One of our favorite things to cook together as a family is pizza. Sure, the bread machine makes the dough, but I stretch it out on the pan (or Keith rolls it out and grills it when weather permits), Owen pinches and snitches chunks of raw dough while he spreads the sauce on, and we […]
I love watching Food Network “in the kitchen” during the mornings on the weekend. More often than not, I’ll see something that inspires a dinner that night or sometime during the week. Watching these blocks of cooking programs, however, leaves one big question in my mind…. Where is all the Asian cuisine? Food Network has […]
I know it’s weird, but somehow kumquats have evaded me all these years. Until yesterday, I had never eaten a kumquat. They look like miniature oranges, but they sure don’t taste like them. The inside is so tart that it is pungent; even a little bit salty. The rind balances, though, with its gentle sweetness. […]
We celebrate the egg here at CliqueClack Food: Isabelle the Rookie Cook learned to make eggs over-easy, Bob discussed making Eggs Benedict, we wondered if eggs are just for breakfast, and Heidi Swanson treated us to a Tasty Frittata. It was only a matter of time before we glorified the egg sushi. Better known as […]
I loves me my beer. I’ve had many different kinds through the years, from the cheapies to the premiums, and I’ve had a hand in making my own batches from time to time. I’m sure many of you are reading this and thinking one of three things: “I don’t drink.” “Only 16?!” “I need but […]
Cooking healthy is hard, right? We know that whole foods are the answer, not convenience foods that come in a box. Let’s face it — preparing meals from scratch can be a total drag, especially during the witching hour when the kids are tired and clingy and you’re on your last shred of patience. It […]
There’s something about a slice of gourmet pizza. I’m not talking about the cardboard “beach pizza” that Keith craves on an intermittent basis, but a pizza with a rich, bubbly crust and a delectable combination of toppings that make you feel like you’re eating much more than yummy stuff on dough. We’ve gone through lots […]
