How to Roast Garlic
If you’re a garlic lover, you’ll love this. If you’re not a fan, you may just be converted by this technique, which turns a head of garlic into a buttery smooth, rich, yet mellow condiment that you can spread as-is … Read More
We Bought a HOUSE
We Bought uh HOUSE. It’s official, our next big adventure is here. Earlier this month we bought a (Mrs. Smith:) “super cute!”, (Mr. Smith:) “wicked badass” Cape style house outside of the city. When we last moved, we were so … Read More
Fettuccine with Walnut Sauce
I got the basis for this recipe from the How to Cook Everything Vegetarian (no affiliate) book by Mark Bittman. It piqued my interest because I get bored of eating pasta with the standard red sauce, and the white sauces … Read More
Brown Sugar Grapefruit Brulee
I feel like grapefruit is a polarizing fruit – some people love it, some people hate it. Mr. Smith LOVES fresh grapefruit juice, yet it’s too acidic for me. So, I don’t usually buy it, and usually opt for oranges … Read More
Winter Comfort Food Round-up
With the approximately 82 feet of snow we have here in Boston and the -22* windchill, you could say we’re in the depths of winter. And given that most people probably just want to stay in and snuggle with their … Read More
Paczki (Polish jam-filled doughnuts)!
Paczki (say: “p’own-ch-key”) are my childhood staple. My Mom only ever made them one time a year, right before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. Fat Tuesday (aka Mardi Gras as it’s known in NOLA) was the last day … Read More
Champagne Cranberry Cupcakes
After making those pretty little sparkling cranberries, I really wanted to use them in some additional recipes, so I got to brainstorming. The sparkling name led me to champagne, and champagne led me to cake (by way of my friend … Read More
Sugared, Sparkling Cranberries
I saw these pretty little cranberries popping up on Pinterest around the holidays, but didn’t get a chance to try them out until now. But that’s ok, since these bright red rubies are perfect for Valentine’s Day! They break up … Read More
FTF’s Links to Check Out
Yes, that is a giant-sized Nutella bottle. Photo taken in Paris, France – home to street-side crepes made to order, anytime of day (aka heaven). Nothing beats Nutella! Getting paid to stay in bed isn’t all it’s cracked up … Read More
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Because my husband is the best, he came grocery shopping with me the other day (even though it’s not one of his top five favorite activities), and this is how I ended up buying a pork shoulder, something I’ve never … Read More
