I can say this is the best macaroni and cheese recipe ever because it's not really my recipe. I tweaked it a tiny bit - basically made it even more fattening - but otherwise, it's someone else's. It's from someone named Bev, who posted her recipe on Recipezaar and to... Continue reading

'm in a an experimental breakfast phase. And I'm in an experimental cooking-with-pumpkin phase. So naturally, the twain shall meet. I've had some disappointments. A lower fat, wheat flour version of Apple Pie Muffins? Bleh. Pumpkin Nutella Bread? Not so much. But I was pretty happy with how this Pumpkin... Continue reading

We picked up a ton of fresh-picked Spartan-McIntosh cross apples at Homestead Fruit Stand over in Eastern Washington last weekend (okay, maybe not a ton - more like 20 pounds, which is nearly as daunting). Reportedly great for pies and crisps, we're also loving them just to munch on, and... Continue reading

After last recipe Fourth of July Sangria, I spotted them at the Snohomish Farmer's Market on Thursday. They were red, stripey, and intriguing. "What are these?!" I asked. "Gooseberries," he replied. "They're great - try one!" I was too much of a weenie to try one then and there, but... Continue reading

I'm kind of into the dorky over-the-top holiday themed stuff. If you were around here for Halloween goodies like Deviled Egg Eyes and Witch's Finger Breadsticks, or Super Green Detok Smoothie recipe by BlenderVersus you know what I'm talking about. I know I'm a dork. I own it, for the... Continue reading