I did some investigative cooking recently and attempted one of the recipes from the Mange Mon Geek episodes I posted over at Accidental Hedonist last week. The results? Come check it out…
Author: emiglia
Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
I’ve never really understood why people feel the need to turn sweet potatoes into dessert. I get that they taste good with marshmallows and nutmeg every once in awhile, but carrots and…
New Chicken Parmesan
Chicken parmesan was one of my favorite dishes growing up, so when I saw this recipe for “new” chicken parmesan, I had to try it. However, I had one glitch: it was…
Seriously Un-Gourmet
Just in case some of you out there think I make myself crazy meals every night… I decided to share a secret. I have a foodie vice: frozen veggies. My freezer is…
Pasta for the Indecisive
One blog that I read regularly is Two Fat Als. The blog is written by Alanna and Alex, and it documents their foodie journey now that they’ve moved to NYC. I love…
Baking… Cranberry Scones
Yesterday, I decided that today was baking day. I haven’t baked in more than four months. It doesn’t seem that long… I nearly never bake in the summertime anyway, but yesterday we…
Accidental Hedonist: Mange Mon Geek
It’s Saturday, and you know what that means ’round these parts… time for a post over at Accidental Hedonist! This week I’m writing about an internet find called Mange Mon Geek… a…
Wednesday How To’s (A little late…): Tomato Sauce
Tomato sauce is one of those things that is worshiped by some and mindlessly eaten out of a can or jar for others. While I have nothing against some (emphasis on SOME)…
Steak-Frites
Yesterday, I addressed tapas, the traditional Spanish taster item that allows socializing at the bar to last well into the evening. Tapas have evolved from a mere bar snack to something gourmet:…
Txapela
I am one of those people who, when in a restaurant, often ends up choosing at the last minute. Yeah… “Can you come to me last?” That’s me. I know it’s annoying…