Kebabs!

Quoted: During my one month of eating from scratch, I had mastered the simplest of kebabs — that is, skewering and grilling whole chunks of meat and/or veggies on a stick. But now that I have more time on my hands (since I’m not busy churning butter and curdling cheese), we decided to take on a more complex kebab by (*gasp*) grinding our own meat.

Holy god ... scary!

Quoted: Bisphenol A, or BPA, is linked to things like cancer, obesity, attention deficit disorder and genital abnormalities, and it’s been found in our food.

Whoa, I can't believe these Indian tiffin carriers are so trendy now! I got mine for way cheaper at an Indian store in NJ. This would've been a great business idea ... d'oh!

Quoted: Latch tiffins are circular and available in multiple sizes, these latch-style tiffins will transport your food or items easily and beautifully.

My latest cooking from scratch endeavor!

Quoted: Making pasta from scratch is a little like being a mad scientist — there’s a lot of room for experimentation, you get to play with cool equipment, and you’re guaranteed to make a mess (which, of course, is half the fun).

Must make stew...

Quoted: This is a marvelous autumn potluck dinner. Everyone will be very impressed with this thick beef stew made and served in a pumpkin shell! Use a 10 to 12 pound pumpkin; be sure not to overbake!

Making some pasta puttanesca tonight (with pasta from scratch!) Can't wait...

Quoted: Food Network invites you to try this Pasta Puttanesca recipe from Rachael Ray.

Ate here in Chicago ... the food and service were both amazing!

Quoted: A contemporary American casual upscale restaurant with global influences, Eve strives to use the finest ingredients from local and organic sources.

My latest blog post...

Quoted: I know — you’re never supposed to say never, and there’s a chance I’ll eat my words. But this cooking from scratch experiment taught me about certain foods that I’ll probably always buy readymade, and other foods that I’ll *probably* never buy again. Strong words, eh?

Oh, so sad!

Quoted: Since 1958, Ben's Chili Bowl has served chili smokes, burgers and shakes to Washingtonians and famous black figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Bill Cosby and the President Obama.