I went to see Avatar (in 3D) last night. I was truly amazed! Sure, the storyline is one that is slightly modified from previous movies, but in all truthfulness, there are only a finite number of plots, and all movies are just some adaptation of that limited number. I heard the number of different possible plots one time, but I don’t remember what it was (something in the 30′s I think).
I won’t give any spoilers about the movie, but I will just say that I enjoyed the …

Aren’t carrots great? Not only do they provide lots of nutrients and add great color, but they are also incredibly cheap! We have been finding them for about $. 69 / lb. So, if you are looking for a super cheap and easy side dish to top off your next meal, why not opt for the orange?
I made these Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Carrots for a Christmas potluck dinner recently. Unfortunately, you may see from the picture that I forgot to add the fresh parsley. Somehow, …

Wow, sorry it has been a bit since I last posted. To say that the last week has been crazy would be a bit of an understatement. Abby and I were both sick all week! Let me tell you, cooking and taking pictures of the food were two of the last things on my mind with how I felt last week. My hard drive crashed in my computer at work, which meant I lost everything, and was without a computer all last week. Since I …

For Thanksgiving this year, I was in charge of bringing the customary Brussels sprouts. Wow, there are lots of great recipes for ways to cook these delicious mini cabbages. I had a rough idea of what I wanted to do, but still bounced around through the cookbooks and online recipes until I found this recipe. This one made me change my mind, and I never looked back. I would say this is one of the best ways I have ever eaten Brussels sprouts. The combination …

Sometimes cooking just calls for silly experimentation, right? Brian (my sister’s boyfriend) came over one night and decided to go all Emeril on me. OK, so he didn’t say “BAM“, but he did decide to do some cooking and kick it up a notch.
So, what happens when the guys take over the kitchen, and a few beers spark their creativity?… Spicy Stuffing Patties happen, that’s what. Brian shares my taste for very spicy, saucy foods with tons of flavor. We also both seem to really …