Well, we made it. No one was harmed or suffered too much during the challenge. All tolled, we ended up using over 20 things from the freezer, avoided buying any groceries all week and only went out to eat the two times I mentioned in my mid-week check-in post. So, what’d we make? Was it…
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Scott Elder is a self-taught home cook with a passion for cooking real food, celebrating outstanding local Ohio ingredients & constantly broadening his culinary horizons. He's a new daddy and an HR professional turned pediatric ICU nurse who revels in connecting with others. On his blog he shares his gastronomic exploits, travels and other life adventures.
Spring Cleaning Challenge: Mid Week Check-In
Okay, so Sunday I announced that I’d be embarking on a freezer spring cleaning. You can read the rules here. It’s now Wednesday. Here’s how things stand: As far as not eating out, I had two pre-scheduled business meetings–last night (Tuesday) for dinner and another today (Wednesday) for lunch so I’m giving myself an out…
Spring Cleaning Challenge
Loving to cook and not wanting to waste means our freezer fills up pretty regularly. I also like to make large batches of things like soup to enjoy on days when I don’t feel like/have time for cooking. The bad part is I also get bored eating the same things often and I want to…
Shaken, Not Stirred
I freely admit that I’m highly susceptible to the power of suggestion. I recently read a recipe in Bon Appetit for a shaken egg white cocktail. Fast forward a few days to when I was in the mood for a nightcap. I decided to give it a try. Here’s what I did:
Spinach-Artichoke Ricotta Pie
We had a frozen pie crust left over from Christmas brunch, several eggs that needed using, as well as a bunch of ricotta that I overbought the last time we made lasagna. If you follow this blog, you probably know how much I don’t like to waste things. So, I decided to make use of all…
Waste Not, Want Not
It’s no secret that I cook quite a bit. I’m also pretty keen on not wasting things–probably comes from growing up in a not-so-wealthy home & learning to do most things from scratch. Specifically in the kitchen, I like to save where I can. Here are some things I do to keep waste to a…
Back to Basics: The Stock Market
No, I’m not talking about the one with dizzying amounts of abbreviations, scrolling numbers, people in suits shouting or ringing bells. I’m talking about that gorgeous, vitamin-rich, delicious liquid that serves more purposes in the kitchen than potentially anything other than salt. I’m most certainly not the first person in the world to post about…
Bacon & Spinach Quiche
Christmas morning, we shared a special brunch so for the occasion I put away most of my typical healthy substitutions and went at this full force. I even bought a pie shell rather than making my own. This day was all about spending time with loved ones rather than fussing a lot in the kitchen….
Layered Brioche Pecan French Toast
Last weekend, my husband and I had a relaxed lunch at The Tavern, a new-ish restaurant in an up and coming area of Columbus called Olde Towne East. After lunch(which could be the subject of an entire blog post) we popped next door to The Angry Baker for a sweet bite. While there, I decided…
Garden Pea Dip
It’s the season of green and red. It’s also the season of parties, potlucks and family gatherings. My most recent post was red so today I’ll bring you something green. This is a great recipe for the above mentioned occasions–one that won’t leave you feeling guilty, weighed down or bored with the same old things….
Sliders–of the Beet Variety
Cold weather brings with it lots of comfy opportunities; like cozying up with a loved one under a blanket, lighting the fireplace, warming oneself from the inside w/ a glass of red wine or cocoa, and having friends over for warm apple cider & seasonal treats. Recently, we combined several of these things and hosted…
Roasted Rosemary Bar Nuts
Going to holiday parties? Need to bring something, but not sure who eats what and who likes what? Thanks to Nigella Lawson I’ve got your go-to right here. We’ve never met disappointment when we’ve used this recipe. We’ve tried others and hers is a stellar winner every single time. Nearly every flavor is represented–savory rosemary,…
Live, Love & Sustain 