Probably the best thing he made was Garlic Chicken Alfredo Pizza. It was creamy and cheesy and yummy! We used the Whole Wheat pizza crust recipe that I have written about previously. We also substituted Half & Half instead of Light Cream.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Taylor's Pizza
Taylor was here last week between his clinical and going back to school. We (he) cooked several delicious meals during his time here.
Probably the best thing he made was Garlic Chicken Alfredo Pizza. It was creamy and cheesy and yummy! We used the Whole Wheat pizza crust recipe that I have written about previously. We also substituted Half & Half instead of Light Cream.
Thanks for all your cooking :)
Probably the best thing he made was Garlic Chicken Alfredo Pizza. It was creamy and cheesy and yummy! We used the Whole Wheat pizza crust recipe that I have written about previously. We also substituted Half & Half instead of Light Cream.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Winchester
I am attending a continuing education course in Winchester, VA this weekend.
The drive here from Fredericksburg was BEAUTIFUL as I passed bright green pastures, pretty mountain views, and sprawling vineyards. Winchester is a quaint, historical town with an amazing walking mall through the center of downtown. Upon recommendation from my co-worker, Stacey, I went to Brewbakers for the shrimp bisque. I was a bit skeptical at first mention but it was absolutely delicious! The menu says that the bisque is "The best we make, try it and you will be hooked forever". Definitely true!
I would love to come back for a romantic weekend getaway :)
The drive here from Fredericksburg was BEAUTIFUL as I passed bright green pastures, pretty mountain views, and sprawling vineyards. Winchester is a quaint, historical town with an amazing walking mall through the center of downtown. Upon recommendation from my co-worker, Stacey, I went to Brewbakers for the shrimp bisque. I was a bit skeptical at first mention but it was absolutely delicious! The menu says that the bisque is "The best we make, try it and you will be hooked forever". Definitely true!
I would love to come back for a romantic weekend getaway :)
DC weekend
It has been a busy June as I have been out of town 3 weekends in a row! It has been great but I am ready to have a quiet weekend at home!
Last weekend, Morgan, Matt, and I had a reunion in DC. We had a great time; of course, it is always wonderful to catch up and hang out with such good friends!
I went to the Museum of American History on Friday to see the exhibit on Julia Child. It was awesome! I really enjoyed it and am inspired to cook (again)! I also learned that Julia's middle name was Carolyn...small world. Here is a picture of Julia's kitchen:
We ate some delicious food while I was there, but I think my favorite place we visited was a wine bar called Cork. Morgan and I both had scrumptious sparking wine. We all shared a cheese plate and french fries. Morgan and I tried the Grilled Angus Flat Iron Steak with roasted baby potatoes, julienned snow peas, and anchovy vinaigrette and the Pan-Roast Organic Chicken Breast with black pepper velouté, spinach, and smashed potato. It was sooo good! We will definitely be returning there during our next visit!
Also, a get-together with the 3 of us MUST involve cupcakes....so, we went to Baked & Wired in Georgetown. They have amazing cupcakes in a wide variety of cake and frosting flavors. YUMMY! :)
Last weekend, Morgan, Matt, and I had a reunion in DC. We had a great time; of course, it is always wonderful to catch up and hang out with such good friends!
I went to the Museum of American History on Friday to see the exhibit on Julia Child. It was awesome! I really enjoyed it and am inspired to cook (again)! I also learned that Julia's middle name was Carolyn...small world. Here is a picture of Julia's kitchen:
We ate some delicious food while I was there, but I think my favorite place we visited was a wine bar called Cork. Morgan and I both had scrumptious sparking wine. We all shared a cheese plate and french fries. Morgan and I tried the Grilled Angus Flat Iron Steak with roasted baby potatoes, julienned snow peas, and anchovy vinaigrette and the Pan-Roast Organic Chicken Breast with black pepper velouté, spinach, and smashed potato. It was sooo good! We will definitely be returning there during our next visit!
Also, a get-together with the 3 of us MUST involve cupcakes....so, we went to Baked & Wired in Georgetown. They have amazing cupcakes in a wide variety of cake and frosting flavors. YUMMY! :)
Monday, May 30, 2011
Strawberries & Meatballs
After being busy and feeling uninspired to blog, I'm baaack!!!
Taylor, some friends, and I went strawberry picking this weekend at Miller Farms Market. It was a bit muddy due to recent rain but we had a great time and got a lot of juicy, delicious strawberries. They also have blackberries that will be ready to pick soon, lots of herbs and plants for sale, and various other items for sale in their market section.
