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.
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Sandwich #267—“Brady Bunch Special” Pork Chop Sandwich with Apple and Onions
Hahaha. Aren’t I clever?
Sandwich #266—“Family Visits” Black Bean Burgers
Forgive me for not posting yesterday, I was a bit busy.
Granola Bars That Actually Hold Together
Could it be I finally made granola bars that stuck together?
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.
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.
Sandwich #263–Rosemary Waffle Sandwich with Ricotta, Collard Greens and Caramelized Plums
After E and I made our second batch of homemade ricotta, I finally made brunch.
Condiment Corner: Yellow Spicy Tomato Jam
It’s the dog days of summer. And the best time to find juicy, big-as-your-head heirloom tomatoes.
The Return of the Almighty Peach Cobbler
Summer isn’t summer until I’ve eaten at least one peach cobbler.
Cooking Class: 300 Sandwiches’ Bacon Jam
This weekend was tough, being it Father’s Day and all.
Sandwich #259—“Best Laid Plans” Soft Shell Crab Sandwiches
The best laid plans are the ones that are always broken.
Sandwich #258—“Summer’s Here” Cajun Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Though summer has finally arrived in New York, I miss Barbados.
Friends of 300: The Kitchy Kitchen’s “S’meaches”
Love must be in the air. First George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin. Then E and I. And then, Claire and Craig.
Sandwich #255–“At Home Snack” Fried Banana Strawberry Shortcake Sandwiches
I spent the weekend with my parents, particular my mother, in the Midwest for Mother’s Day.
Sandwich #254–“Everybody’s Doing It” Pulled Pork Gyros with Red Cabbage, Roasted Tomatoes and Cilantro
This is a horrible thing to admit. But I have to be honest. I had one of those “everyone is engaged but me” moments yesterday.
Sandwich #253–“Birthday Toys” Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwich
E was not going to let his new shiny birthday toys stay shiny for long.
Sandwich #252–“Happy Birthday, E” Cake Batter French Toast Sandwich
E’s birthday was yesterday. He had a short list of things he wanted:
Sandwich #251–“Sweet and Cheesy” Banana and Dates Grilled Cheese
I took it slow this week after that fainting spell.
Sandwich #249–“Mirroring Happiness” Beet Pesto and Roasted Artichoke Grilled Cheese
E wakes up as if he’s gotten a promotion every day—smiling, happy, singing. This sounds horrible, but it doesn’t make me instantly happier to see him happy.
Sandwich #248–“Green Thumb” Beet Pesto Veggie Sandwich
E did some mega gardening this weekend. You have a garden, you ask? In Brooklyn? Sorta.
Cooking Class: Beet Pesto
It’s the weekend! Sun is shining, the weather is sweet, and I have 48 hours to eat, sleep, play, work out and listen to my music on full blast as I clean the floors. And, of course, cook.
Sandwich #247–“Sunday Brunch” Whole Wheat Waffles with Cheesy Eggs and Bacon
The weather has finally broken here in New York.
Sandwich #246–“Cookies and Cosmos” Brown Sugar Cookies with Chocolate Filling
Are you watching “Cosmos”? If not, you should.
Sandwich #245–“Sugar Rush” French Toast Peanut Butter and Jelly
Today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Of course, I had to take that to an extreme.