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The Best of Burp! 2012

Published on 2012-12-29 10:30:01

Rugelach Cookies

Published on 2012-12-20 09:40:00

Nominate Your Friends to Get Coal for Christmas!

Published on 2012-12-18 15:33:12

When you were a kid, what was the threat your parents used to get you to behave? Was it coal in your stocking? Coal gets a bad rap around the holidays.

A Day of Silence

Published on 2012-12-17 09:00:01

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Old Fashoned Spicy Chewy Ginger Cookies

Published on 2012-12-10 19:30:01

Milwaukeeans: You are SUCH good cookies!

Published on 2012-12-10 10:44:55

Love Cookies? Hate Cancer? There's a Bake Sale for That.

Published on 2012-12-01 13:03:10

Give Thanks: Corn Bread Dressing with Chorizo and Roasted Red Peppers

Published on 2012-11-17 13:37:09

Traditional Thanksgiving fare is delicious, but sometimes it’s fun to change things up a bit. I'll admit we sometimes go a little bit crazy with our Thanksgiving escapades. Whether it's serving our turkey with deep dark mole, or trading it in for

Imagine Autumn: Crockpot Pork Roast with Melted Apples

Published on 2012-11-12 20:02:43

Pumpkin Beer Cheese Soup

Published on 2012-11-04 15:30:53

Halloween might be over, but pumpkin season is just beginning as far as I'm concerned. That delicious orange flesh is just screaming to be used in pies, pastas, enchiladas, oatmeal, soups, stews, breads, and desserts. The seeds are screaming to be t

Our Trip to Widmer's Cheese Cellar

Published on 2012-10-27 22:34:29

Sweet Potato Hash with Black Beans

Published on 2012-10-21 22:12:38

For the Procrastinators: Taste of Home Halloween 2012

Published on 2012-10-16 15:38:57

Roasted Chicken with Dill-Garlic Butter

Published on 2012-09-26 10:08:35

Grilled Eggplant with Buttery Herbed Breadcrumbs

Published on 2012-09-09 19:05:53

Labor Day Weekend: Preserving the Harvest

Published on 2012-09-04 08:10:00

Buttery Lemon Thyme Biscuits

Published on 2012-08-27 13:44:18

Is there anything more delicious than a homemade biscuit?

Happy Birthday, Julia!

Published on 2012-08-15 14:59:11

On a day like today, when a kitchen icon turns 100, it would seem remiss not to write a little something to acknowledge the day. Fortunately, I have just the story. Julia Child and I have three things in common: A love for food, a willingness to tackle anything, and an incredible "simpatico" with a husband named Paul. Julia was not only the first television chef in my memory, she was my hero. She could conquer anything, it seemed, and she always did it with a sense of humor. Julia also apprec [..]

Wonton Crisps Four Ways

Published on 2012-08-08 14:15:27

Grilled Sweet Corn with Orange Harissa Butter

Published on 2012-08-03 09:36:42

Creamed Leeks with Gorgonzola

Published on 2012-07-31 10:01:59

Roasted Red Potato Salad with Deep Woods Dressing

Published on 2012-07-28 14:49:36

Sweet and Spicy Butter Roasted Chickpeas

Published on 2012-07-24 14:45:18

Cool Off: Browned Butter Ice Cream with Cinnamon

Published on 2012-07-21 21:14:30

Is there anything more irresistible than ice cream on a muggy summer day? Fortunately, making your own is easier than you think. In fact, with a bit of forethought, you can keep a batch of homemade ice cream at the ready all summer long. We've gotten pretty used to keeping both of our Cuisinart Ice Cream bowls in the freezer at all times so that we can whip them out and make ice cream whenever we like.

Everyone's a Little Italian: Interview with Rossella Rago and #Giveaway

Published on 2012-07-07 10:12:13

Dad Food: Coffee Rubbed Ribeye with Chipotle Butter

Published on 2012-07-04 12:48:06

5th Burp-Day Giveaway Winners and One Final #Giveaway

Published on 2012-07-01 13:53:17

Indulge Your Readers: Indulgence Chocolate #Giveaway

Published on 2012-06-29 11:34:22

Dare to Be Different: Howling Wolf Barbeque #Giveaway

Published on 2012-06-25 10:43:48

Culture teaches us to blend in. In school we're taught to sit still, speak when spoken to, and mind our manners. We abide by moral codes, dress codes, and codes of conduct. When we venture outside of the norm, we reap the consequences of rebellion. When you blog, it's good to be different -- or, rather, to differentiate yourself.

