Category Archives: easy-peasy

Homemade Cheez-Its

Posted on October 16, 2011 by carey

I think it’s a widely agreed-upon fact that the typical “office-job” environment fosters terrible eating habits. The four years I spent working in an office could serve as a prime example of how someone should not treat their body. At … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizers, cheese, easy-peasy, snacks | 21 Comments

Pizza Dough

Posted on September 18, 2011 by carey

A few years ago, my friend Adam and I decided it was time we learned how to make pizza. Every Wednesday we would convene at my apartment, eager to wreak saucy, cheesy, cornmealy havoc on my poor kitchen. Within only … Continue reading →

Posted in basics, bread, dinner, easy-peasy | 6 Comments

Roasted Tomatoes

Posted on September 6, 2011 by carey

When I was young, tomatoes were up towards the top of my Most Hated Foods list. My mother once paid me $20 to eat a slice of one (a slice).  I did it, but I definitely did not enjoy it. … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizers, basil, easy-peasy, snacks, tomatoes | 13 Comments

Blueberries & Cream Cheese Cake

Posted on August 3, 2011 by carey

What do you do when it’s so hot, you can barely muster the energy to get up and refill a glass of water, much less even think about baking anything? You could try to tough it out in a 100°+ … Continue reading →

Posted in berries, cake, dessert, easy-peasy | 2 Comments

Yogurt with Fresh Mint & Cocoa Nibs

Posted on July 14, 2011 by carey

Two years ago, my downstairs neighbor planted mint in our garden. Summer came and went, and I eagerly awaited the following spring, because I knew that one little plant would turn into a garden filled with mint. And that would … Continue reading →

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Bruschetta, Two Ways

Posted on April 30, 2011 by carey

It’s radish season, and I’m excited! Years ago, my mother brought me an enormous bunch of radishes, declaring them the best she’d ever had. I knew I liked them in salad, but I didn’t know what else to do with … Continue reading →

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No-Bake Cookies…with Bacon!

Posted on April 26, 2011 by carey

I hear the bacon trend is on its way out (citing our very own, local and awesome Eating Well magazine). And on one hand, I am definitely inclined to agree. I cringe every time a Chopped contestant grabs the bacon, … Continue reading →

Posted in chocolate, cookies, dessert, easy-peasy | 2 Comments

Bachelorette Food: Apple, Lettuce, & Cheddar Wraps

Posted on January 18, 2011 by carey

Welcome to the first post in my Bachelorette Food catergory! I love to make a big production out of dinner when I am cooking for other people. But when it’s time to feed me and me alone, I am only … Continue reading →

Posted in apples, bachelorette food, cheese, easy-peasy | 4 Comments

Homemade Vanilla Extract: Giveaway!

Posted on December 21, 2010 by carey

Way back in mid-October, I’d already decided on the treat-trifecta I would be doling out to friends and family during the holidays: vanilla extract, handmade orecciette, and candied citrus peels. It is currently t-minus 3 days to christmas, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in basics, easy-peasy, edible presents | 73 Comments

Lemon Curd

Posted on December 12, 2010 by carey

Last Sunday was a bit of a bake-a-thon for me, yielding, amongst other things, coconut macaroons and leaving me with a number of leftover egg yolks. The last time I made macaroons, I used the leftover yolks for pudding. This … Continue reading →

Posted in butter, citrus, dessert, easy-peasy | 2 Comments