Let me start by saying this: Put me in a room and, in all likelihood, I will be the least crafty person in that room. And by crafty, I don’t mean slick or clever or sly, though that applies too. No, I mean Martha Stewart, Ina Garten, Katie Brown kind of crafty. My talent […]

Welcome to part 2 of Kitchen Talk this week! Today, we’ll talk about gravy. Because gravy’s where it’s at, friends. So here we go: Why do they call it gravy? Is it very, very somber? Is it so delicious it could raise the dead? Share your answers below! Inquiring minds want to know. Just kidding. […]

  It’s time for a special two-part edition of Kitchen Talk, and today, our topic is turkey. So, let’s have it: Why do they call 3 strikes in a row a turkey? Leave your comments below, then stay tuned tomorrow for another related topic! Just kidding. (Although I really do want to know why.) Okay, […]

  Happy Wednesday! Are you busy with your big holiday preparations? Got the grill ready, have a spare propane tank or bag of charcoal? Pie dough chilling in the fridge? Know where to get ice tomorrow for the cooler? Most folks usually have their entire menu already set by now. But if you have room […]

For the folks who celebrate Easter Sunday, the Monday after usually finds them with a stuffed fridge, often with an entire shelf devoted to housing what’s left of an enormous Easter ham. Easter Ham. Easter eggs. Ham and eggs seem to always make a joint appearance, don’t they? Now, you can always take a cue […]

I’m always blown away by the creativity and imagination of our TK members. As one with two left thumbs with no sense of color matching, who can pipe frosting only if the intended shape is “lumps of no discernible form,” seeing all your creations fills me with awe and, okay, a tinge of jealousy. I’m […]

Tasty Kitchen member (and friend!) Tori Avey of The Shiksa in the Kitchen has graciously invited us to join her online Passover potluck and share some recipes that are kosher for the holiday. It’s a great way to honor tradition and sit at the table, so to speak, with those in our online community. And […]

  With all of the chocolates flying around this month, I thought I would throw something out there that would satisfy your sweet tooth or chocolate craving, but won’t leave you feeling like you’ve overindulged.  These adorable Dark Chocolate Cookie Dough Cups by TK member Adrienne Jacobs (who blogs at This Country Girl Cooks) are […]