David and I spent the end of December skiing in Colorado (It was my first time!), which gave us a great excuse to eat a lot of delicious food…we needed fuel to face the mountain! I wasn’t expecting much when David ordered a seemingly simple tomato soup from an Italian restaurant, but the soup turned out to pack a flavorful punch. It was topped with a drizzle of lemon oil! I really enjoy using flavored oils, but I never would … Continue reading
If you don’t routinely make chicken stock, you should think about picking up the habit. Chicken stock is an essential component of so many recipes, but so many packaged chicken stocks have a strange flavor that shows up in any recipe they go into. When you make your own chicken stock, you can control the ingredients that go into it and impact its final, ideally neutral, flavor. Making chicken stock is also a great way to minimize waste. Every time … Continue reading
The global supper club continues! Our group stopped in Italy last week, all the way at Lauren’s house. She spent the last year in Bologna, so she nabbed Italy from the start. And what did she make? Fresh pasta with bolognese sauce, of course! It was so delicious. I found the perfect group of friends- they can each make magic in the kitchen. I was fresh off a pizza-making high, so I brought a neapolitan-style margarita. Here are some of … Continue reading