B. Stomachs are growling, blood sugars have spiked far below the recommended level, and crankiness is at an all-time high. This inopportune moment, though it …
It’s time for an episode of “The Best Thing I Ever Ate!” We’ve all seen the show on the Food Network where celebrity chefs, writers, and professional foodies alike share and describe in the most animated ways their favorite eats. Well, now it’s my turn …
If you’ve ever grown zucchini in your home garden, you will know that it truly follows God’s command to “be fruitful and multiply,” when watered properly of course. Luckily for me, since I am not much of a gardener and tend to leave my plants …
– Bruce Springsteen has a song called “Meet me at Mary’s Place,” but I’d rather you meet me at George’s Place. – I’m a regular viewer of the Food Network television show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. I love learning about the unpretentious establishments around the …
