Fried Rice Heaven

Fried rice was one of the first things I ever learned how to cook (stir fried vegetables was the first thing, so fried rice was a natural progression). That means it is super easy and anyone can do it. Fortunately, my rice has improved a lot since those days. Now I eat it because it’s delicious, not because it’s the only thing I can make! To make this rice, chop up whatever vegetables you want into bite sized pieces. Onions, … Continue reading

Best Iced Coffee

David loves drinking iced coffee, so we found a great way to make it at home. But pouring hot coffee over ice or putting it in the fridge to cool never tastes the same as the iced coffee from places like Starbucks. I’ve had this same experience when making iced tea; cold-brewing the tea leaves always tastes the best. I never thought to use the same technique with coffee until I read this post on Smitten Kitchen. We’ve been making a batch … Continue reading

Apple Chips: Easy, Crunchy, Healthy, and Surprisingly Filling!

I love snacks, especially crunchy ones. Because I snack so much, it was a hallelujah moment when I finally mastered the apple chip- a satisfying, healthy, one-ingredient treat. Not a single drop of oil ever touches these chips! I have also made pear chips before, and I’m sure you can apply this technique to other fruits and vegetables with similar textures (stay tuned for sweet potato chips coming later this week). There are two pieces of equipment that are essential … Continue reading