This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Frozen Foods Institute and the Frozen Food Roundtable. All opinions are 100% mine. Stefan and I have always loved entertaining guests. It’s one of those things that we grew up watching our parents do, and it...
Growing up, I can remember a few evenings when we "made it a Manwich night" and how quick, easy and good it was. Over here in Germany, you're definitely not going to get your hands on a can of Manwich...but quite honestly, I wouldn't want to. Making your own sloppy...
Since our move to SW Florida, we’ve been noticing a major change in our interests when it comes to food. While we still love throwing a steak on the grill, the excitement and challenge to outdo ourselves each weekend with exciting meals isn’t really always there. Some...
When I was growing up, I can recall many a weekend morning sitting down with biscuits, jam, butter, and a big glass of ice-cold milk. There’s just something really awesome about a good biscuit. The texture, the flavor of the biscuit itself with a little butter, the...
A few weeks ago, I shared with you what I consider to be one of my favorite Italian comfort foods, that also is known to be a bit complicated to make — Osso Buco. The usual side dish which accompanies it (besides a strong Italian red wine) is Risotto Milanese. And...
Osso bucco (aka ossobuchi or occobuco) is a Milanese specialty of cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine and broth. The first time Stefan made it for me was a little over a year ago and I was instantly in love with it. I’m very blessed to have a...
If you’re craving Asian tonight but don’t really want the same old stir-fry, this guest post is just for you. I’ve always been a sucker for a good Asian dumpling and look forward to trying them out when we find our kitchen. 😉 Potstickers are Chinese dumplings that can...
There are certain things that one goes through life, never to be without. For most people nowadays, that includes a smart phone and an ATM card. And in your home, there are many things you never seem to be without either. Like a microwave. I can't remember ever living...
It’s gotten to be that time of year here when I’m going through the pantry and trying to use up many of the things which have been stuck in the corner for a long while. One of those items in our own home tends to be rye flour — a castaway from the best intentions of...
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