Recently I have been on a horchata kick, and here’s my doodle to prove it. I’ve taken a little time off from “professional illustrating” but this little horchata doodle is an example of my creative cavorting during my recent hiatus. Read on for recipes! Horchata can be made from scratch using basic ingredients…
When people imagine living in a tiny house, often the initial vision of the experience skips over the minutia of day-to-day living and how an ultra-small space makes many things- like cooking- a little more complicated. In this article, I wanted to talk a little bit about tips and methods I use when cooking…
One frustrating thing about cooking for just one or two people is that most prepackaged food items come in 4 to 6 person serving packets. Although I try to minimize the amount of prepackaged or processed food that I eat, sometimes it’s just easier to cook from a mix- especially when it comes to baking.…
Cleaning a pan can be challenging, especially when the pan has burnt bits deeply embedded in the non-stick surface. In this tutorial, I will be showing you my method for cleaning my Scanpan Skillet. “Scanpan” is a high-end line of cooking cookware with a non-stick finish that has a lifetime guarantee. I realized after I downsized…
5 years ago, when I heard “pressure cooker” I thought only of canning produce. When I unwrapped this pressure cooker on Christmas Morning in 2012 I was less than thrilled. Truthfully, I immediately calculated just how much store credit I would get for returning it. Eventually, however, my mother convinced me to give it a…
One 2 minute DIY-project in my new Seattle apartment is my Ikea Fintorp Rail. Originally purchased as a pot rack, I realize that by using small Neodymium Magnets I could convert the metal rail into a secure storage spot for my favorite kitchen knives. Since I live in the urban-rental equivalent of a tiny house…
A spoonful of a product you probably already have in your cabinet can prevent (or reverse) the crystallization of honey as it ages. Honey is the only food product that never goes bad, though, if you’ve ever discovered a jar of honey forgotten in the back of a cabinet, you might doubt it based on…
I purchased a Foodsaver in 2011 after finally being convinced to buy it by a friend who said it was the only small appliance she still used daily after owning it for more than a year. I bought it and absolutely agree- I’d never have a kitchen without one, now. My Foodsaver just turned 5…
Tasked with using up leftover cranberries and with the goal of creating a beautiful baked brie dish, this Christmas I decided to try sugaring cranberries. The experiment was a huge success! Not only did they pair great with the cheese as an appetizer for Christmas Eve dinner, but everyone enjoyed the leftovers as a snack.…
You might think of July as barbecue season but a few years ago I deemed July to be no-meat month at Hawk Hill. I live just a few blocks from one of the best Farmer’s Markets in MO so taking a break from meat in order to motivate myself to make the most of the…
I’m sure it sounds a little dated, but I really like inviting friends over for tea. Lighter than breakfast and just more special than meeting for coffee, tea at home seems to coax deeper conversation and turn acquaintances into friends. I like making scones for these mornings, but hate being haunted by a cookie sheet…
