Good food feeds the soul
Originally published May 2017, updated May, 2026. Sooooo, I went all out on this grilled cheeseburger recipe. We’re talking thick grass-fed patties, homemade brioche buns, melted aged cheddar, fresh arugula, creamy avocado, and finished with a sweet, spicy, bacon-kissed raspberry jam that makes the whole …
Until recently I had never made homemade Challah Bread. But after being on the farm in Michigan with so many delicious farm fresh eggs, I finally couldn’t resist giving it a try. Plus, I’ve been in the bread making mood and testing out new recipes …
The grilled cheese sandwich! A statement of heavenly ooey, gooey toasted cheese and bread like in the Goat Cheese, Basil and Tomato and Herb Bread Grilled Cheese Sandwich I’m sharing today. There’s a technique to making the perfect grilled cheese sandwich. Don’t be fooled into …
All the Derby parties and spring events such as Easter and Mother’s Day have had me thinking of tea and cookies. There’s just something about large hats and brightly colored spring dresses that remind me of playing tea as a child. I also have thoughts of the traditional …
The hubby and I enjoyed our two months in Ireland over the summer of 2016. Such a beautiful green country with some of the best tasting milk and butter that I’ve had anywhere thanks to the year around grass supply. It’s easy to think Irish food is …
Baking has been a challenge for me since moving from the East Coast to Colorado. The altitude does nothing for my recipes from back home but I’m finally getting the hang of it. I conquered making my wonderfully buttery Southern cornbread here in Denver. I …
As I sit here watching the light fluffy snowflakes fall outside, I reminisce about the warm tomato bread of Ireland. Today is the perfect day for baking my latest bread recipe Tomato and Herb Bread in the kitchen. Hubby and I came across the joys of …
A fun part of living a location independent lifestyle is getting to explore the local food culture. The upcoming move is to the Ann Arbor, Michigan area. I don’t know much about Michigan. I know that Ann Arbor is a college town, the state borders …
Forget the roses this Valentine’s Day and give chocolate. As in Deep Dark Chocolate Cake with Salted Dark Chocolate Buttercream Icing. Homemade says that you put thought into your gift idea. Plus, everyone (well most everyone) LOVES chocolate. And this cake is LOADED with chocolate. …
I just realized that I promised my Slowed Cooked Chinese Five Spice Shredded Chicken Sliders with Apple Slices and Carrot, Black Radish and Jalapeno Slaw back in December and never got around to posting the recipes. So now in the honor of the upcoming Chinese New …