Give Yourself Time to Sprout: Cybros Bread #Giveaway

Published on 2012-06-21 12:16:13

Be Creative: Bittercube Bitters #Giveaway

Published on 2012-06-18 14:04:23

Creativity is key to blogging. Sometimes it feels great -- like dozens and dozens of ideas are knocking at your mind's door, just waiting to be let out into the world. But, sometimes it's tough to keep going. Even after five years of fairly regular blogging, we still find ourselves in the occasional slump. We don't feel like cooking. We don't feel like writing. We feel like no one really cares about what we're doing anyhow. It's at these points when we have to work especially hard to harness [..]

Follow Your Passion: Becky's Blissful Bakery #Giveaway

Published on 2012-06-14 21:00:00

Be True to Your Values: Scrumptious Pantry #Giveaway

Published on 2012-06-11 22:43:22

Cheese is Good: Uplands Cheese and Our First #Giveaway

Published on 2012-06-06 21:46:36

Happy Burp-Day! Celebrating Five Years

Published on 2012-06-05 09:26:00

Farro Salad with Asparagus & Feta

Published on 2012-05-31 09:41:00

Best of Spring: Roasted Radishes with Tarragon Butter

Published on 2012-05-21 12:35:53

Mother's Day: Schaum Torte with Lemon Curd

Published on 2012-05-11 11:43:25

Lazy Weekends: Baked Orange Dream French Toast

Published on 2012-05-03 08:00:07

Truffle Butter Grilled Cheese with Fontina and Duxelle

Published on 2012-04-26 09:05:10

Truffle Butter Popcorn with Parmesan and Rosemary

Published on 2012-04-23 12:54:03

Browned Butter Oatmeal with Bananas

Published on 2012-04-18 10:31:12

Easter #SundaySupper: No Fuss Spiral Sliced Ham with Pineapple Rum Chutney

Published on 2012-04-08 00:00:06

Easter Dishes: Spring Risotto with Asparagus "Pesto"

Published on 2012-04-04 14:12:00

Easter Dishes: Roasted Cauliflower with Rosemary Browned Butter and Lemon

Published on 2012-04-01 14:12:00

Uses for Sumac: Za'atar Potatoes

Published on 2012-03-25 09:38:36

Crockpot Turkey Meatloaf and Lessons Learned

Published on 2012-03-18 20:39:20

St. Patrick's Day Recipes

Published on 2012-03-16 16:02:22

And here we are. On the day before St. Patrick's Day -- one of my favorite days of the year! At our house, that means one thing:

The Cream City Cheeseburger

Published on 2012-03-13 12:52:32

When you hear the term “Cream City,” you think it’s a reference to dairy, right? Well, would you believe me if I told you it was really a reference to bricks? It just so happens that the red clay so prevalent along the western shore of Lake Michigan turns a creamy white color after it’s been fired. And since many of the buildings in Milwaukee are constructed of locally produced brick, it got to a point (beginning in the 1870’s) that visitors couldn’t help but notice that the buildi [..]

Kicking Off Grilled Cheese Month: Melthouse Bistro Grilled Cheese Reception

Published on 2012-03-07 15:13:34

Some of you may remember, way back in 2010, when we ventured off to Madison, Wisconsin for the launch party for the Grilled Cheese Academy web site. It was a glorious celebration of all things cheese -- and a celebration that would be pretty difficult to beat, by any standards. But, the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board is doing it again. This year, they're sponsoring another grilled cheese reception on Wednesday, March 21st from 5:30pm - 8pm at Milwaukee's first gourmet grilled cheese shop, M [..]

