Nazook

Nazook

Woohoo!  We are finally back to doing the Daring Bakers challenges.  I have to admit, I’ve missed it.  It’s so easy to get stuck in a rut in the dessert […]

Braised Short Ribs

Braised Short Ribs

The past 6 months or so we’ve taken a little hiatus from Daring Cooks/Bakers.  We kept procrastinating and then ended up half assing our way through each challenge.  Having to […]

Fried Rice and Chili Crunch

Fried Rice 1

Growing up, there was one thing I could cook, fried rice.  Growing up in a half Asian household,  we always had my preferred ingredients.  Cold, day (or two) old rice, […]

Raspberry & Peach Galette

Raspberry Galette

So…. I admit it.  We made this for the fourth of July.   It’s now October – so not exactly prime peach or raspberry season.  But I’m working through a […]

Balsamic Strawberries

Balsamic Strawberries

Back in April, Dana and I spent 2 weeks in Barcelona for our honeymoon.  The day we booked our flight, what do you think we did?  Book a hotel?  Nope.  […]

Gumbo

Gumbo

We’re still trying to get through our glut of past challenges.  This time, we’re only a few days late, and not a month plus!  It’s all about the small victories. […]