1 pound navy beans 3/4 cup molasses 1 medium onion, grated 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp dry mustard 1 6oz can of tomato paste 2 cups water Tomato paste was a last minute addition. I thought perhaps I added a bit too much molasses and wanted some contrast.This whole process began [...]
From the moment we met, I knew Scotty Skillet was destined for cornbread. Unfortunately, I did not have a functioning of it so I could not help make this dream a reality until now. I have never made cornbread from scratch, or in a skillet for that matter. I knew it would be love at [...]
Baking was my first love. From the moment I saw the Easy Bake Oven, there was no turning back. I wanted to bake decadent treats for those I loved, even if they came in powdered form with “just add water” scribbled across the package. With Betty Crocker and my mom by my side, I baked [...]
Yesterday I made Dark Chocolate Truffles, to honor my new little friend.Cocoa Dusted, Walnut Rolled and Peanut Rolled. Drool.She loves the kitchen, but her curiosity is dangerous. Hot stoves and toasters mean nothing to her and she’ll gladly walk all over them. Luckily truffles are easy to make so she wasn’t banned for too long. [...]
Pan-seared Coho Salmon with Blackberry Glaze. Arugula, Walnut and Blackberry Salad. Corn on the Cob. Cayuga Ridge Cuvee. Last week “The Nest” brought you Cold Peanut Noodle Salad. This week features one of the seasons best: Homegrown Blackberries. Picking 3-quarts of blackberries over the weekend caused me to get creative. So pour yourself a glass [...]
I made this video when I first moved into my apartment. This was a time before duct taping my fridge was a necessity. A time before kitchen utensils fell from the sky and broke my wine glasses. A time before my dysfunctional oven caused my cookies to burn. And a time before mouse encounters. I’m [...]
Welcome to The Nest. This is the true story of a foodie. Cooking for one. In a nest. I sound rather dramatic, don’t I? I decided to start a “chronicle” (if you will), of my culinary endeavors. An inside look at the joys of cooking for one in a dysfunctional kitchen. Tonight we shall make [...]
