Spicy Cashew Cheese (Queso de anacardo picante)

Well, I have failed miserably at my goal of posting one blog post per week, but I’m back nonetheless. After spending the past two months traveling for work to places like Knoxville, TN, Guatemala, and Costa Rica, I’m full of inspiration and ready to get back into the kitchen. As I have met new peopleContinue reading “Spicy Cashew Cheese (Queso de anacardo picante)”

Daylily Smoothie

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved daylilies. Growing up, my Mom grew them on the side of our house (and still does), and their blossoming became emblematic for the arrival of summer. As an adult, I am lucky enough to have them grow in abundance next to my own garage. TheirContinue reading “Daylily Smoothie”

All-Natural Pumpkin Puree

Pie pumpkins are on sale at a local store (Woodmans) for only $0.99, so I figured why not try to make some homemade pumpkin puree? (My recipe is adapted from Alton Brown’s Pumpkin Puree Recipe, which is made with only pumpkin and salt) Ingredients: 1 small pie pumpkin (3-5 lbs.) pinch of salt 1/4 CContinue reading “All-Natural Pumpkin Puree”