For the first week in quite a while, I spent quite a bit of time in the kitchen this week. It was a nice change, and I enjoyed having some time to be elbow deep in bread flour and butter. I’m sure by the time next week rolls around, I’ll be busy again… But, for…
When it comes to dinner parties around the holidays, I am all for thinking outside the box. Turkey, ham, and roast beef are fantastic, but sometimes I think it’s fun to do something a bit more casual and cozy, especially for a small gathering of friends or family! Casseroles are a great way to keep…
Thanksgiving is now less than one week away! Oh my! Despite the fact that I’ve been thinking about food for Thanksgiving for a few weeks now, it seems that I haven’t really made many decisions regarding what I’m actually making. Fortunately, I did remember to order a turkey ahead of time, so I’ve got that much covered. But,…
This has been one of the first weeks in quite a while that my hubby and I didn’t have something on the schedule every single night of the week. And, it’s been great. Because I’ve had some down time in the evenings, I’ve also been spending more time in the kitchen during the day. That’s…
It feels good to be back on track with my Kitchen Bootcamp challenge… And, I can’t think of a better way to get back in the swing of things than with this pasta and dumplings challenge! It was certainly a personal favorite of mine, and it seems like everyone else had a great time, too! So,…
I love getting emails and comments from readers here at My Kitchen Addiction. When I started writing about the food I was making in my kitchen over 2 1/2 years ago, I never imagined that so many people would actually read what I have to say. It’s such a blessing! I get quite a few…
Since this month’s Kitchen Bootcamp theme is pasta and dumplings, I thought I’d try a new recipe for homemade pasta. I’ve made my share of pasta in the past (and usually it winds up getting used for ravioli), and I’ve always used the same recipe. After reading the simple recipe in The Professional Chef, though,…
Kitchen Bootcamp is back by popular demand… Are you excited? I know I am! After taking a much needed (for me, at least!) break over the summer, it’s time to crack open The Professional Chef and get back in the kitchen. For me, this past summer was considerably crazier than most. Fortunately, along with the…
I mentioned yesterday how much I love to make pesto during the summer. It’s just so easy and flavorful. And, I think I failed to mention yesterday, that it doesn’t require turning on the oven… Or even the stove! Since pesto itself does not make a meal, a few weeks ago I decided to use…
Black plates on a wedding registry… Who does that?! Well, you’re reading her blog… And, you’ve probably seen said plates in many photos over the past few years! Yes, my wedding registry included black dishes… Plates, bowls, a creamer set, and even a few platters. I definitely got a few raised eyebrows and lots of questions as the…
