Category Archives: Home cookin
Football Shaped Oreo Truffles
Oreo truffles are exactly what you think they are, yumlicious. They are also not the most visually appealing food when you’re making them, but man are they are so freaking good. Like cake pops they’re very versatile, you can shape
Football Shaped Oreo Truffles
Oreo truffles are exactly what you think they are, yumlicious. They are also not the most visually appealing food when you’re making them, but man are they are so freaking good. Like cake pops they’re very versatile, you can shape
Banh Mi in a Pinch
Last year I taught a few cooking classes. One of the classes I taught was a “Banh mi in a Pinch” Vietnamese sandwich class. My menu consisted of banh mi xa xiu (meatballs), 5 spice chicken, and the original thit
Banh Mi in a Pinch
Last year I taught a few cooking classes. One of the classes I taught was a “Banh mi in a Pinch” Vietnamese sandwich class. My menu consisted of banh mi xa xiu (meatballs), 5 spice chicken, and the original thit
Bacon Pancaaaaaake
So the husband thought it would be funny to play the 10 hour loop of a this crazy jingle at work, lock his computer, and leave his desk. What a bastard right? I have never watched Adventure Time but I
Bacon Pancaaaaaake
So the husband thought it would be funny to play the 10 hour loop of a this crazy jingle at work, lock his computer, and leave his desk. What a bastard right? I have never watched Adventure Time but I
Vietnamese Week at saVUry&sweet
What has saVUryandsweet been up to? A lot. Vietnamese week (in preparation for teaching a Vietnamese cooking class at Cook!), renovating the kitchen, Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor, and much more. This is my kitchen. Excuse the fluff
Vietnamese Week at saVUry&sweet
What has saVUryandsweet been up to? A lot. Vietnamese week (in preparation for teaching a Vietnamese cooking class at Cook!), renovating the kitchen, Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor, and much more. This is my kitchen. Excuse the fluff
Croque Monsieur – My way
I’ve been trying to get to France for over the last decade. If I play my cards right, I’ll finally make it there next spring/summer. In high school I took French, and fell in love with the language. One of
Croque Monsieur – My way
I’ve been trying to get to France for over the last decade. If I play my cards right, I’ll finally make it there next spring/summer. In high school I took French, and fell in love with the language. One of
QUICKIE POST – Carolina-inspired Pulled Pork
Dinner tonight was so good I need to post NOW. Before Carolina Brothers, I was a tomato-based bbq fanatic. CB opened my eyes. This morning I plunked a pork shoulder in the crock pot. Came home to a pork-perfumed house,
QUICKIE POST – Carolina-inspired Pulled Pork
Dinner tonight was so good I need to post NOW. Before Carolina Brothers, I was a tomato-based bbq fanatic. CB opened my eyes. This morning I plunked a pork shoulder in the crock pot. Came home to a pork-perfumed house,
Rome – Pasta with bacon, mushrooms, and tomato sauce
If you guessed Italy, Rome, or the Colosseum for yesterday’s Wordless Wednesday you’re right! I grabbed a panini and munched while admiring the Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum. Last October my husband and I spent 7 days in Italy,
Rome – Pasta with bacon, mushrooms, and tomato sauce
If you guessed Italy, Rome, or the Colosseum for yesterday’s Wordless Wednesday you’re right! I grabbed a panini and munched while admiring the Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum. Last October my husband and I spent 7 days in Italy,
Sushi FAIL
I’ve always learned things the hard way, whether by choice or bad luck, it’s the way it is. I suck at frying stuff, from tofu (scramble) to rock hard egg rolls to overcooked tempura, no bueno. I’ve mentioned my bastardized
Sushi FAIL
I’ve always learned things the hard way, whether by choice or bad luck, it’s the way it is. I suck at frying stuff, from tofu (scramble) to rock hard egg rolls to overcooked tempura, no bueno. I’ve mentioned my bastardized
Bánh Ngon Nhất Vietnam – Tastiest Bread of Vietnam
I went for 8 years of my life before ever discovering bánh tiêu (pronounced bon tew), my husband went for 23 years before discovering Vietnamese food, this just boggles me. If you’re reading this and have never heard of it
Bánh Ngon Nhất Vietnam – Tastiest Bread of Vietnam
I went for 8 years of my life before ever discovering bánh tiêu (pronounced bon tew), my husband went for 23 years before discovering Vietnamese food, this just boggles me. If you’re reading this and have never heard of it
Strawberry Frozen Goodness
I love living in Ashburn because in an hour, I’m in DC or in the country. I also love the four seasons, the freshness of spring, warmth of summer, colors of fall, and snow in the winter. But during this
Strawberry Frozen Goodness
I love living in Ashburn because in an hour, I’m in DC or in the country. I also love the four seasons, the freshness of spring, warmth of summer, colors of fall, and snow in the winter. But during this
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