Cooking: A Freshly Organized Kitchen

When we moved into our house, school literally started the next day. When it came to the kitchen, we basically just threw stuff into the cabinets mainly to to just have the boxes unpacked. It worked for a while. Then, I asked Cristina to marry me. Due to the number…

Cooking: Apple Cinnamon Pepper Jelly

Saturday morning, I headed to the German Coast Farmer’s Market at the Ormond Plantation to get my vegetables for the week.  I came home with some fresh green beans, sweet potatoes, broccoli,  carrots and some spicy hog’s head cheese.  All for better prices than I would have paid at Winn…

Cooking: Mahi Mahi with Asparagus in a Butter Balsamic Sauce

Cristina has always been nice to me about my cooking. Now, she will tell me when something is awful. However, I never felt that I wowed her yet with my cooking. I finally achieved that goal this week. The protein was Mahi Mahi from Whole Foods. While I might not…

Cooking: Sharing Traditions and Memories Through Recipes

We actually had two wedding showers this past weekend. Well, I had one shower; Cristina had two. The second shower was the traditional gender biased shower where no men are allowed within a hundred meters unless they are parking cars. We are very lucky to have such great friends and…

The Irresistible Appeal of Finger Sandwiches

Have you ever wondered about the true appeal of finger sandwiches? Whether you’re planning a special event or just curious about why these classic bites are always a crowd favorite, discovering the appeal of finger sandwiches can help you elevate any gathering. In this post, you’ll find out what makes…

Cooking: Hummus

I keep trying to remember the first time I tried hummus. I’m pretty sure it was at Casablanca in Metairie. The two things I do remember were the texture and the fact I didn’t really know what a chickpea was. I wasn’t sure if I liked it. Since I wasn’t…

Smothered Potatoes in the Rice Cooker

Potatoes again! Rice Cooker to the Rescue Tuesday night was steak and potato night at our house. But what kind of potatoes to cook? Baked with all the fixings, or smashed with garlic, or roasted with a couple of different cheeses? Or should I try something new? Then I remember…

Eating: Abel’s Onion Rings

First of all, sorry for the lack of posts lately. I’ve been coping with really bad headaches lately. My eye doctor thinks it’s due to my eyesight changing and after waiting a week I am finally wearing a new pair of glasses. Hopefully, this does the trick so I can…

Cooking: Chicken and Biscuits

I haven’t posted about cooking in a while, so I figured I would share my chicken and biscuits recipes. For the Chicken (adapted from Eating Well): 1 breast per person Buttermilk or milk Flour Panko Bread Crumbs (I bought mine at Whole Foods but you could do this) Seasoning Fresh…