I know, I know. I was just talking about excessive gadgeting purchases. But this is a good one. Sometimes the food processor just isn’t enough. And that’s why you need the Bron Stainless Steel Mandoline. Use this French mandoline to julienne (my favorite) or make rippled cuts of cabbage, potatoes or carrots. The width of the [...]
Kiefer Sutherland: Cooking With Cocaine
I found this hilarious entertainment news article and decided that I must share it with you. 24 star Kiefer Sutherland (for those of you who don’t remember The Lost Boys) is hooked on cooking. After realizing that he enjoyed cocaine because of the preparation involved (hmmm, I’m thinking there might be other reasons at play as [...]
Hearty Breakfast Pizza
Who says you can’t have your pizza in the morning? This breakfast pizza is easy, quick and tasty. Just add Saturday morning cartoons and milk and you have yourself feast. Ingredients: 8 oz tube crescent rolls 1 pd breakfast sausage (I like the sage sausage, myself) 4 oz mushrooms 1/2 cup white onion, chopped 1/2 [...]
I Still Have Feta On The Brain Eggs
For those of you who saw my feta cheese craze post, I’m still feelin’ it. I made these delicious feta eggs while I was rushing out the door this morning. Please enjoy! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup white onion, chopped 4 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped 4 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled S & P, [...]
Dishing It Out For Gadgets
I’ll be the first to admit I have a gadget obsession. If you can find any space on my kitchen countertops, you must be in the wrong house. I have choppers, toasters, can openers galore, everything you can imagine. And I use most of them frequently. However, there are those little gadget guys I never [...]
You-Won’t-Believe-How-Good-It-Is Olive Oil Cake
Now that we know a bit more about olive oil itself, it’s time for the fun part. Get your apron on and let’s start cooking! This cake combines all the wonderful flavors of oranges, almonds and the light, sweet-tasting olive oil. Ingredients: 2 small oranges 1 lemon 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder [...]
The Oil Behind The Olive
If you’re like me, you use olive oil every chance you get. This light, tasty oil is perfect for a quick cheese saute and even desserts. But what do you really know about this oil, beside the expense? Let’s figure it out… Olive oil is a veggie oil made from the fruit of an olive tree, a [...]
