When I get bored, one of two things are bound to happen: either I chop off my hair, or I create a riff on a classic recipe. Since I shaved my hair off at the beginning of the year, I decided a new spin on arroz con gandules was more appropriate. So, my friend, I…
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The 10 Most Wanted Gifts for the Woman in Your Life
I was going to save this gift guide for Friday, but if you’re a woman, a guy is more than likely purchasing your gift. They need a bit more time to get things together, so this is arriving earlier than planned. My gift list for women is practical. We don’t need another apron. We also…
Pureed Pumpkin in 5 Easy Steps
Let’s talk about the reasons why you should make your own Pureed Pumpkin: You’ll know what’s in it. Canned, pureed pumpkin has been in the news lately because it’s been mixed with other squashes. Pureed pumpkin that’s really butternut or acorn squash? Well, that’s not cool! It’s inexpensive. Check out the price of a can…
How to Dry Brine A Turkey
For years, I was a dedicated adherent to the philosophy that one should always brine the Gameday Bird. “Gameday” as in Thanksgiving. Turkey Day is serious business around this camp. My husband is one of those, “The holidays are nothing but a ploy by a bunch of greedy corporations trying to make a buck!” Grinch-type…
