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November 10, 2014 / 7,953 Comments

Forbidden Sandwich #9–Bacon, Spinach and Avocado with Roasted Tomato

In order to satisfy my end of the 300 sandwiches challenge, I had to make sandwiches that E wanted to eat. This did not include spinach or avocado.

November 6, 2014 / 1,002 Comments

Breakfast of Champions–Avocado Toast

The only thing getting me through this week is avocado toast.

October 27, 2014 / 6,818 Comments

Houseguest Treat: Pumpkin Banana Bread

As mentioned when E’s dad was in town, I like to have something baking in the oven when houseguests come over. When the house smells like sweetness, it takes less pressure off of me to be sweet. Just kidding.

October 13, 2014 / 6,822 Comments

Condiment Corner: Strawberry Balsamic Jam

Another easy-to-make condiment for sandwiches, one that can be made during strawberry season and beyond: strawberry balsamic jam.

October 10, 2014 / 1 Comment

Sandwich #267—“Brady Bunch Special” Pork Chop Sandwich with Apple and Onions

Hahaha. Aren’t I clever?

October 7, 2014 / 2,102 Comments

Condiment Corner: Dulce de Leche Pear Apple Butter

Fall hit us like a hard smack across the cheek this weekend. Break out the fleece jackets, the Crock-Pot (!) and….the homemade apple butter.

October 4, 2014 / 4,857 Comments

Sandwich #266—“Family Visits” Black Bean Burgers

Forgive me for not posting yesterday, I was a bit busy.

September 30, 2014 / 7,310 Comments

Granola Bars That Actually Hold Together

Could it be I finally made granola bars that stuck together?

September 29, 2014 / 2,452 Comments

Cooking Class: Dulce De Leche

The most decadent dessert sauce you can make only needs two ingredients, and one of them is water.

September 26, 2014 / 1,431 Comments

Friday Treats: Alfajores

I’ve learned to embrace cooking fails. They plague us all. But it’s about trying and trying again until something delicious emerges from the kitchen.

September 23, 2014 / 5,178 Comments

Sandwich #265–“That Tech Life” Stuffed Pepper “Sandwich”

I blame the iPhone 6 from keeping me from posting this sammie I did last week.

September 16, 2014 / 4,871 Comments

Cooking Class: Dilly Beans

I’ve learned to cook from two people. E and my good family friend, M.

September 4, 2014 / 5,159 Comments

Sandwich #264–“Deadlines and Day Trips” Egg Frittata Sandwiches

When you are headed out of town, and you’re hungry, and you get a call from work which requires you to file on deadline before you leave, and you’re getting screamed at by your fiancé to “hurry up”, the only thing suitable enough for this special type of road trip lunch is a frittata sandwich.

September 2, 2014 / 2,244 Comments

Finally: Ice Cream Sandwiches!

After a whole summer of work, ice cream sandwiches are still a work in progress.

August 26, 2014 / 5,435 Comments

Homemade Goodness: S’mores Ice Cream

I don’t know what the heck was wrong with me yesterday, but it was one of those days where everything was annoying.

August 25, 2014 / 3,354 Comments

Forbidden Sandwich #8—Open-Faced Egg Sandwich with Zucchini, Tomatoes and Avocado Mash

When you are running late for your out of town excursion and you will not be satisfied with a bag of Funyuns or a hot dog from the Gulf station on exit 73 again, you need to make a quick snack before you hit the road.