Cooking Blog

  • Blue Cornmeal

    One day while shopping at Natural Grocer's, I discovered organic blue cornmeal at a decent price. I grabbed the bag planning on making corn tortillas, but unexpectedly found some great recipes for …

  • Mayonnaise Substitues

    Mayonnaise is a great binder and flavor enhancer for salads, sauces and sandwiches. However, it is nice to have a substitute for mayonnaise at times. It can be high in cholesterol and …

  • Kitchen Cleaning

    One undesirable side effect of cooking often is the need to clean. I prefer to use all natural and animal safe cleaning products throughout the household. For cleaning in the kitchen, I …

  • Mini Apple Pies Video Recipe

    Mini Apple Pies This video recipe is a variation on the Mini Quiches and Cherry Tarts from the previous post. The caramel sauce in this version was slightly chewier than desired, but …

  • Half a Pie Crust as Mini Quiches and Strawberry Tarts

    Tarts and Quiche Today's cafe style lunch came together very quickly, and was one of the most delicious and satisfying lunches I've had in weeks. I initially planned to use the half …

  • High Butter or Oil (Fat) Content Recipes

    Sometimes it is desirable to add a high amount of fat to your diet. Here are a few recipes that have high amounts of either vegetable oil or butter. Cream Cheese Pound …

  • Baking with Honey

    Honey is a somewhat magical natural substance, produced by the ever more scarce honey bee. Honey can often be substituted for sugar in baking, presenting a healthier alternative to satisfy those post …

  • Caramel Sauce vs Caramel Syrup

    Caramel syrup is thin and runny (like maple syrup), translucent and contains little to no cream. Caramel sauce is usually thick and gooey, opaque and contains cream and butter. I took a …

  • Experimenting with Barbecue Sauces

    Barbecue sauces tend to vary by region in the United States, though most Americans are likely familiar with the Kentucky style barbecue sauce. Most barbecue sauces contain some vinegar and some form …

  • Cooking with a Cast Iron Skillet

    About a year or more ago, I began researching how to cook with a cast iron skillet. The charm of cast iron was presented while I was shopping for a solid but …