Tortas are a Mexican street meat sandwich and they are more delicious than than the sum of their parts, which are pretty damn tasty all on their own. I have been in search of the kind of tortas and lonches … Continue reading The Mexican Torta Experience – Full Recipe
I have a boyfriend that is wild about tacos. This boyfriend had a birthday and as we all know baking = love, so obvi this means one thing: Taco Cake! I am a regular victim of my own grandiose plans … Continue reading Taco Cake
Long story short, I needed a gift bong. I was at a friend’s house and I indelicately moved his large glass smoking device and cracked the glass stem beyond use or repair. He would not accept money or a replacement … Continue reading Crispy Rice Treat Apology Bong
I was in need of a tasty dip with ingredients on hand for the traditional gathering of Beardsgivingmas and I’m pretty sure I conjured the devil in dip form. Cooking is very witchy. It could happen. This dip is salty, … Continue reading Beardsgivingmas Bacon Ranch Jalapeno Dip
The Lazy Gardener has to be one of my favorite simple cocktails. It is a copycat recipe from the potently flavorful Korean fusion restaurant Revel in Fremont, Seattle and uses Rachael’s Ginger Beer – another Seattle gem. Revel’s food is … Continue reading Lazy Gardener Copycat Cocktail Recipe
Growing up in Oklahoma, I was always told to eat black eyed peas on New Years Day so I would have luck all year long. I never really liked black eyed peas. I never really liked plain beans of any kind, and that was the only way my family cooked beans. Bleck. Even though they were ick, I would always choke down at least a spoonful to make my dad happy, and besides, maybe, just maybe it actually works. Who couldn’t use some extra luck? As I’m sliding in to adulthood (kicking and screaming), my family’s traditions are starting to … Continue reading Southern Holiday Traditions: New Year’s Black Eyed Peas and Cornbread Waffles Recipe
Kale! Who knew it was so yummy!? I had kale for the first time this New Year’s Day when I added a handful to my Good Luck Black Eyed Peas recipe. I assumed it would be similar to the greens I grew up with (Poke salad, Collard and Mustard Greens), but it is so much better. It is heartier and much less bitter, so I was definitely ready to go another round with Kale and use up my leftovers from the black eyed peas. Usually when I’m trying to get ideas of how to use new-to-me ingredients, I Google until my … Continue reading Leftovers Sorcery: Wilted Kale Recipe
I have been trying to revitalize some of my cooking styles and work some new classics in the mix. The men in my life have been ordering beef stews in restaurants quite a bit here recently and especially since the cold snap. I have a tomato based stew that I have been making since I was a kid (total family recipe) that I really enjoy, but I’ve never really eaten and certainly never cooked a non-tomato based stew when winter weather practically demands and nice thick stew, so I thought I would try to find a nice, classic stew recipe … Continue reading Learn from My Mistakes: Old Time Beef Stew
Holiday Season is here! I am so stinkin’ excited I can barely contain myself. This seems like the one time of year where crafters can throw it all on the table and not have to get too major of a side eye from non-crafters. You know the one. The look that ever so slightly says, “What is wrong with you? Why would you even THINK of making something like that? Can’t you just buy (fill in the blank)?” And we know the answer to that look: Of course not. It wouldn’t be as much FUN if we went out and … Continue reading Turkey Meatloaf Holiday “Cupcakes”
Making Shit With Kristin 