This is recipe 2/10 on my 'List of Recipes to Make that Scare Me' from Julia Child's 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking'. My last post ( Julia Child's Ouefs en Cocotte) explains my entire endeavor and also the 1st of 10 recipes I intend to make. Now I'm not really a big mayo person.… Continue reading Julia Child’s Famous Mayonnaise
Since I was young, Julia Child has been one of my culinary idols. I loved watching 'The French Chef' on PBS as a girl, and I was ecstatic when the movie Julie and Julia came out! Unlike the movie, there's no way I'm committing to 524 recipes in 365 days- I just know myself too… Continue reading Julia Child’s Oeufs en Cocotte
I've re-written this post like 3 times now because I can't decide exactly what I want it to be. This is probably the most random post I'll ever write for the blog. So I was like what random pic can I use for this post? AND MY FAVORITE COLOR IS THE COLOR OF THE YEAR… Continue reading My Favorite Color Is Blue-random thoughts for 2020
IT'S FINALLY FALL!!!!!! So naturally all things Fall are in order, including apple picking! A few weekends ago my parents came up and we went apple picking in the mountains of NC. It's always such a beautiful, fun time. This year...it rained. Almost the entirety of the time we were there. But nonetheless, apples were… Continue reading Apple Pie Filling
For over a year now, I've been consciously trying to reduce the amount of chemicals that go into my body. I started with switching to a natural sunscreen, just recently switched to natural perfume and for the longest time have been on a hunt for natural deodorant that doesn't irritate my arm pits. I've tried… Continue reading Quest for the Best Natural Deodorant
No, this is not a Thanksgiving in July type post. But wouldn't that be something? I mean we have Christmas in July why not Thanksgiving? (can you tell Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday ?) In everything give thanks. If you grew up in a Christian home, you probably got told this A LOT as a… Continue reading In Everything Give Thanks
Just the name of these makes my mouth water! I admit that brown butter is a fad right now (even though I'm pretty sure Julia Child used it in like everything though, so if she wasn't already an OG...she is for this). I'm usually not the one to follow food fads (cake pops, bacon EVERYTHING,etc)… Continue reading Brown Butter Cinnamon Rolls
Tucked away in Greenville, SC sit two quaint little sandwich shops with the age-old recipes of Eugenia Duke. Eugenia started making sandwiches for soldiers in 1917 with her famous mayo and spreads. Eventually she sold her spreads recipes to her bookkeeper who then sold it to his wife's brother. Jump ahead 3 generations and the… Continue reading Duke Sandwich Co.
It's summer. Time for the pool, going to the beach, tan lines, ice cream, strawberries, peaches, watermelon and grilled EVERYTHING! Growing up we always had a garden and my whole family loves to grill out. I used to love when we would literally pick veggies from our garden, wash them and throw them on the… Continue reading Best Brine for Chicken
This was my first ever time to Kansas City! Me, my twin and a bunch of friends were in town for a friends wedding. Since the wedding wasn't til Saturday and Molly and Paige's husbands were in the wedding and busy all day Friday, we took the day to just eat and explore! I am… Continue reading Eating (and exploring) Our Way Through Kansas City
I love me some cheesecake. I'll admit that I'm pretty picky about cheesecakes mostly because I've tried a lot of overcooked, dry ones. Carrot cake always makes me think of Easter, so it's fitting that I just made this cake a week after Easter for Josh's birthday! BUT this cake was not just one, but… Continue reading Carrot Cake Cheesecake
I hate chocolate pudding. Growing up I was afraid of dogs. I love fire. Have you ever played that game 'two truths and a lie'? I tend to think it's easy to find the obvious lie in a situation (which if you don't know my lie, check out the end of this post). But when… Continue reading Two Truths and a Lie
For years I've loved the idea of throwing a dinner party. Not just having people over for dinner, (I do that all the time) but having an exquisite 6-course meal outside, under the lights, with my close friends. So for my birthday this year that's what I did! Have you seen the movie Julie &… Continue reading My First Ever Dinner Party!
