Thanksgiving Ramen
Today is the day after Thanksgiving. This morning I opened up my fridge and found the carcass I asked to take home yesterday from my mom’s annual feast. While it … Continue reading Thanksgiving Ramen
A self-proclaimed foodie I am. Trying new recipes, going out to delicious restaurants, and exploring audacious cuisines floats my foodie boat.
Today is the day after Thanksgiving. This morning I opened up my fridge and found the carcass I asked to take home yesterday from my mom’s annual feast. While it … Continue reading Thanksgiving Ramen
In the summer of 2013 I had the privilege to help lead a group of students through a weeklong intensive youth leadership training held at the Presidio of San Francisco. … Continue reading San Francisco
Nashville In November of 2015 (with my husband) and January 2016 (with a group of nine girlfriends) I went down to Nashville! Here are my reflections and recommendations: Food Nashville … Continue reading Nashville
St. Patrick’s Day is filled with delicious food: corned beef and cabbage, soda bread, beef stew, shepherd’s pie. Do not forget the dessert! And frankly, look no further. These are … Continue reading Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes
I have been waiting for my opportunity to eat at BLG for too long. When you ask people in the Twin Cities where to get a really good meal BLG … Continue reading Bar La Grassa
“What is your biggest regret?” middle school students really get straight to the point. Over 20 students who were doing an oral history project focused on food interviewed me yesterday. … Continue reading Grandma Becky’s Caramel Bars
Super bowl is great opportunity to make some tasty foods and this year I want to offer something extra special. I looked through my appetizer board on Pinterest and one … Continue reading Empanadas
For me, there is nothing more sacred than cooking a recipe that was passed down from someone you love. One of my biggest regrets in life is that I never … Continue reading Mom’s Fried Chicken
It is January here in Minnesota, it is cold and windy outside. Sunday is for napping, relaxing, and eating home cooked meals. Tonight, to warm up I made some butternut … Continue reading Thai Butternut Squash Soup
Bar Harbor, Maine Days 3-5 Day 3 The next morning we headed NE to Bar Harbor and if you are not in a hurry (you are on vacation of course … Continue reading The Maine Event- Part 2
Part 1 of 3 For our honeymoon, my husband and I traveled to Maine. Why? Maine was recommended for a cost-effective romantic retreat that could be traveled in a week’s … Continue reading The Maine Event- Honeymoon Sept. 2012
I have a lot of foodie friends and I work with a lot of foodie people, it is troubling for my waste line as well as my wallet. But in … Continue reading Iron Chef: Bacon
It would make sense that my first food blog is on my favorite restaurant, Butcher and the Boar. My life was first changed by this restaurant August of 2012 when … Continue reading Butcher and the Boar