Something life-changing happened today. I was sweeping up around the stove when I noticed a tiny square of papery onion skin that was stubbornly clinging to the linoleum. (Oh, I hope you’re ready for a story. Sorry, jumped right in there.) And I mean, it was on there, guys. No amount of mashing the broom bristles into that little bugger was gonna budge it. So I got down on my knees, picked at the edge until it lifted, and then — in a move that was only too satisfying — peeled it cleanly from the floor. (Where is that skill … Read More
“The Paleo Foodie” cookbook GIVEAWAY (and Spicy Parsnip Hummus)
{This contest is now closed. Thanks so much for your entries — and congrats to our winner, Heidi K! } Food blogging is kind of an interesting gig. And to be honest, I’ve struggled with the term “food blogger” a lot. For one, it seems we’re a dime a dozen. Even good food bloggers (I’ll use that descriptor loosely and without assumption that I do/not fit into the category) are available in abundance. There are just a lot of folks out there — a plethora, even (love that word) — who do a fine job of experiencing the world through their … Read More
Grilled Brussel Sprouts with Jalapeno-Honey Aioli
Can I let you guys in on a little secret? Maybe you already know. I’m guessing you do. It kind of has to do with you. All of you. Y’all of you. YOU LOVE BRUSSEL SPROUTS. You do. Or at least you like to read about ’em. It’s true. Proven even. By the important people. (You know, Google and WordPress and Pinterest number-crunching people.) Ain’t no shame, I love them, too. And they’re kind of hot right now, so we should be feeling really good about ourselves for being so on-trend. As in, if neon is the new black, brussies … Read More