Mardi Gras Favorites

Published on 2012-02-20 19:26:01

Mardi Gras. Shrove Tuesday. Carnival. Any way you say it, the meaning of this day is known across the world. It's a time for dancing, tossing beads, and enjoying great music. It's a day for indulging in Paczki (poonch – KEY), King Cake, pancakes, and other delicious foods. But why? Well, I'll give you the ultra-short version. In Medieval times, rich foods, like butter, eggs, and cream, a.k.a. fats, were considered off limits during Lent, the weeks preceding the celebration of Easter. The [..]

True Love: Valentine's Day For Food Lovers

Published on 2012-02-14 15:40:44

We've never been ones to celebrate Valentine's Day. It's not like we're the revolutionay sorts who wear all black, don dramatic expressions and stomp around in staunch resistance of pointless Hallmark holidays and wasteful commercialism (though we must admit that occasionally crosses our minds). But, we're also not the type of couple who makes it a point to buy one another cheesy cards, pricey flowers or spendy gifts. We also know better than to make Valentine's Day reservations at any area [..]

Make In, Don't Take Out: Easy Baked Chimichangas

Published on 2012-02-09 16:34:13

Some nights you just don't feel like cooking. Face it, it probably happens more often than you'd like to admit. And it's kind of like not being able to find the right outfit to wear in the morning... it's seriously frustrating. If you're like me, you get home from work, change clothes and waste a few minutes getting your bearings. Then you spend about 45 minutes standing around in the kitchen, opening up the cupboards and staring into the refrigerator. Maybe you consult one of your many c [..]

Creamed Celeriac Soup with Potatoes, Sausage, and Kale

Published on 2012-02-09 16:23:59

I always learn something from Soup Night. This month, after I realized that we'd unintentionally scheduled our first soup event of the year right smack dab on top of a Packers' play-off game, I re-learned one of the initial lessons that apply when you don't require RSVP's: it doesn't matter how many people turn up, it's still a party. The fact of the matter is, Soup Night always attracts just the right number of people. Not too many, and never too few. Though I make three pots of soup every [..]

NYE 2011: Starting off the year on the right foot

Published on 2012-01-13 16:21:33

Or maybe it was the left foot. I'm not sure I really remember. But, I do remember this delicious pizza. And I've been lusting after it all year. Not as bad as it sounds, considering we last made this delicious pie on New Year's Eve. But, when a food haunts you like this has... it's none too pleasant. It's tradition for us to celebrate New Year's Eve at home in the company of our good friend Steph. It's customary for us to get together the week before Christmas to choose a theme for our cele [..]

The Gift of a New Year: Making a Vow to the MORE

Published on 2012-01-03 10:53:31

We're not generally makers of New Year’s resolutions. But this year, we've decided to make at least one. In 2012, we make a vow to the "More". And yes, Rebecca, more cowbell. Because -- in this world of cynicism and anxiety-- where everyone is fighting for their own piece of the pie, and so very few people actually bother to stop and simply give a shit... the fact is, all anyone really wants is a little bit of comfort food and someone to share it with. And so, we're going to work on giv [..]

New Year Apron Giveaway

Published on 2011-12-26 11:08:17

Caramel Apple Pie Apron - A crisp bib of caramel-colored cotton with a gathered skirt descending from a contrasting tie-waist and pleated detailing at the bust will be sure to keep your most prized silks protected from your favorite sauces. If you've been reading Burp! for a while, you may remember being virtually introduced to my grandmother, Gladys, back in March of 2010 when I wrote about the cake we made for her 90th birthday party. Grandma passed away this year -- the Sunday before Chris [..]

The Best of 2011

Published on 2011-12-23 08:50:12

Difficult to believe we're coming to the end of another great year. As it gets to be this time, we always find ourselves looking back, reflecting, and planning for what's ahead -- and that includes content for the blog. We were overwhelmed this year as we looked over our blog stats for the year and realized how much we've grown. Despite the fact that we've been busier than ever (and that has been reflected in the frequency of our posts, particularly lately), we've more than doubled our readers [..]

