Have you heard the phrase “Indian Summer” as much as I have lately? I was curious what it actually means. According to Wikipedia, Indian summer is a period of unseasonably warm weather in autumn. Sunny, clear skies and above normal temperatures after a killing frost are the characteristics. You and I both learned something new …
Do you remember the first real meal you tried to cook all alone? I mean something homemade, a full dinner. I do. It was the summer after my freshman year of college. My parents had left me home alone for several days and were returning on Sunday afternoon. I decided I would make a nice, …
Summer or at least summer weather has finally arrived at my house. Warmer days means I want lighter meals that take less time to prepare. Soup doesn’t seem very summery to most people, but my family has actually found quite a few soups that are good in the summer. I do shy away from some …
My mom was horrible at making homemade bread. She was an excellent cook in many ways, but she really struggled making any bread product beyond cinnamon rolls. Because of that, I always assumed bread making was hard. Fast forward to college, I had two roommates who made homemade bread every week. They would make a …
My little girl isn’t the biggest fan of meat, but she will eat beans. While she enjoys them plain, the rest of us prefer a little more flavor. This dish hit a good balance – spicy enough for adults but not too spicy for kids. Beans are also cheap, which is nice for my food …
