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One-Word Wednesday: Tuxcake

Beth Somers — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:00:27 +0000

Tuxedo Cupcake. For black-tie occassions only.

Orange Cake For Dad

Beth Somers — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:57:52 +0000

A couple of weeks ago my Dad celebrated his 70th birthday. Bare with me…I’ve had a glass of wine, and I’m about to get sappy. My dad is one of the best people on the planet. Of course, as his favorite child (my words, not his), I may be biased. But I think a lot [...]

One-Word Wednesdays: Sammich

Beth Somers — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:28:33 +0000

Have you entered yet for your chance to win a copy of The 150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes, Second Edition by Judith Finlayson? Because you should! Click here for the rules and to give yourself a fair shot. It could be your lucky day!

Guinness-Braised Lamb Shanks + A Giveaway!

Beth Somers — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:52:28 +0000

It doesn’t matter that Chicago is experiencing an apocalyptic “un-winter,” where daytime temperatures have been considerably higher than freezing, bordering on spring-like. It doesn’t matter that a year ago, the city (including my car) was buried under several feet of snow. And it definitely doesn’t matter that I haven’t wiped out once on a patch [...]

Having a Laugh

Beth Somers — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:45:23 +0000

It’s been one helluva week. It’s the kind of freight train week that doesn’t stop for anything, when more to-dos get added to the list, even though nothing is getting crossed off. Not much time for cooking, or at least cooking anything notable. I even missed One-Word Wednesdays because I didn’t have an interesting photo [...]

Japanese Gyoza – I Just Can’t Get Enough

Beth Somers — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:25:36 +0000

My friend Brian and I dine out together frequently. Whenever we go out for sushi, I try to order gyoza, half-moon shaped dumplings filled with pork, shrimp and cabbage. Without fail, Brian mocks me (he’s a little heavy-handed with the sarcasm, but so am I), saying that I should leave all of the room available [...]

One-Word Wednesdays: Suspension

Beth Somers — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:55:28 +0000

Lemony Fettuccine Alfredo with Pulled Chicken and Broccoli

Beth Somers — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:53:53 +0000

I have a love/hate relationship with the meal I just ate. I loved eating it, but I’ll hate the amount of exercise it’s going to take to burn it off. Fettuccine alfredo is no joke. Consider its genetic make up: butter, heavy cream, a ton of Parmesan cheese, and pasta. It’s just not funny. It’s [...]

Lemon Ricotta Pie with Red Grapes

Beth Somers — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:14:09 +0000

While browsing through the newspaper yesterday, I was taunted by a gigantic piece of French Silk Pie in a Baker’s Square advert, and I’ve been obsessing about pie ever since. Cherry, banana cream, and Dutch apple, running rampant through my thoughts. Brainwashed by creamy chocolate custard and perfectly piped whipped cream. Thankfully, I work in [...]

Chicken Udon Soup

Beth Somers — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:41:36 +0000

I’ve learned something important about cooking for people who cook for a living. They’ll happily eat almost anything, as long as they don’t have to participate in the preparation of the food. Almost ANYTHING. Peanut butter and jelly on rye bread, with caraway seeds. Flattened bags of Funyuns dust. Plain carrots that have been boiled to [...]