We also bought some fresh ground beef at Olde Towne Butcher and made homemade meatballs. We added powdered ranch mix and Panko bread crumbs to the meat. We then added spaghetti sauce with a dash of Italian seasoning. We served the meatballs open-faced on Challah rolls that we bought at the Farmer's Market from the Artisan Bread Company. We topped them with a bit of shredded cheese. They were so yummy!
It's good to be back :)
Monday, April 18, 2011
Foodie
I will admit it, I am a foodie. I love food! I love to eat it, cook it, and learn about it....
I love trying new restaurants and foods, I shamelessly make yummy noises when eating, and I (embarrassingly, at times) take pictures of food at restaurants and at home.
I experienced several culinary delights this past week. The first was a delicious ice cream cake made by one of my co-workers. It had layers of cookie dough ice cream, peanut butter cup ice cream, Reese's Pieces, Reese's cups, and an animal cracker crust. Yummy!
I also made several homemade pizzas this weekend. I wanted to make different kinds so I made mini-pizzas. Clockwise from L-R: Jamaican jerk chicken with onions and spinach, Buffalo chicken with onions and bleu cheese, and chicken with onions, garlic, and rosemary. They were great!
I love trying new restaurants and foods, I shamelessly make yummy noises when eating, and I (embarrassingly, at times) take pictures of food at restaurants and at home.
I experienced several culinary delights this past week. The first was a delicious ice cream cake made by one of my co-workers. It had layers of cookie dough ice cream, peanut butter cup ice cream, Reese's Pieces, Reese's cups, and an animal cracker crust. Yummy!
I also made several homemade pizzas this weekend. I wanted to make different kinds so I made mini-pizzas. Clockwise from L-R: Jamaican jerk chicken with onions and spinach, Buffalo chicken with onions and bleu cheese, and chicken with onions, garlic, and rosemary. They were great!
Happy cooking :)
Monday, April 11, 2011
Spring is in the air...
(And so is pollen!)
After a weekend course in Baltimore, I enjoyed the beautiful spring weather the past 2 days. It was very relaxing! The trees in our area are out in full bloom and are really beautiful right now! They smell good too.
I tried a new recipe as I was having a craving for cookies. It was really easy and light and made delicious cookies. You can find the recipe here.
So happy that spring is here! :)
After a weekend course in Baltimore, I enjoyed the beautiful spring weather the past 2 days. It was very relaxing! The trees in our area are out in full bloom and are really beautiful right now! They smell good too.
I tried a new recipe as I was having a craving for cookies. It was really easy and light and made delicious cookies. You can find the recipe here.
So happy that spring is here! :)
Saturday, April 2, 2011
April is here!
Taylor is here visiting this weekend and we decided to be adventuresome and cook a big breakfast today.
We made an easy quiche recipe since Taylor decided he likes it after trying it at my Grandmother's house. Here it is:
Easy Quiche
1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
1.5 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
dash of pepper
1 cup shredded swiss cheese (or cheddar)
1/2 cup ham or bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup spinach, cut into small pieces
3 eggs
1/2 cup biscuit mix (like Bisquick)
Mix melted butter, milk, salt, pepper, eggs, and biscuit mix in a bowl with whisk. Pour into greased 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle with cheese, meat, and spinach, pushing items gently below the mixture with a spoon. Bake at 350* for 30-45 minutes. Allow quiche to set 10 minutes before cutting slices.
We also tried a new biscuit recipe inspired by ones we had during our stay at a B&B in Asheville. It is an adaptation of this recipe:
4 cups Bisquick
1 cup sour cream
6 oz ginger ale
**We added 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the batter**
Bake at 400* for 8-10 minutes.
Yummy :)
We made an easy quiche recipe since Taylor decided he likes it after trying it at my Grandmother's house. Here it is:
Easy Quiche
1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
1.5 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
dash of pepper
1 cup shredded swiss cheese (or cheddar)
1/2 cup ham or bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup spinach, cut into small pieces
3 eggs
1/2 cup biscuit mix (like Bisquick)
Mix melted butter, milk, salt, pepper, eggs, and biscuit mix in a bowl with whisk. Pour into greased 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle with cheese, meat, and spinach, pushing items gently below the mixture with a spoon. Bake at 350* for 30-45 minutes. Allow quiche to set 10 minutes before cutting slices.
We also tried a new biscuit recipe inspired by ones we had during our stay at a B&B in Asheville. It is an adaptation of this recipe:
4 cups Bisquick
1 cup sour cream
6 oz ginger ale
**We added 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the batter**
Bake at 400* for 8-10 minutes.
Yummy :)
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