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I’m suspicious that everything tastes better cooked on the grill. (There are a lot of foods I haven’t tried grilling yet, but I’m guessing that they would be marvelous!) Sweet potatoes definitely fit the rule. I cooked them in the microwave (pierce the…

In September 2009, I came across a brightly colored palm card advertising ice cream and popsicles in Spanish.  The card showed pictures of day-glo frozen treats that seemed too psychedelic to be real. After searching online and coming up empty, I put the idea of scouring Hull and Midlo for this place pretty far [...]

This is NO girly turkey burger. There’s nothing light or wimpy about it. (OK, it is made with ground turkey breast, which is much leaner than beef, but you’ll see what I mean.) Because it’s smothered in a blanket of sharp Cheddar cheese and then topped…

TweetHello Virginia, Fall is around the corner and with that the fall beer line ups are starting to hit the shelves. So naturally retailers are pouring samples to entice you to buy some. So let’s get into this week’s beer tasting. Friday August 27th: Once Upon a Vine North will have a selection of Unibroue [...]

TweetHello Virginia, Fall is around the corner and with that the fall beer line ups are starting to hit the shelves. So naturally retailers are pouring samples to entice you to buy some. So let’s get into this week’s beer tasting. Friday August 27th: Once Upon a Vine North will have a selection of Unibroue [...]

The minute I saw this blueberry-dense buckle on Eating Old Loud it was over. I knew I was going to make this cake and love it. And I did (all of the above). It lived up to every expectation I had… moist and sweet, with a cinnamon scented crumbly top….

TweetWell folks this past weekend was the Brew Ridge Trail Music Festival. As I understand it, a good time was had by everyone. The music was great and beer fantastic. Just think that festival really is the beginning of two incredible month of festivals. However, before we get to those festivals we got to get [...]

This isn’t really a recipe. It’s more a method of cooking that I’m introducing to you. Pizza, with all your favorite toppings, but cooked on the grill! Great for summer when heating your oven to 450 F makes your kitchen feel like a sauna. Instead you c…

I can’t tell you how long I’ve been looking for a good black bean recipe. Delicious fiber-rich black beans are a staple in Cuban cooking. Thank goodness I have a friend with Cuban heritage- my search might never have to to an end! It’s surprising how s…

This is one of the first dessert recipes I posted on this blog. The first time around the photo was horrible. This one is not much better, considering we devoured half the pan before I got around to shooting it! These brownies are dark, rich, and delic…