I am back from Costa Rica, and yes, I had a fabulous time. I managed to get the slightest bit of color without getting sunburned. I managed to get a ton of sleep. I managed to tour the mangroves (see picture below) and see lots of native wildlife like crocodiles, white-faced monkeys, and sloths. I… Read More Banana Daiquiris + My Week in Costa Rica
Greatest. Brisket. Ever. Okay, I admit some people from places like Texas might take issue with that statement, but this is certainly the best brisket I’ve eaten in recent memory. I had some ladies over for a little dinner party, and I decided early in the planning process that I wanted to make a brisket. … Read More Brisket + Easy Roasted Potato Wedges
Another soup recipe? you may ask. Hey, it’s been ridiculously cold here in NYC (with the exception of the past few days). I’ve been counting down the days until my 7-day vacation in Costa Rica (1 week to go – whee!). Plus, I saw this on the Pioneer Woman’s blog and I couldn’t not make it. … Read More Chicken Tortilla Soup (with homemade crispy tortillas!)
Want an easy way to feed a lot of people at the dinner party you are throwing in your one bedroom apartment? Serve this: a cheesy, meaty lasagna with garlic bread (and salad, because you are trying to be healthy, but who wants to see a picture of that?). I confess that this dish was… Read More Lasagna + Garlic Bread
Oreos are the most amazing mass-produced food to have ever existed in the history of the world. Too bold a statement? I think not. Two not-too-sweet chocolate cookies held together by a sweet, creamy, vanilla filling. Dare I say, they are perfect. It turns out that making your own Oreos is quite easy! And not only… Read More Homemade Oreo Cookies