When I was younger, I was convinced that I did not like sweet potatoes. I am not sure what I didn't like about them...in fact, I am not sure that I ever even tried them. Perhaps it was the … [Continue reading...]
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Ichiban Hixson Pike-August 19, 2012
Seriously, people. This is getting ridiculous. I am getting so desperate for material that I sat on this post for almost an entire week. I can't wait until I get back into the "groove" of my job so … [Continue reading...]
The Care and Feeding of Preschool Classrooms (and Teachers!)
I haven't been spending very much time here lately. My energy has been spent somewhere else...and it isn't my kitchen. I've been teaching way longer than I've been writing about food....really, … [Continue reading...]
Farmers Market Recipe: Corn, Black Bean, and Poblano Sauté
I feel like such a slacker. I spent the summer pushing myself to do a new post every day, and now that I've gone back to work full-time I've had to let my site slide just a little. I've kept up my … [Continue reading...]
Meeting Place-August 18, 2012
So.....Friday was my birthday. I am officially in the realm of "mid-thirties". Ouch. Philip didn't get home till 7:30, though, so we ended up going to Zaxby's for dinner. It happens (sadly). I … [Continue reading...]
Friday List: Exotic Foods That Aren’t
Back in June I posted a recipe for blackberry clafoutis, along with a story about how Philip and I once ordered clafoutis at a fancy restaurant and got our pronunciation corrected (it's pronounced … [Continue reading...]
Dixie BBQ-August 14, 2012
It's a rare restaurant post in the middle of the week! This was actually supposed to be a post about spaghetti squash with sage and brown butter, but you guys will have to wait a few days for that … [Continue reading...]
Farmers Market Recipe: Fig & Bacon Pizza
I posted the following photo on Instagram a few nights ago.... I wouldn't call it warmly received. It got a couple of likes and a comment that was something along the lines of, "I'm not so sure … [Continue reading...]
Nitty-Gritty Café-August 11, 2012 *****CLOSED*****
3/31/13 Nitty Gritty Café has closed. Philip and I drive by this place every single Sunday as we go to and from my parents' house....but since they're closed on Sunday, we've never had occasion to … [Continue reading...]
Friday List: 10 Frightening Fast Food Menu Items
I don't eat fast food very often, and when I do I'm pretty picky. I do eat at some of the following restaurants, but sometimes their menu items make me question why I continue to do so. Here are … [Continue reading...]
