hello pomelo

hello pomelo

I’m sure there’s a statistic out there related to the percentage of adults who eat the same thing over and over and rarely try anything new. I’m sure it’s out there – I’m just not finding it. What I did find though was an article from...
the string cheese incident – literally

the string cheese incident – literally

Yeah… that might be kind of a cheesy title, but this is going to be one cheesy post! We have some friends, Sarah & Kramer (referred to by friends as the Kramersteins), that push the definition of “homemade” to a whole new level. So much so that...
foodie friends meat up

foodie friends meat up

When you have foodie friends, not only does it elevate the quality of dinner parties but also influences almost every interaction. While some people might get together to watch sports, our bonding often takes place in a kitchen or maybe a garden or an orchard. Often...
i can’t believe it’s smoked butter

i can’t believe it’s smoked butter

I’ve smoked a lot of things (I know that sounds bad, but bear with me) – everything from the decadent to seemingly the impossible, but sometimes it’s amazing what the most simple of ingredients can yield. In this case, smoked butter. You might wonder how...
first fromage foray

first fromage foray

I do love cheese, but really what’s not to love (plus I am married to a guy from Wisconsin after all)? But the thought of making it has always seemed more like a science experiment than cooking. Yes, I realize that’s really what all cooking is to some...
smoked caramel corn ice cream

smoked caramel corn ice cream

Maybe this is how a cigarette addict feels… always dreaming about their next smoke – how it will taste, how it will smell. I too am dreaming about my next smoke although in an entirely different way. See I have this amazing cold smoker. In fact, it’s aptly...