So, I sort of fell off the face of the earth in November. I mean, I did post EVERY SINGLE DAY in October so I deserved a month off, right? Actually, I think I just ran out of words for a while. To make up for it, I have a little something fun planned for this month. If you're anything like me, the thought of the holidays is a little overwhelming to you. I have enough ...
Cooking
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken
This Monday, you get two things for the price of one! An absolutely wonderful recipe and a cookbook review. I can promise both the recipe and the book from which it came are worth your time! I received a review copy of Southern Living's No Taste Like Home - A Celebration of Regional Southern Cooking and Hometown Flavor, and it is quickly becoming one of my favorite cookbooks. In addition ...
Tuesday’s Tip: Frothing Milk
Okay, I've been on a bit of a cappuccino kick here lately. It probably has a little something to do with the fact that on a recent coffee run with a sister of mine, she ordered "extra foam," and I just haven't been the same since. Problem is: My espresso maker/milk frother just isn't working right. I mean, my husband did give it to me NINE years ago so it's definitely due a little ...
So….I’ve completely forgotten how to bake.
Seriously. Granted, I have done almost no cooking for the past three months, but this cake was a disaster. I wanted to make my husband a cake for his birthday. He's easy. His favorite cake is yellow cake with chocolate frosting. And, he likes it just as well from a box mix and a can of frosting. But, no, I couldn't do that. I had to make it all myself. After months of letting other people ...