My Pasta Adventure
With my increasing confidence in the kitchen, I thought it would be nice to make fettuccini from scratch. While it wasn't perfect, I was happy with the result.
On the Loss of Our Fur Babies
For the second time in under three years, we find ourselves saying goodbye to our pet. The loss of a pet is heart-wrenching and there is no good way to do it.
Alfredo Sauce with a Twist
Alfredo sauce is hands down my favorite pasta sauce. I was intrigued when I found a recipe with an unusual twist using cream cheese.
Homemade Garlic Powder
I like to buy garlic in bulk, but unfortunately, we are not always able to use it fast enough. I found a great way to preserve garlic longer.
Jalapeno-Peach Salsa
I picked up some beautiful peaches at the farmer's market and thought I would see how my jalapeno-mango salsa recipe works with peaches instead of mango.
Back To The Bathtub
After a long hiatus from travel because of Covid, we finally had the chance to return to Devil's Bathtub. It was as if I could breathe again.
Hob-Nob Drive-In Review
Hob-Nob Drive-In seemed like the perfect place for lunch after our hike to Devil's Bathtub. It turned out to be a blast from the past.
Sweet Pickled Peppers
I found myself with an overabundance of peppers from my garden, so I decided to pickle them using a great recipe that resulted in incredible pickled peppers.
Cacio e Pepe
Recently, I watched an episode of Good Eats - Reloaded where I learned a new-to-me pasta cooking method and a new recipe, Cacio e Pepe (cheese and pepper).
North Carolina Lemon Pie
As a Key lime pie lover, when I saw a recipe for North Carolina Lemon Pie, I had to make it. The simple recipe takes some time, but it is worth the wait.