Bits on Blogging and the Food I Wish I Was Making

Published on 2011-12-13 12:50:15

I'm impressed with all of you who blog up a storm during this time of the year -- sharing delicious treats and logging all of your holiday baking and meal planning. It's amazing, really. Because while you're taking the time to share all the wonderful things you've got cooking (along with adorable anecdotes about your children, crafty ideas for holiday decorating, and plans for the new year), I'm experiencing a moment of not really feeling as if I have anything quality to convey. Some of it ha [..]

Relax Milwaukee: We're doing your holiday baking for you

Published on 2011-12-01 10:32:13

There's no denying it, the holidays are here. I feel the pace of life escalating, the stress mounting. I see the red and the green. The holly and the ivy. And I'll admit that it's making me feel just a little crazy. And so, we're going to slow it down a bit. Take some time for ourselves. And concentrate on what really matters. The fact is, the holidays are the perfect time of the year to focus on those special people that truly make a difference in our lives. It's also a great time to thin [..]

Post-Thanksgiving Turkey Panini with Goat Cheese & Cherry Chutney

Published on 2011-11-17 19:19:56

I promised there would be talk of the sandwiches we made with our delicious Maple Brined Cherrywood Smoked Turkey. And I can't leave you in suspense any longer. After all, these little morsels were so stellar that you're going to want to try them out for yourself just as soon as you have some of your own Thanksgiving turkey leftovers on hand. Before we get to the details of the sandwiches themselves, I'm going to take the opportunity to put in a plug for this cherry chutney recipe, which is qu [..]

Year-old Leeks Make Awesome Breakfast Sandwiches

Published on 2011-06-26 17:57:30

As I was sitting down this afternoon to contemplate what delicious thing to blog next, it occurred to me that I never told you about a delicious brunch sandwich we threw together almost a month ago. It was a fairly lovely weekend, weather-wise, so w

2011 Wisconsin Beer Lovers Festival

Published on 2011-06-21 14:55:15

This past Saturday, while Lo was hanging out with the bears in northern Wisconsin, I spent the afternoon drinking beer at the Wisconsin Beer Lovers Festival in Glendale, WI. The Wisconsin Beer Lovers Festival is the premiere all Wisconsin craft beer

Spring Scallop Tacos with Strawberry Salsa

Published on 2011-06-14 08:36:47

Although summer has been slow to arrive here in Wisconsin, and we're growing impatient for the bountiful produce that promises to show up at the farmer's market ANY DAY NOW, we're making a real effort to enjoy the best of the season. Just take a loo

Spring Scallop Tacos with Strawberry Salsa

Published on 2011-06-13 20:40:52

Although summer has been slow to arrive here in Wisconsin, and we're growing impatient for the bountiful produce that promises to show up at the farmer's market ANY DAY NOW, we're making a real effort to enjoy the best of the season. Just take a loo

Going Whole Hog: Our Experience in Pig Butchering Class

Published on 2011-06-08 12:33:16

When I announced that we'd be participating in a Whole Hog Butchering Course at Bolzano Artisan Meats on Facebook last week, my friend Rena was one of the first to respond. "... you are the only person i know who would be excited about a

Going Whole Hog: Our Experience in Pig Butchering Class

Published on 2011-06-08 12:33:16

When I announced that we'd be participating in a Whole Hog Butchering Course at Bolzano Artisan Meats on Facebook last week, my friend Rena was one of the first to respond. "... you are the only person i know who would be excited about a

Howling Wolf BBQ Giveaway

Published on 2011-06-07 09:14:57

Grab those tongs and throw on your apron! Light up the grill and let's give a big hip-hip-hooray for summer! At least summer SHOULD be just around the corner. You know, in a month or so. ;) Over here at Burp! we are really excited to get out the law

Howling Wolf BBQ Giveaway

Published on 2011-05-27 14:12:24

Grab those tongs and throw on your apron! Light up the grill and let's give a big hip-hip-hooray for summer! At least summer SHOULD be just around the corner. You know, in a month or so. ;) Over here at Burp! we are really excited to get out the law

Crack Brownies: Until There's a Cure.

Published on 2011-05-24 10:16:27

Yikes, this past weekend was busy. In fact, I couldn’t seem to stop yawning at work today. Fortunately, I also found it difficult to stop smiling. This past weekend was the MKEfoodies Cookies for Kids’ Cancer Bake Sale. And it was a success!

