Pumpkin Loaf

After making the pumpkin muffins in my last post, I was left with about six cups of roasted pumpkin puree in a tupperware container in the fridge. I wasn’t sure what to do, but after the dozen muffins I made … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Muffins

The fall harvest was in full swing at the farmers’ market this weekend. A pumpkin patch was one of the main draws and toddlers were walking around picking out their jack-o-lanterns for Halloween. I didn’t pick one up at … Continue reading →

Sweet and Sassy Fry-free Crispy Chicken

In my hometown of Binghamton, NY, there is only one place to go in the area for delicious, heart-stopping soul food. Theo’s Southern Style Cuisine on Main Street is located just over the border in Johnson City and its menu … Continue reading →

Pears!

While apples, pumpkins, and squash are the stars of autumn, pears seem to be one of the most overlooked harvests of the season. I picked up a bunch of Bartlett pears over the weekend and decided to try out a … Continue reading →

Apartment Kitchen Organization

If you’re looking for a way to organize a small apartment kitchen, you only need to glance out your window for inspiration. It’s easy to draw parallels between limited kitchen space and the limited amount of land within New York … Continue reading →

Steak Tacos with Roasted Baby Bell Peppers

I picked up a pint of baby bell peppers at the Greenmarket last weekend for really one reason: they look adorable. I’m going to be completely honest and say they are not particularly delicious raw. They lack the crispness, moisture, … Continue reading →

Farmers’ Market Pick: Acorn Squash

When the temperature dips below 60° for the first time after the summer months, I get a serious craving for roasted acorn squash. I picked up two of the most perfect acorn squash I’ve ever seen at the farmers’ market … Continue reading →

Apple Pie Adventure

I decided to bake a test pie on Sunday to see if I could/should enter the Enid’s Apple Pie Bake-off next week. I’ve never made a pie from scratch on my own before and learned that it may be one … Continue reading →

Kitchen Don’t: Improvised Double Boiler

In my cake post earlier this week, I forgot to address another moment of culinary near-failure. I was about to begin the Magnolia Bakery recipe for chocolate buttercream frosting when I realized, “Oh crap, you have nothing even close to … Continue reading →

Farmers’ Market Pick: Multicolored Carrots

Before last weekend, I had never encountered carrots other than your basic orange variety. I stumbled upon a display of carrots including purple, white, yellow, and a red-orange at the Greenmarket and decided I needed to take a bundle home … Continue reading →