Tag Archives: Cooking

In Bed With a Very Talented Woman

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Erica

  My sweetheart and I are planning a road trip to Marseille  France. I know nothing about Marseille. For now I will rely on one of my favorite lady cooks, Julia Child, to show me the ropes of this mystery city … Continue reading →

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35 Before 35: Brine My Own Olives

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Erica

Number 24 on my 35 Before 35 list is in the books as a WIN! The process of brining my own olives was actually pretty simple: pick and wash the fruit, cut an X into the end of each, soak … Continue reading →

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35 Before 35: Learn to Fillet a Fish

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Erica

Last month I spent a few days at the Ballymaloe Cooking School learning how to cook fresh seafood. It was messy, a bit gross, and very cool. I learned how to deal with flat and round fish, and what pin … Continue reading →

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35 Before 35 List

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Erica

As much as I hate to admit it, I am getting older.  Soon I will be in my mid-30’s (gasp!) and I am going to need some awesome memories to keep me grounded when I am going through my I’m-So-Old … Continue reading →

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Interesting Italian Food: Asparagus Risotto

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Erica

Yesterday was one of those days I got to the office before the sun came up, and left as the sun was setting.  After banging away at my keyboard all day I needed something to get me excited about dinner, … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Gluten Free Cooking: Meat Pies

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Erica

Over the past few months I have phased out most gluten from my diet.  I can’t even tell you how much better I feel now that I am mostly gluten free.  For years I suffered from intense stomach pains and … Continue reading →

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The Power of Betty

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Erica

I have a secret.  I love cookbooks.  I mean I really really love cookbooks.  When I am traveling I like to pick up a cookbook from whatever city/country I am visiting.  I have probably 30 cookbooks covering Tex-mex to Amish … Continue reading →

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