Food blog

  • Basic stock

    First off, this isn’t necessary a recipe, but more of a guideline. There are so many ways to make a stock, but I have given the most basic outline that always gives me a delicious, flavorful result. My method would probably not be acceptable for a stock snob, but it does what it needs to…

  • Tortillaland tortillas

    My husband and I went through about a month straight of making Mexican-style tacos for breakfast. This included salsa verde, scrambled eggs, refried beans, and corn tortillas. Once we started eating it more and more, I noticed I was having stomach issues. I figured it was in part to the beans, but the tortillas were…

  • Hint® water

    Hint® water is something I’ve seen commercials for, but never had any intentions of buying. On one late night snack run, I decided to give it a shot. It appeared to be carbonated, and I thought it might be refreshing. Below, I’ve given my experience trying the flavored water, and what my thoughts on it…

  • Frying corn tortillas

    Corn tortillas are popular in Mexican cuisine, and with good reason. Not only are they versitile and a good way to use corn, but are so delicious when prepared the right way. In this post, I’ll discuss how to fry corn tortillas so they are soft, pliable, and cooked through, and give insight into why…

  • Homemade extracts

    Once I started baking more often and exploring different flavor combinations, homemade extracts were something I knew I wanted to try. I am not a fan of the types of extracts from the store, as they are composed of ‘natural flavors’. Also, vanilla extract is expensive! So, I set out on the journey to make…

  • My experience with jollof rice

    Jollof rice…what a dear, dear friend of mine. I first encountered jollof rice during my 2017 stay in Ghana, and it has been one of my favorite foods ever since. In this post, I will share with you how I discovered this delicious rice, as well as the process I went through to develop the…

  • Burger tips

    I was looking for tips on how to make the best burger at home. These were the top results and who I got them from. I used these to develop my own burger recipe. By source Source Meat choice Working the meat Seasoning Thumb press Temperature of meat before cooking Flipping Checking doneness Resting Bobby…