Here’s my big list of things I want to accomplish in 2022: Remodel The Kitchen After an exhaustive research, the HH finally decided on an espresso machine for the kitchen. He hardly ever buys anything for himself so this was a big deal for him. Well, to make a long story short, the machine arrived on Friday and after unpacking the thing for like half an hour, he discovered a part was missing {of course it was!} and now he has to wait for the new part to arrive before he can test out his new toy. Lame. Sell Enough Rugs to Buy an AGA Stove DONE!!! I hit my goal of selling enough of my 2022 hooked rugs and...
This post contains affiliate links which we are compensated for if a purchase is made. Using links costs you nothing and helps to support the ongoing creation of content. Vietnamese Crab & Asparagus Soup (Súp Măng Cua) Vietnamese crab and asparagus soup or Súp Măng Cua is a type of egg-drop soup. This soup is often served as an appetizer at weddings or anniversaries. The simplicity of the ingredients and their muted white color are the things that make the soup so elegant for these special occasions.The banquet version at a Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant typically contains white asparagus, egg whites, crab meat, and a sprinkle of ground white pepper for garnish, all the ingredients are completely white. But you don't need...
Mike Zampa, an American in France, takes a tongue in cheek approach to famous French haute cuisine! I’ve discovered a new eating disorder. It’s called France. I’ve been here seven weeks. I’ve gained eight kilos. How have I done it? By overindulging in the three basic French food groups: Charcuterie – processed meats chased with cheese Patisserie – desserts spiked with custard and cream Misery – the course that comes after charcuterie and patisserie In my long career as a human, I’ve eaten a lot. And I’ve learned a few things: 1: Quantity…not quality. 2: Start with the outside fork – unless you’re eating mashed potatoes and peas, then moosh them together with your knife. 3: The only perfect food...
There’s nothing like a home-cooked meal, but not everyone has the time to put together something delicious every night, especially during a busy weeknight. If that’s the case, you might think that you have to resort to fast food or takeout, but there’s still a way to put together a tasty meal at home with barely any time at night to do it: a Crock Pot. There are so many meals you can make with a Crock Pot, and luckily, chicken is an extremely versatile protein to work with. So if you’re in the market for a few easy dinners, here are some of the best Crock Pot chicken recipes when you want to take advantage of that slow cooker...
Ready to kick your party up a notch? This Bloody Mary Bar is set up as a Charcuterie Board and quite the show stopper! Setting up your very own bloody mary bar at home just got easier! Simply grab ingredients from your local grocery store, prepare the Bloody Mary Mix recipe and set all garnishes out on a board! Your friends and family will be quite impressed with your bloody mary charcuterie board! This recipe is sponsored by NatureSweet®. How to Create a Classic Bloody Mary You may be wondering what exactly is in a bloody mary. There are hundreds of recipes out there, but the main takeaways are: Tomato Juice Vodka (tequila can be substituted) Horseradish Worcestershire Sauce Hot...
