Blog Archives for category food

the peanut butter sandwich cookie

I consider myself to be fairly proficient in the kitchen, but nothing I do will ever come close to the… Continue reading »

the artichoke hearts

Artichoke hearts have become a pantry staple for me. And at Ocean State Job Lot, the 6 ounce jars cost… Continue reading »

the mini bread pan

I just made banana bread in what is probably the tiniest and cutest bread pan you’ve ever seen. At 3″… Continue reading »

the mushrooms

A late-afternoon walk brought me to Johnny D’s Fruit & Produce in Brighton today. My fridge is void of vegetables… Continue reading »

the moonpies

Once upon a time, my town (Ashburn, Virginia) was home to just a few hundred residents, and Partlow’s was the… Continue reading »

the bulk candy watermelons

Every time I go home to Virginia I have total grocery store envy. I’m pretty sure my life would be… Continue reading »

the chocolate turnover

Let me begin by saying that I eat fast food very rarely. On some level, I am morally opposed to… Continue reading »

the sweet potato fries

If I have learned anything from my deal-seeking mother and sisters, it is that you are a fool if you… Continue reading »

the double chocolaty chip frappuccino crème

Since I’m not a coffee drinker,  I had never experienced the wonder that is the frappuccino until tonight. Why didn’t… Continue reading »

the strawberry huller

Despite my small kitchen and limited drawer space, I totally have a thing for single-use kitchen gadgets. You know, like… Continue reading »