Let’s talk about comfort food. Most of us think of macaroni and cheese, chicken noodle soup, fried chicken or mashed potatoes. Although really comfort food relates directly to our roots, our upbringing and our family’s culture. When do we need comfort food? After a rough day at work, following a break-up or a big fight […]
Category: Sides
Grilled Antipasto Crostini & AM
I saw a quote this week that said “The biggest human temptation is to settle for too little.” (anon) Let that marinate for a minute. Maybe while you are marinating your meat for the grill this weekend. Two birds, one stone, same action. Are you giving in to this temptation? Honestly, before my move and […]
Spicy Baked Beans, Cornbread Muffins & Second Helping
Memorial day is right around the corner! The weather isnt exactly helping it to feel as such but its only two weeks away. One Memorial day that sticks in my head is on a military base in Japan where 98 degrees was the headliners. Fortunately for both of us, I did not choose them for […]
Baked Purple Sweet Potato Fries with a Lime Sriracha Yogurt Dip & Court And Spark
I love french fries and potato chips. Really, really enjoy them. I blame my Dad for starting me at a young age. He always used to have a handful or two after dinner nightly when I was growing up. It was probably one of my first foods. I rarely keep potato chips in my house because, […]