Crack Brownies: Until There's a Cure.

Published on 2011-05-23 18:05:23

Yikes, this past weekend was busy. In fact, I couldn’t seem to stop yawning at work today. Fortunately, I also found it difficult to stop smiling. This past weekend was the MKEfoodies Cookies for Kids’ Cancer Bake Sale. And it was a success!

Breakfast for Dinner: Green Chilaquiles with Eggs

Published on 2011-05-13 22:53:01

I've never been a big fan of the "breakfast for dinner" concept. I know that other people get a huge kick out of eating a big plate of pancakes at 6pm. But, not me. I prefer my pancakes at 10 a.m., accompanied by a glass of orange j

Breakfast for Dinner: Green Chilaquiles with Eggs

Published on 2011-05-13 22:53:01

I've never been a big fan of the "breakfast for dinner" concept. I know that other people get a huge kick out of eating a big plate of pancakes at 6pm. But, not me. I prefer my pancakes at 10 a.m., accompanied by a glass of orange j

Cinco de Mayo: Celebrate with Enchiladas

Published on 2011-05-05 14:20:24

Cinco de Mayo... it's not Mexican Independence Day (which is September 16). In fact, it's actually the celebration of an underdog victory against the French at the Battle of Puebla. Did you know that the holiday isn't even celebrated widely in

Cinco de Mayo: Celebrate with Enchiladas

Published on 2011-05-05 14:20:24

Cinco de Mayo... it's not Mexican Independence Day (which is September 16). In fact, it's actually the celebration of an underdog victory against the French at the Battle of Puebla. Did you know that the holiday isn't even celebrated widely in

Weeknight Shortcuts: Thai Chicken Pizza

Published on 2011-04-29 12:35:08

It's difficult to believe that it's been a whole week already since our last post. But, that just goes to show how busy we've been with the planning for the Cookies for Kids' Cancer Bake Sale & Silent Auction here in Milwaukee. We've met an

Weeknight Shortcuts: Thai Chicken Pizza

Published on 2011-04-29 12:35:08

It's difficult to believe that it's been a whole week already since our last post. But, that just goes to show how busy we've been with the planning for the Cookies for Kids' Cancer Bake Sale & Silent Auction here in Milwaukee. We've met an

Over the Top: The Grilled Cheesus Bison Burger & a Cheesy Giveaway

Published on 2011-04-25 17:12:12

UPDATE & REQUEST: We entered our Cheesus Burger into Dude Foods Ultimate Grilled Cheese competition -- and we're a finalist. Please consider taking the time to put in your vote for our behemoth creation by clicking here. You will hav

Celebrate with Us: White Chocolate Ice Cream with Brandied Cherries

Published on 2011-04-21 14:44:56

When we were nominated for the Shepherd Express Best of the Milwaukee Web Awards, I was somewhat shocked, and completely flattered. So, when we attended the awards ceremony on Tuesday evening and found out that we'd won in TWO categories (best

Celebrate with Us: White Chocolate Ice Cream with Brandied Cherries

Published on 2011-04-21 14:44:56

When we were nominated for the Shepherd Express Best of the Milwaukee Web Awards, I was somewhat shocked, and completely flattered. So, when we attended the awards ceremony on Tuesday evening and found out that we'd won in TWO categories (best

Video: Cookies For Kids’ Cancer Bake Sale Initiative

Published on 2011-04-18 21:50:06

We can do no great things, only small things with great love. – Mother TeresaSometimes, it's the little things that matter. It's the times when people come together for a common cause, when they give of themselves freely and

Over the Top: The Grilled Cheesus Bison Burger & a Cheesy Giveaway

Published on 2011-04-15 13:51:22

Some of you may already know that April is National Grilled Cheese Month. We have no idea who decides these things, but we heartily approve, as it gives us the perfect opportunity to play with one of our favorite ingredients, Wisconsin cheese.

