From Farmer Joan's Garden: Kaki (persimmon)

Happy birthday veggies

A typical mac'n'cheese lunch with veggies can be a surprise source of culinary inspiration for a toddler.




Maybe my son will be a chef one day. He put a pea on a square cut carrot and gave it to me and said, "Happy Birthday Momma!" Awesome

Mochiko Chicken - Yum-e!

FINALLY made this after a friend of mine had to make my other friend's recipe! *sigh* Why did I wait so long? It's sooo Yum-e!

Click here for the recipe from JustJennRecipes.com

My First Truffle

Aren't they beautiful? These are Burgundy Black Truffles...or so says the truffle dealer I bought them from. What shall I make with them?What should I make with them?

Thanksgiving leftovers: Ham and Onion Frittata

What to do with leftover Ham from Thanksgiving? Make a Ham and Onion Fritatta!

Sous Vide at home

Attempting Sous Vide technique at home to slowly heat up left over rib roast. Using a glass to weigh meat down and a hot water trickle. Measured temp of water: our water temp only came up just past 100 degrees. You might want your water hotter to do this.

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Turkey Cake Pop Craft

Turned cake pops into a craft at Thanksgiving. Gave the kids the run of the candy bin and let them decorate their own turkeys! Turned out to be a great idea and a great way to involve the kids at Thanksgiving.

More from this set on flickr!