It's kind of surprising how long I lived next door to New Jersey without ever knowing about one of the state's best inventions—Taylor pork roll. I also will never forget the first time I was introduced to this seasoned processed pork product that hails from Trenton while at a camping trip with a group of NJ-native friends who brought the stuff along to make some of the tastiest breakfast sandwiches I'd ever had. I was ... Read more
Food
Caramel Apple Tartlets
Packed with flavorful apples and topped with delicious caramel, these Caramel Apple Tartlets are a great baking project for Autumn! Let’s talk Halloween decoration for a hot minute. Now I absolutely love Halloween. For me, October 1 is the kickoff to the best 3 months of the year. I also like to decorate for the holidays - so Halloween is the perfect opportunity to embrace all things spooky, weird and a little bit creepy. Now ... Read more
The Finnish Dish
Yup. That’s a ring bologna. It’s not my personal ring bologna and I’m not actually going to cook it but I’m going to tell you about ring bologna. It’s the crowning glory of one of my Dad’s favorite dinners. He calls it Finnish tube steak. You take a ring bologna, just like the one in the picture. Make a slit in the top all the way around. You put it in the oven at 350 for about 15-20 minutes and watch for it to begin to split ... Read more
Flavorful Authentic Laos Pork Sausage Recipe – Lao Sai Kok
Learn how to make delicious and flavorful Laos pork sausage and the important ingredients that are used in this dish. Laos sausage is one of the most beloved dishes in the country. This herbaceous sausage is absolutely flavorful and filling. If you are looking for a different type of sausage recipe to try, you might just give this delicious one a go! My kids absolutely love having this dish growing up. For me, it's easy enough ... Read more
The Foodie FISHinista
Please get your head out of the gutter before we proceed. Just kidding. But really, were you thinking, “OMG! What on earth is she holding and why?!” 🙂 Well, for those of you that aren’t familiar with this obscene-looking creature, it is known as a geoduck. Despite the spelling, which may seem rather counterintuitive, geoduck is actually pronounced “gooey-duck,” a Lushootseed (Native American) word meaning “dig deep.” This ... Read more
Hog Maws
Today I’m diving deep into a dish that’s a real blast from the past, but is making quite the comeback: Hog Maws. Now, I get it, the name alone might not have you rushing to the kitchen, but hear me out for reals boos. If you grew up like I did, you might remember your grandma or your aunties talking about how hog maws were the central highlight in the South every New Year’s Day. If you want to know what are hog maws, these ... Read more
How to cook raccoon
Prepared the way Al Travis does it, raccoon is flavorful, but mild and tender. George Ricks has many talents, but he said coon cooking is not at the top of the list. For that, he turned to friend Al Travis, who he met in college when they both majored in biology. The 57-year-old Travis lives in the house he grew up in located in rural 6th Ward in St. Helena Parish. I found him in his front yard stoking a natural wood fire in ... Read more
How To Bake Frozen Bagels
Get Ready to Bake Delicious Frozen Bagels Are you craving a warm, fresh bagel but only have frozen ones on hand? Don’t worry, you can still enjoy a delicious bagel by baking it to perfection. With a few simple steps, you can transform frozen bagels into a warm and satisfying treat. Let’s dive into the process of baking frozen bagels so you can enjoy a homemade taste without the hassle of making them from scratch. Ingredients ... Read more
Egg Noodle Basics
On March 11, 2012 by Erin Fullam **This post is part of the Get Real series. Please remember that this is meant as a learning community. We know that many of you are passionate about what you do and we want you to express that, just please do so in a way that will be an encouragement and aid to others making a transition. We want this to be a “safe space” for participants to learn. For that reason, we reserve the right to ... Read more
6 Ingredient Flank Steak Stuffed with Parmesan, Spinach and Lemon Zest (Pinwheels)
This post may contain affiliate links. See my full disclosure here. These juicy Stuffed Flank Steak (aka beef rolls, steak rolls or pinwheels)..whatever you want to call them just know it’s the EASIEST and most delicious best flank steak recipe ever! And it’s only made with 6 ingredients! It’s incredibly good, cheap and tastes gourmet. The stuffed steak ingredients include parsley, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and torn spinach. ... Read more