Mom’s Lasagna

So sorry that I haven’t been able to post as frequently as I would like. School has been very hectic and time-consuming. But I’m back and have decided that I should share another family recipe that is a real crowd-pleaser. This is a recipe for lasagna that my mom has been making for years and…

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Kitchen Organization

So first and foremost, I must apologize for my recent absence from the blog over the past month. I was consumed by apartment hunting, packing, moving and unpacking, which was then followed by more packing for a trip back home to Portland for my cousin’s wedding and to visit family. So, now I’m finally back…

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Rice in a Flash

I think I only cooked rice once or twice in college and it was not an easy task; timing exactly when to remove the pot from heat or when to cover the pot was beyond me. So, I simply didn’t make rice until I got the Cuisinart’s 4-Cup Rice Cooker for my most recent birthday….

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Mom-Mom’s Cherry Cheesecake

In memory of my grandmother, Mom-Mom (pronounced Mum-Mum), who passed away earlier this week, I have decided to post one of her recipes. We could always count on her to make, when she would visit from Pennsylvania. This has been a family favorite for years and is perfect during the holidays or with a summer…

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Dishwasher Do’s & Don’t’s

The dishwasher is an incredible device. Sometimes I wonder how much collective time this machine has saved families across the globe. I have to admit that after living in an apartment without a dishwasher my Junior year of college, the following year I refused to live in a place where I had to wash cups…

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Asian Meatballs

For the most part, Americans have grown to know the meatball as an Italian dish, but meatballs are present in most cultures, infusing their own spices and flavors into these little savory spheres. A couple years ago my mom came across this recipe in The Oregonian’s FoodDay. These moist, tender meatballs boast a great deal…

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Fish Fry

When I started college in Wisconsin, I learned very quickly that Friday nights were for Fish Frys. The tradition of eating fish, rather than traditional meats, on Fridays has deep Catholic roots, and what better way to serve it up than fried? Although, I must admit, there isn’t much that Wisconsinites won’t fry (i.e. cheese…

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Marvelous Mangoes

With summer just around the corner and weather heating up, it is time to start enjoying all of the fresh fruit that the season has to offer. The mango is a fruit that I never really grew up eating frequently, but have come to enjoy in a variety of forms. This orange-colored fruit originated in…

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Swedish Meatballs

Anyone who has been to IKEA knows that the Swedes are known for their meatballs. Traditionally Swedish meatballs are made with ground beef and a creamy gravy accompanies them and ground nutmeg gives them their distinct flavor. My mom has always made this Scandinavian dish with ground turkey instead of beef, making for a tasty…

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Slice, Shred & More

It’s time again to feature another great kitchen appliance that is quintessential to every kitchen and makes food prep both easy and fun. This time I decided to highlight the first appliance that I purchased: Cuisinart’s Food Processor. I bought it for my 21st birthday and am pretty sure that I ate hash browns every…

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Nani’s Versatile Rolls

I just went to Mexico last weekend for a class trip. We drove the whole way, so needless to say, we had to meet very early in the morning. So, I decided I had to make Nani’s cinnamon rolls so the class wouldn’t have empty stomachs for the ride across the border. I decided that…

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Scrambled Eggs

What better way to spend a morning than eating a quick, easy and tasty meal. Scrambled eggs are probably the easiest egg dish to make, but in order to have the perfect scrambled eggs, there are three easy techniques that must be followed. The first of these techniques is synonymous with Paula Dean – butter….

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