My husband and I have a very bad tendency to always want to go out on the weekends. Since I've been trying to eat better after Cath's departure, I couldn't afford (health-wise) a scrumptious meal out. I figured a great dinner at home, as indulgent as it may be, would still be healthier since I… Continue reading Skipping the Restaurant! Homemade Crab Cakes and Crême Brûlée
Although for many people, Valentine's Day is just another commercial holiday, I see it as a fun opportunity to remind people we love them...and a great excuse to prepare a nice meal! This year, there was an unexpected cheese theme. It all started with my sudden urge to try making a cheesecake and was followed by… Continue reading For the Love of Cheesecakes
(See the end of the post for pictures of the dishes and thoughts on the recipes) This Thanksgiving is very special. For the last 6 years, our Turkey Day tradition had been the same...travel to Northern Virginia to spend time with my husband's family and stuff ourself silly. As we just moved to Atlanta, travelling for a… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving, Y’all! (+ Post-Meal Update)
Last week, I caught an episode of The American Baking Competition. I had never watched it before but it caught my eye, not only because it was a food show but also because it happened to be French pastry week. Although I don't expect to be tuning in again (I admit it, I am a… Continue reading Choux à la Crème, or Cream Puff Goodness
The Hungry Quebbie 