The Thirsty Bulldog

With a little practice (yes we’re dedicated to this work) we arrived at our recipe and presentation.

Downton Abbey Farewell

So, sadly for fans of Downton Abbey, the series finale is tonight. As avid fans of the show, my husband and I decided on a theme dinner to say our farewell. The theme is “English Countryside Hunting Luncheon” We based the idea off of the concept of “Ploughman’s Lunch” — which was actually a cheese…

Snap Cook: French Onion Soup

Easy French Onion Soup. Snapshots of this recipe (available in “The Soup Pot” HERE) as demonstrated in my home kitchen. Easy and delicious!  

Home Cooks: Just Married

Newlyweds Dawn and Matt Koca love cooking together, and already they’ve got several traditions in their home kitchen. They’re advanced cooks, with a particular flair for Mexican dishes, which they like to make vegetarian just for variety. But that isn’t to say they shy away from seafood, or good old lasagna! On New Year’s Eve…

Pho Ga Photos

Pho Ga Photos! Enjoy photos of some of the results of the soup recipes in my brand new cookbook. These are actual photos from the M Delish Boutique test kitchen! The recipe for this soup is available in M Delish Boutique’s: The Soup Pot cookbook. Scroll down to see the pictures of Pho Ga, or Vietnamese…

Make Mustard

Several years ago in one of those “pay-it-forward” things on facebook, a friend of mine sent me a jar of homemade mustard. It was awesome, and I decided I should learn to make it. Like many things we’re accustomed to buying, it isn’t that hard to make! Probably the biggest obstacle to going into your…

Make Buttermilk & Butter

Making buttermilk and butter could not be easier. There are many ways to achieve it, but I’m sticking with a simple technique requiring only a mason jar and lid, two marbles, and heavy cream. Well, you’re also going to need about ten minutes and some elbow grease. Good old sweat equity! Start with a clean…

Overnight Pickles

No brisket sandwich or pulled pork or chicken sandwich is complete without thin-sliced onion, homemade bbq sauce and a pile of pickles. Next time you plan a backyard bbq, pick up a cucumber or ten (or whatever you want to pickle) and whip up a batch!Whether you’re an old pro at pickling, or just considering…