Remember the scene in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation where the turkey comes to the table, browned and glorious, and then as Clark goes to carve it the whole thing deflates? Here, let me refresh your memory. This doesn't have to be you. Roasting a turkey can be easy, … [Read more...] about How to Roast a Turkey in 5 Easy Steps
The Kitchen Sink
Preparing for the Holidays
There's a turkey to purchase, a menu to plan, recipes to thumb through, grocery shopping that needs to happen and cleaning. Don't even get me started on the cleaning. Traditional Thanksgiving dinners can be a lot of work, and planning and organization go a long way to ensuring … [Read more...] about Preparing for the Holidays
The Pit Beef Comes to Us
We try to maintain active social lives, and even though the O6 are a busy family, we usually are able to cram all of our family commitments in and still have time for the occasional show at First Ave. , movie with the gang, or random gathering at a local dining establishment. … [Read more...] about The Pit Beef Comes to Us
Brick Grilled Chicken with Scallion and Lime Butter
Around our house, chicken rules. Beef is king, but due to the higher fat content, we try to limit our red meat intake. We eat plenty of fish, but with the cumulative toxins that can come with it, we hold off on going overboard. Sure, there's pork, but the only way Shaina is … [Read more...] about Brick Grilled Chicken with Scallion and Lime Butter
Slider Craze: Tiny Burgers for Tiny Hands
It seems as though everyone has jumped on the mini burger bandwagon as of late. Sit down and fast food establishments alike have been serving up these pint-sized patties for their guests of all sizes. It's time for you too to embrace the three-bite burger. When Kiwi was five … [Read more...] about Slider Craze: Tiny Burgers for Tiny Hands