This is what Stella Girl looks like at night. She gets nice and cuddly in the blankets with her soft fur and tired eyes. I swear, she gets bags under her eyes when she is up too late. What a sweet girl. Sometimes, she snuggles her wet nose so close to me that my clothes are damp when she finally sneaks away. I love this baby. Here is Stella’s atler-ego, Spooky Stella, the doggie demon who will steal your bacon … Continue reading
The challah of my dreams has many specific qualities. Sweet, eggy, a golden crust, and light insides that are peel-apart flaky. As it turns out, these qualities are not easy to attain. But on my sixth attempt in almost exactly a year, the perfect challah has been recreated! The second challah I ever made is pictured above with Stella. It wasn’t sweet enough or eggy enough, but Stella didn’t mind. I came home one night to find her exactly like … Continue reading
Spicy beef, I need more of you in my life. Chipotle peppers really pack a punch, but their fire is tempered by the cheesy polenta. It’s a nice pairing. And this meal could hardly be easier to prepare. Throw a bunch of ingredients in a pot, and let them simmer for hours until the beef starts to fall apart and the flavors meld beautifully. Not a fan of polenta? Spoon this beef between two pieces of bread for a medium-brow … Continue reading