DeGlazing? Like…licking the delicious-ness of a glazed donut right? Mmmmmmm donuts. No! That’s not what we’re talking about here. See what you’ve done? Now I can’t stop thinking about donuts. Bah. N-E-Way, back to what we came here for. Deglazing. That is a cooking term. And if you learn what it’s all about, you are…
Knoxville Eats: Surin of Thailand
First off, let me say, please forgive the iPhone pictures. I was too afraid to look like a tourist in my own city to whip my big ol’ Nikon camera out. So anyway, onto the important schtuff… Surin of Thailand is a newer Thai restaurant in Knoxville’s Bearden district. Situated across from Deane Hill Drive next…
Easter Tradition: Hot Cross Buns
A wealth of superstitions and legends surround the history of this sweet bread typically eaten around Easter and Christmas, but one thing is for sure – they are extremely tasty. I don’t care where they came from or how they will bring me goodwill in the coming year, I just care that I did not discover…
Earl Grey Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
What’s better than a cup of earl grey tea on a lazy Sunday morning? Not much. But maybe a cup of earl grey tea with a side of shortbread cookies. Earl Grey tea is a tea blend with a unique flavor and aroma that comes from the addition of oil extracted from the rind of…
Low-fat Carrot Cupcakes with Low-fat Cream Cheese Icing
I have been CRAVING cupcakes lately like nobody’s business. However, our new “diet” does not allow for such things EVER. So when we came across a recipe from Nadia G at BK for carrot cupcakes topped with cream cheese icing claiming to be low-fat, we had to give them a try. [Disclaimer: Nadia is a very…
Knoxville Eats: The French Market
I have been to France – only once so far in my lifetime. It was in high school before I really appreciated the “finer” things. Needless to say, I did not get to enjoy true French cuisine, let alone a delicious classic like a crêpe filled with strawberries and cream. So when I discovered that…
Cooking Tips: Salt
Poor salt. It has really gotten a bad reputation over the years. But I’m here to clear some things up. That table salt you use? Probably this stuff here, is no good for you. Because it has been chemically refined. Long term overuse has health risks such as kidney stones, high blood pressure, etc. In fact…
Roasted Valentine’s
No, this post will not be gruesome as the title may suggest. It will, however, feature a bevy of roasted food. Because when you’re eating healthy…sauteeing veggies in butter is NOT the way to go…sadly *sigh* Our Valentine’s Dinner Menu consisted of: Roasted Butternut Squash & Roasted Asparagus Pan-Seared Roasted Monkfish, Pan-Seared Scallops, & Toasted Garlic & Onion…
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