Did I mention I’ve been hoarding pumpkin like it’s the apocalypse? Or maybe Armageddon? If it is Armageddon, I really hope Chris knows to do the whole animal-cookies-on-the-tummy act before we become fiery stardust. I’d be so smitten. Anyway, I’ve been hoarding pumpkin. Like, I maybe made a small scale model of Hearst Castle out of pumpkin cans in my living room. I might be sitting in said castle right this minute, wondering exactly what I can use to duplicate the gold leaf in the swimming pool. The swimming pool may or may not be a Pyrex baking dish. The Hearsts … Read More
Pumpkin Polenta w/ Browned Butter & Sage (guest posting at SLHO)
Sup purties! Is everyone super jazzed for Humpday? If not, I’m putting the pump in pumpkin with a little guest post over at So…Let’s Hang Out (SLHO) today, and it promises to be a smashing good time. (Pretty sure there was potential for a 90’s rock reference in there somewhere, but whatevs. I know you know I was thinking it, and that’s all that matters, yeah?) So. Do you guys know Gina, yet? If not, I urrrrrge you to check her out — and try not to judge her too harshly for letting my kooky arse crash her pretty little … Read More
Pantry-Friendly Zucchini Fritters with Greek Yogurt “Ranch”
Pantry-Friendly Zucchini Fritters with Greek Yogurt “Ranch” — these easy-to-make fritters are made with only a few ingredients and fry up tender and fluffy with a crisp exterior. The homemade greek yogurt ranch dressing is a versatile dipping sauce, too. Oh, friends. How the world has changed since we last chatted. Nearly every facet of this global pandemic has been delved into across social media and many a blog post, so I won’t spend much time on it here other than to say we’re attempting to make the very most of this unprecedented opportunity to spend so much time together … Read More
Chili Butter Braised Crispy Pan Roasted Potatoes (GF)
Chili Butter Braised Pan Crispy Roasted Potatoes — Tiny potatoes cooked with herbs, chili spices and a full stick of butter make for a surprisingly easy but impressively indulgent holiday side dish. This post has been sponsored by Plugrá® Butter. All thoughts and opinions are my own. We find Plugrá Butter at our local Safeway store, where Lana and I make a thrilling game of grocery shopping wherein I show her a picture of the specific product we’re seeking on the Safeway Mobile App and she hunts it down with the unmatched speed of a professional preschooler. (You’re mocking me, … Read More
Browned Butter Grits Bowls with Sweet Potato Hash, Blistered Tomatoes + Fried Eggs
Browned Butter Grits with Sweet Potato Hash, Blistered Tomatoes + Fried Eggs — a super satisfying vegetarian grits bowl featuring the best of simple ingredients. This post has been sponsored by Vital Farms. All thoughts and opinions are my own. We buy Vital Farms Pasture-Raised Eggs and Vital Farms Pasture-Raised Sea-Salted Butter at our local Safeway store. Use the Safeway mobile app to save on your next purchase of Vital Farms Eggs and Butter. It’s no secret that we’re fans of eggs and butter in this house, but it wasn’t until we had Lana that we really began to take a … Read More