Victoria

Victoria has been cooking and writing recipes since she was a a young girl. Originally from Nebraska, her appreciation for culinary technique took off when she moved to Lyon, France. Victoria is published in Hearst Newspapers, Greenwich Free Press, New Canaanite, and more.

Plums On My Windowsill

September 19, 2014

I love plums and am thinking of making a plum crisp or some other type of plum dessert. Meanwhile they sit on my windowsill just looking pretty.  

Breakfast

September 19, 2014

Food is the fuel for your day's activities, so it makes no sense at all to eat your biggest meal at night when it's all behind you. – Laurel's Kitchen

Do Something!

September 18, 2014

Do something. Either lead, follow, or get out of the way. -Ted Turner

If You Are What You Eat

September 17, 2014

If you are what you eat and you don't know what you're eating, do you know who you are? -Claude Fischler

Alice Waters

September 16, 2014

Just because you're a revolutionary doesn't mean your idea of a good meal should be Chef Boyardee ravioli reheated in a dog dish. -Alice Waters (Circa Late 1960s)

Steel-Cut Oats

September 16, 2014

Steel-cut oats are commonly referred to as Irish or Scottish oats. Oats in this form are highly nutritious, no matter whether you buy the fancy can with the royal seal or just pick up a plain bag of steel-cut oats at the market or health food store. They take a bit longer to cook than rolled oats, but the quality is worth the wait. They cook up into a porridge with an irresistible flavor and a chewy texture.  The cooking time can be cut in half by soaking the oats overnight in water to cover. Before cooking, drain the oats, and proceed with the recipe. 

Cupcakes

September 15, 2014

Once you lick the icing off a cupcake, it becomes a muffin. Muffins are healthy. You’re welcome!

Small Japanese Bowl

September 14, 2014

I just picked up this adorable small Japanese Bowl. I love it!

Did You Know?

September 14, 2014

36 Apples = 1 Gallon Of Cider

Not Sure How Many Apples You Need?

September 12, 2014

Not sure how many apples you need to make an apple pie? One pound of apples is roughly 4 small, 3 medium, or 2 large apples. When you're making a 10 inch apple pie and the recipe calls for 2 1/2 pounds, then you will need 9 small, 7 medium, or 5 large apples. 

Latest Recipes

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