Strawberry-Blueberry Magic Cobbler Recipe

Strawberry Blueberry Berry Cobbler

Berry season is upon us and I couldn’t be more happy. Whether you’re looking for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or boysenberries, the fruits are becoming readily available and at affordable prices. This berry cobbler is versatile and a great use of any type of berry or soft and juicy fruit.

Oyster & Shitake Mushrooms

Giant Oyster Mushrooms & Shitakes in Oyster Sauce

I’ve reached day six of the Eating Down the Fridge challenge and I’m happy to report all is going well. No one is starving and our meals are not a crazy combination of disparate goods. I’m also excited to announce you can read more about my EDF experience on A Mighty Appetite with Kim O’Donnel [...]

Hot Milk Sponge Cake Recipe

Hot Milk Sponge Cake Recipe

This recipe card looks like it’s been through a war. Splattered with a lifetime of use, the edges are cracking and crumbling. The recipe is simple and makes a basic sponge cake, perfect for a light and airy dessert. Hot Milk Sponge Cake1 cup sifted cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder3 eggs1 cup sugar2 teaspoons [...]

Bitter Melon & Pork Rib Soup

Bitter Melon & Pork Soup

Day four of the Eating Down the Fridge challenge at A Mighty Appetite and I am behind on posting (but fortunately, eating well). Not only is today’s post a simple and delicious soup, it utilizes a cooking method which I’ve been using lately and am anxious to share with you. It’s energy saving and easier [...]

Strawberry Cornmeal Muffins Recipe

Stawberry Cormeal Muffins

Growing up, we raised and picked our own berries. It’s one of the things I miss most about the farm, especially when strawberry season rolls around. This past week I decided to find a local U-Pick farm where we could re-live a bit of childhood. Fortunately, we found a great farm, but unfortunately we picked [...]

BBQ Pork Fried Rice Recipe

bbq pork fried rice

Today is Day 1 of Eating Down the Fridge and I welcome the challenge with a simple fried rice. It’s my weekly go-to dish when I need a quick meal or when there are certain leftovers needing to be used up.

Mocha Popsicles Recipe

Mocha Popsicles

Today, I am putting on my game face and mentally preparing for the week ahead. I’ve signed up to participate in ‘Eating Down the Fridge‘, a week-long effort to eat only from you fridge, pantry and dark corners of your cupboards. The event is hosted by Kim O’Donnel from the Washington Post’s A Mighty Appetite [...]