Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures
Fried rice meets sibling Culinary Challenge –
Does one ever get too old for siblings competitiveness and the “I bet you can’t” and “I dare you” challenges? It was the last day of my brother’s visit. We were casually reminiscing about life when a commercial came on. … Continue reading
Brussels sprouts meet acquired taste
I found a frozen bag of Brussels sprouts in the freezer and wondered where the hell they had come from. I figured I would roast them although the bag clearly said microwave (yuck) or boil them (I’m gagging at the … Continue reading
Coconut Milk meets Pasta
I have NEVER found a recipe that calls for a whole can of coconut milk, have you? I often freeze the leftover milk, as it can last two to three months. I found a Ziploc bag in my freezer that … Continue reading
Pork Loin meets Dry Rub
It’s March, and it my house that brings two major culinary challenges 1) plant two fabulous gardens, 2) clean out the freezer. Today I randomly pulled out pork loin. Ingredients: 2 lb. fresh pork loin ¼ c. kosher salt ¼ … Continue reading
Black Beans Meet Soup and Marketing
I have always felt the best way to make black bean soup was with dry beans- none of that canned stuff. Therefore, I found myself in my local grocery bulk section. I was surprised that packaged beans now came … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 