What's Thanksgiving without both pumpkin and pecan pie? Right. The turkey-loving winemakers in my life have inspired me (a-hem, um, bribed me) to come up with a gluten-free pecan pie that contained no corn syrup. So I used maple syrup. Actually, I was surprised that pecan pie wasn't traditionally made with maple syrup.
As a student, I learned how to make the cheapest coffee taste fabulous. Actually, I think I inherited this ability from my father. And since I discovered the jaw-dropping cost of tuition these days, I decided it was time to let the cat out of the [coffee bean] bag.
I thoroughly enjoy watching young, healthy men cook. So when I saw Tim Shieff on Jamie Oliver's Food Tube channel making sweet potato wedges, I couldn't wait to try them. I prefer mine with ground cumin. One trick that even Jamie Oliver might like: use an apple cutter to slice the sweet potato wedges faster and make them more uniform in size.
Recently, I overheard an ice cream truck and immediately remembered spending $3 on a frozen treat for my daughter last summer. Sure it kept her happy, but the artificial colours and excess sugar in it compelled me to make healthier ones. The biggest obstacle to overcome was, of course, that dreaded wait time for them to freeze.
One of my all-time favorite Thai desserts is sticky rice with mango. I always wondered how to make it and was surprised how labor-intensive the authentic version is to create. I don't own a bamboo steamer - but I do have a kick ass rice cooker.
In my teens, I suffered some bad headaches, especially around my forehead and temples. So, I'd take a pain reliever (usually aspirin) and within half an hour I felt okay. They seemed to be related to stress, hormonal changes, and not enough sleep.
By 1 Credit: KB35 on flickr / Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic Whether you are heading off to college for the first time or moving to a new neighborhood, there are a few key things that will help you feel safer in your new surroundings.
A common problem when moving into a condo is the lack of window sills and floor space. If you own a cat or two, you need to be aware that it's healthy and necessary for their sense of well-being to climb. I've researched the top quality brand on the market for both a cat tower and safe climbing shelves.
Credit: Amazon.com While browsing the selection of Valentine's Day gourmet gift baskets on Amazon, I found this one with strawberries and two dipping sauces in a little wooden crate for around $50. True, FTD guarantees their arrangements (which are gorgeous), I thought I could come up with my own version.