Video: Cookies For Kids’ Cancer Bake Sale Initiative

Published on 2011-04-05 23:16:57

We can do no great things, only small things with great love. – Mother TeresaSometimes, it's the little things that matter. It's the times when people come together for a common cause, when they give of themselves freely and

Blue Flower Soup & Lessons on Friendship

Published on 2011-03-31 19:51:51

In the past, no one would EVER have described me as a socialite. It's not so much that I don't like people, but I've always drawn fairly definitive lines when it comes to "friends" and "acquaintances." For me, acquaintances are people you run into

Pasta with Winter Squash Sauce, Chorizo, & Greens

Published on 2011-03-22 20:14:53

Spring in Wisconsin is a fickle beast. Just last week, we were enjoying gorgeous sunny days with temperatures close to sixty degrees. The breeze was sweet and light, and I was just beginning to get into the mood for serious spring fare like asparagus

Stout Ice Cream with Irish Whiskey Caramel Sauce: Pure Guinness, er, Genius

Published on 2011-03-17 09:10:35

And here we are. Wearin' the green on one of my favorite days of the year. St. Patrick's Day! At our house, that means one thing: wrangling up all the Leprechaun charms we can finagle and whipping up a wee bit o' magic in the kitchen. The Ir

St. Patrick's Day Burgers with Irish Whiskey Onions & Cheddar

Published on 2011-03-14 22:27:09

Get out that green shirt and the Kiss Me I'm Irish Today button because we're getting ready to celebrate one of the most hallowed days on the Burp! calendar -- St. Patrick's Day. In some ways, we're all about (Irish-American) tradition. St. Patr

Fat Daddy Ice Cream: A Peanut Butter Chocolate Revolution

Published on 2011-03-11 16:43:41

Even when the ground outside is covered in a blanket of white, my fingers are frigid, and the northern winds are causing the windows in our old bungalow to rattle and creak, I'm still almost always up for a bowl of ice cream. Why? I couldn't r

Milwaukee Mardi Gras, Part II: Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

Published on 2011-03-08 18:38:09

If you thought we were done celebrating... well, you've got another thing comin'. Those amazing langostinos & grits were just the main course. Now we're moving on to dessert! Yeah, I said dessert. And I meant it. I'm a big fa

Mardi Gras in Milwaukee: Langostinos & Caramelized Onion & Parmesan Grits

Published on 2011-03-06 21:36:57

One of the things I love about having a food blog is that we get to make excuses for celebrating all sorts of crazy holidays that we wouldn't normally observe. One of these happens to be a particular favorite of mine -- Mardi Gras. And on

Sourdough Focaccia with Olives & Rosemary

Published on 2011-03-01 19:36:21

I killed them both in one fell swoop. Both were tragic deaths. Unfair. And sudden. And utterly inelegant. And I mourned them both privately and on Facebook. I now maintain that it was a matter of simple cross-contamination -- yeast meets beast --but

Das Truthahn Ist Sehr Gut: Turkey with Riesling & Sauerkraut

Published on 2011-03-01 19:35:43

Our last name being "Fredrich" and all, you may have already guessed that there's a bit of German heritage floating around in Peef's veins. We probably pay homage to that heritage best in the summertime when drinking a nice dark brew & indu

Roast Pork Belly: Burp! Gives Thanks

Published on 2011-03-01 19:34:46

Yeah, we had pork for Thanksgiving. But, before you start throwing your turkey carcasses at us, let me explain... On November 27, 1998, Peef and Lo became one. That is to say, Peef and Lo got married. And if you look back, you will see that No

Cinnamon Plum Tea Ice Cream: Holiday Awesome

Published on 2011-02-27 14:11:47

For those of you whose taste for ice cream bleeds over insatiably into the cooler months of the year, this post is for you. Making tea into ice cream is nothing new. Green tea ice cream seems to be making its way into just about every gr

Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches with Tomato Basil Jam

Published on 2011-02-24 22:39:38

I love February. It's the time of year when everything in the produce section at the grocery store is either months old (storage veggies like potatoes, onions, and root veggies) or imported from a warmer climate (all of which are bajillions of miles

