Last year, when I told my 9-year-old son we were going to decorate eggs, he got excited. He started plotting and planning what he would do with crayons, markers, and food coloring. When I began to peel the plain white boiled eggs, he was visibly surprised. "Mommy, have you forgotten something?" he asked, his tone edged with disappointment. ...
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Egg-speriment, perfect boiled eggs
Every year about this time, the great debate starts about exactly how you should boil an egg. There seems to be divided opinions on this subject, and I have to admit my favorite resource is my grandmother, who I call almost every time I boil one. This year, after reading a very confident discourse by another foodie (who was not at all consistent with what grandma does), I ...
Lucky Irish Eggs
When I first saw Scotch eggs on the menu of an Irish pub a few years ago, I'll be honest, the description both fascinated and horrified me. This rich dish is traditionally made by surrounding a hard boiled egg with sausage and breading then deep frying it. Though the traditional recipe has many enthusiasts, I came up with this baked, greener, option that I’m calling Irish ...
Sautéed Sprouts
I love brussels sprouts. Yes I know, this may make me seem strange to you, if you haven't had them cooked correctly, but I hope you'll give this recipe a try and let me know what you think! They are fabulous roasted and you can find my recipe for that here. If you're in a hurry or want something different, you will find this easy recipe delicious too. First, lets ...
Super Kale Smoothies
Kale is all the rage and packed with nutrition. You can find more details about its nutritional value in my post here. Though I prefer it sauteed, many health enthusiasts are zealous about drinking raw kale smoothies. There are two main ways you can make these in your home kitchen. You can juice the kale with a juicer, though these often filter some of the fiber out. Or, ...