In December Bon Appétit Magazine ran an article on Austrian food. Since Austria and Hungary are neighbors (and were once unified in the Austro-Hungarian empire), articles on Austrian cuisine always catch my eye. One of the recipes in the article was for Salt Crusted Roast Chicken. I was enamored. It ... Read More about Austrian Salt Crusted Roast Chicken
All You Need Is Love… And Macarons!
I always make Alfajores (Peruvian Christmas cookies) on Valentine’s day, but this year I wanted to add something that I’ve always been a bit intimidated to make: French Macarons. I still made the Alfajores, but why make one kind of cookie when you can make two... or three. I scoured countless ... Read More about All You Need Is Love… And Macarons!
My Funny Valentine – Movies that Both You and You’re Guy Will Love, Plus Movies for the Kids
David and I never celebrated Valentine’s Day. It isn’t really our thing. We, instead, chose to celebrate the anniversary of when we started dating, which is in March (and on a night that always has plenty of open dinner reservations). Then we had kids and we wanted to do something special for the ... Read More about My Funny Valentine – Movies that Both You and You’re Guy Will Love, Plus Movies for the Kids
Things I Love: More From Downton
Well, we finished Downton Abbey: Season 2 last night. How is that possible since it is still currently airing on PBS? Well, it is out on DVD as of last week. My mom received it as a surprise gift last week, and we finished it this weekend. It just keeps getting better and better! I am already ... Read More about Things I Love: More From Downton
Television Love
What is it with boys and their toys? David is obsessed with 3D television, which means that our kids are also obsessed with 3D television. Even I have to admit that the new televisions are pretty cool, especially the TVs with WiFi. You can surf the web, go on Facebook, You Tube, Twitter, even ... Read More about Television Love