Adobo Tuna Steaks with WI Cranberry Salsa

Published on 2011-02-22 11:39:47

Winter meals in Wisconsin often conjure up a particular heaviness. They're usually rich, calorie-laden dishes that rely on long, slow cooking and plenty of winter-hearty vegetables. And trust me when I say I don't find anything wrong with

Benedictine Mac & Cheese with Caramelized Onions & Rosemary

Published on 2011-02-14 06:30:05

If the way to someone's heart is really through his/her stomach, then this post is probably as good as a love potion when it comes to enchanting and delighting your beloved. Although macaroni & cheese might be a bit heavy to serve as a Vale

Mustard + Beer = Spicy Beer Mustard = YUM

Published on 2011-02-10 21:01:59

My mustard obsession, I will confess, began with a yellow barrel shaped bottle. I squeezed a bit on a brat with some sauteed onions and all at once, my condiment-schmeared face broke into a grin. I'd caught it. The mustard bug. It bit me hard.

Tuna Chowder: Memories in Every Bowl

Published on 2011-02-04 22:19:02

My mother was a great cook. But, for some reason, she wasn't very good at making brothy soup. It could have been our uninitiated palates, but my siblings and I always joked that her chicken noodle soup tasted like water with vegetables floating

Soup. Soup. Soup.

Published on 2011-01-31 23:12:56

What happens when you make some soup and open up your home to friends and family? That's what we were aiming to find out when we hosted our first Soup Night in the winter of 2007. Interestingly enough, the concept was a raging success. S

Cuban Pulled Pork: Next to Bacon

Published on 2011-01-26 16:27:19

If you have been reading our blog for any length of time, it probably won't shock you when I suggest that pulled pork ranks exceedingly high on our "OMG" list. The fact of the matter is, it's the next closest thing to bacon in my book. C

Lemony Crepes: Perking Up A Winter Weekend

Published on 2011-01-18 07:25:01

After indulging in Peef's rich & savory cassoulet this week, I've apparently gotten caught up in all things French. My mind is now drawn to pondering rich creamy cheeses, delightfully earthy wines, and creamy sauces. Since French cook

Daring Cooks January: Cassoulet

Published on 2011-01-14 08:33:00

Since Lo decided to take a brief hiatus from blogging, I begged and pleaded to do this month's Daring Cooks Challenge... especially once I found out it was going to be cassoulet. After all, EVERYBODY loves a good cassoulet, right? Heh. I'll be

Blogging: Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast

Published on 2011-01-06 16:02:07

Alice laughed: "There's no use trying," she said; "one can't believe impossible things." "I daresay you haven't had much practice," said the Queen. "When I was younger, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I've believed as ma

Greek Feast: NYE 2010

Published on 2011-01-03 15:53:59

My goodness, how time flies. Here we are -- three whole days into the new year already and I think I just started to get hungry again after all that New Year's Feasting... Seriously. I'm barely kidding. If you've been paying close atten

Retrospectacle: Random Things From Burp! 2010

Published on 2010-12-30 12:54:15

Seems that, around this time of the year, people get obsessed with lists. Even those not usually prone to organization start creating them. There are best lists ... and worst lists... to do lists... and lists of new year's resolutions. There a

Roasted Porcini Chicken: They Call Me Mimi

Published on 2010-12-14 21:10:56

Lo: How about Porcini chicken for dinner tonight? Peef: You want to make a Puccini chicken? Lo: NO -- PORCINI chicken. Peef: Oh, ok. Can we call the chicken Mimi? Lo: What?! Um... no. Besides, I don't like to name my food, remember? Peef: Oh,

Sloppy Lentils: Crockpot Staple

Published on 2010-12-07 20:22:27

Is anyone else struggling to be inspired in the kitchen? If not -- well, maybe you don't want to waste your time on this time-saving post. If yes -- then please read on. Seems to me that all of our energy during the month of December is sucked up

Korean Pork Belly Fries: Crazy Delicious Fusion

Published on 2010-12-06 10:11:55

I'm still musing about that lusciously tender pork belly, the last of which ended up in a batch of fried rice the other night for dinner. But, I also can't stop thinking about the Korean pork belly fries we made with that first round of succulent mea

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