I’m back to eating meat, ya’ll (post Lenten vegetarianism)! It’s kind of exciting. Last weekend, I reveled in being able to eat bacon and pork shoulder within a few days. And then, I realized that my upset stomach might have meant that I overdid it. Everything in moderation, but I have to admit that I’m […]
Thinking Fruitful
The Best Thing I Ate (or Drank) This Month
what: Dirty Beetz craft cocktail where: Fiction Kitchen in Raleigh why: This cocktail was as surprising as it was tasty. Beet simple syrup is mixed with vodka, orange and lime to make a healthy margarita of sorts. So light and refreshing!
Peanut Butter Sorghum Bars
Snacks…how do people avoid them? I know I’ve heard people say that they don’t like/care for/have time for/eat snacks. And I just don’t get it. Maybe I’ve just always been a snacker or maybe it’s all because of chips, but I really love snacking. It’s nice to have a mid-morning snack to power through until lunch, […]
Spinach Yogurt Dip
Party appetizers are always on my mind. Whenever I get invited to a shindig, the wheels immediately start turning with what new recipe I can try or old standard I can dust off to impress and enjoy. Do you do this, too? It’s usually going to be low on ingredients (or maybe even utilize ingredients […]
Mulligatawny (Indian Dal) Soup
I keep hoping, praying for one more snow day during these winter months. Snow is a special thing when you live in the South. It may make people go crazy and buy everything off of the shelves at the grocery store, but any sign of the little flakes gives everyone an excuse to stay in, wear […]