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Simple Saturday: Quick Applesauce

Recently I purchased some of my usual Arkansas Black apples and was saddened to find that they were mealy and not so tasty. I was especially bummed since they didn’t come with a cheap price tag. And I guess I should have known that their season has come and gone. So, determined not to waste […]

Chai Tea Cookies

January is going to be a great month. Reason 1: It’s my birthday month! This means parties, friends and celebrating 26. Reason 2: Sherlock Holmes and Downton Abbey come back. Oh the wonderful British drama. Reason 3: Eating these Chai Tea Cookies. Ok, so you can really make these cookies any month, but they’re so […]

Random Acts of Foodness: Clothing Edition

Today’s good news about food is a little different. Although it’s not directly linked to food and eating, we’re talking about one of our other basic needs in life, clothing, and how to buy clothing with a conscience and support great causes all at the same time. I might have already mentioned a few of […]

Simple Saturday: Skillet Nachos

Well, I’ve still got the cast iron skillet on the brain even after yesterday’s post. And I hope you’re already dusting yours off and getting ready to make something delicious in it. Today’s idea is a fabulous one and involves chips, cheese, loads of toppings and your cast iron skillet!

Cast Iron Vegetable Pot Pie

Recently I made a very important cooking purchase: a cast iron skillet. I know that cast irons are great for Southern cooking and a good heavy-bottomed dish for eggs, bacon, potatoes, camping foods and oven pancakes. Although I don’t go camping much, I love my breakfast food, so I knew even if I just used […]