I wasn't sure whether to put this under Recipes or Reviews, so I put it under both =) I'm actually not a huge chocolate person. I normally prefer fruity desserts, anything coconut, or some sort of tart or cake over something chocolatey. BUT during those times I just crave something chocolate, having the perfect brownie… Continue reading The Search for the Best Brownie
Granita? What's that? It's basically like if Italian ice and a snow cone had a baby. It's the perfect little light treat for a summer day...or a March day in Greenville that feels like summer. Two thing I love about granita: 1. It's super refreshing and a perfect pallet cleanser before an entree. 2. It's… Continue reading Lemon Basil Granita
If you grew up in a Christian home, you've probably heard that phrase before. And even though we know it's true, we don't always feel it. Then after a period of time, we see it all come to the surface and it's easy to see how the Lord did provide. What an amazing feeling that… Continue reading Where God Guides He Provides
I am totally that person that is on the lookout for all things FREE during birthday Month. And it just so happens to be that time of the year. When we were younger, we used to always go to Shoney's for our birthday(classy I know) because we got a free meal and their free hot… Continue reading Birthday Freebies!!!
Hafa Adai! I'm Kaipo Sotelo, friend of Mary's. Here are some quick-hitters about me so we can be friends too. -Raised on the island of Guam and proud of it (Hence, the greeting above). -Been in the kitchen since I could reach the stove. -Pursuing my DPT at MUSC (Class of 2020, Graduate in 2021).… Continue reading Simple Pickling Liquid
For me, a warm, flaky, scratch-made biscuit will always be at the top of the list for comfort food (see my fave recipe here). But I'll admit that homemade pasta is a close second. Especially on a rainy day. Something about pasta on a rainy day is just the best! *disclaimer: I can't find all… Continue reading Homemade Pasta
Every kitchen is different. Some people, like myself, are working out of an apartment kitchen. Some have tons of counter space filled with gadgets galore- I envy those people. But I'm here to tell you from experience, you don't need a kitchen with a ton of space or tons of gadgets for the everyday. You… Continue reading Kitchen Equipment I Can’t Live Without
This recipe is one I'd been dying to make ever since I saw it on Smitten Kitchen, so I figured when better to make this than on Valentine's day? Now, I know molten lava cakes are all the rage around Valentine's day, but this simple spin on a traditional classic seemed like the perfect simple… Continue reading Sunken Black Forest Cake
Love, Acceptance, Worth and Security--the needs we look to have met as soon as we enter this world.They're what we naturally look to find identity in. And total honesty, I struggle often in this area. I look to a friend, a job, the number of views on my blog, the ability to make great food,… Continue reading Love, Acceptance, Worth, Security
Taco places are everywhere in the upstate, in fact a big chunk of the places on our food bucket list were taco places. But let me just say not all tacos are created equal. Asada was actually the first place we went on our list and I was thoroughly impressed with it...Josh was not (granted… Continue reading Asada
My lovely friend Caroline introduced me to this salad and I've been hooked ever since. It's healthy, packed full of flavor and just tastes so fresh! It's like summer...in Greece...but I've never been to Greece in the summer, or at all for that fact, so I'm just imagining it would be something like that =)… Continue reading Greek Veggie Salad with Herbs
Netflix Series and Book Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: the 4 elements needed for good cooking and MY.CURRENT.OBSESSION. This book and Netflix series have blown my culinary mind. In some ways, I feel like I learned more from watching 4 episodes and reading this book (which I'll admit I haven't finished yet) than I did in… Continue reading Book Review: Salt Fat Acid Heat
Dear biscuit lovers, fellow foodies, and friends I forced to follow my blog, Welcome! I'm Mary- follower of Jesus, blogger noob, lover of food, swing dancing, and hanging with my people. Never did I think I would be that girl who started a blog, yet her I am! Mostly because I think and process best… Continue reading Welcome
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