The white-throated sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis), belongs to the Passeriformes order and the American sparrow family Emberizidae. This attractive bird is not only known for its attractive markings, but for its distinctive song. Their song can be heard frequently during the spring breeding season, as well as the winter. This white-throated sparrow was taking a break […]
Cuban Black Beans & Rice Recipe
I’ll be completing three recipes for the Boiling & Simmering section of the online cooking school at America’s Test Kitchen. In this post, I’ll be covering my experience with the Cuban Black Beans & Rice recipe. I’ve got some opinions on this one, so I’ll sprinkle those throughout. I’ve always wanted to try Cuban food. […]
The Ultimate Dutch Oven Macaroni & Cheese Recipe
Boy have I got a good one for you today. This is probably the heartiest, most filling, and most wonderfully tasting macaroni and cheese dish I’ve ever eaten. And it’s all because of a fine fellow named Jeff Rogers (aka The Culinary Fanatic). I found this recipe on Youtube a few weeks ago as I […]
Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe
I’m going to make a confession here. Throughout my life, I never learned much about soup, therefore, I don’t think I gained any appreciation for it. The breadth of my knowledge and understanding consisted of someone tossing some ingredients into a heated pot and letting them all come together over time. I have matured. I […]
Why Did My Bread Come Out Flat?
I would love to run a blog where every recipe I posted was a successfully completed one. Unfortunately, that’s just not the way it’s going to be. Don’t get me wrong – I’m going to do my best to try to show you what things “should” look like. It’s just that I’m still a beginner. […]
Hearty Ten Vegetable Stew Recipe
I’m starting to think that I enjoy putting all these recipes together so much merely for the photography. Just wait until you scroll down this page. You’ll see exactly what I’m talking about. Laura and I have been having a really good time with the mini-studio we put together right outside the kitchen. The pictures […]