{recipe} Betty Crocker’s Toffee Bars
It has been a couple of weeks since I’ve posted, but I have great excuses up the wazoo. Our heating system got entirely redone so I had no computer for over a week. I...
Author: Karen
{travelogue} Something for Everyone in Berlin
Berlin is one of those cities that has something for everyone—it can be equally exhilarating whether you’re a sophisticated museum-goer, history buff, laid-back yuppie, family unit, or young partier. I would have loved Berlin...
{recipe} Butternut Squash & Short Rib Chili
It’s cold and rainy outside, and there is really only one thing I want to eat: this chili made with butternut squash, beef short ribs, and black beans. The flavors are complex, with a...
{recipe} Momofuku-Inspired Bo Ssam, aka Korean Slow-Roasted Pork, with Ginger Scallion Sauce
Can we talk about David Chang for a minute? He kind of seems like a loose cannon, or maybe even a huge jerk, even, but the recipes he magnanimously shares with the public almost...
{recipe} Kale, Cabbage, & Clementine Salad with Miso Dressing
The other night, I got home from work around 5:15 and had dinner guests arriving at 5:30. I had this easy chicken dish planned, but very little in the way of side dishes. I...
{make this} Kale and Walnut Pesto from the Tastespotting Blog
If you read this blog often, you will know that I love putting things in the food processor and I also love Tastespotting. So when I saw this super fast and easy recipe on...
{travelogue} Chicago: Eating, Drinking, and a Few Other Things You Might Want to Do
For some reason I keep going to Chicago in the middle of winter, so mostly I spend my time eating and drinking (and being cold) when I’m there. Occasionally I get around to doing...
{recipe} Celery Root & Cauliflower Puree
Eating seasonally in the winter can be tough, because while I can easily eat my body weight in citrus fruits, the vegetables can be less exciting. That is, of course, if you ignore all...
{recipe} Pork and Prune Stew
I know the words “stew” and “prunes” are not the two sexiest food words, especially in combination, but damn–prunes and pork together, slow-cooked until they’re rich and saucy–I have to tell you, it’s an...
{make this} Recipe Girl’s Flourless Chewy Chocolate Cookies (with or without peppermint candies)
I have been on the hunt for a chocolate cookie that’s crispy on the outside and chewy-gooey-fudgy on the inside. I’ve tried quite a few recipes, but this one is the best I’ve found – I...
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