Eggnog with Bourbon

Eggnog with Bourbon

A few years ago, I adapted Alton Brown’s eggnog recipe to my tastes and the ingredients I had on hand that day. I wrote the recipe down, but then I forgot about it and didn’t make it for awhile.

Black Bean and Steak Chili

Black Bean and Steak Chili

After a warm and mild autumn this last week has felt cold, so Sunday was the perfect day for watching last week’s Top Chef featuring a chili cookoff. I got inspired to break out my crock pot and make…

Tomato Salad with Pistachios

Tomato Salad with Pistachios

One of my favorite dishes to make this time of year is one that I actually discovered on a flight to Washington D.C. Last year I was headed to visit my sister and I grabbed a copy of Food & Wine to take with me on the plane. The Green Tomatoes with Pistachio...
Homemade Ginger Ale

Homemade Ginger Ale

I gave up pop or soda (depending on the region you hail from) years ago because of my running, but even when I was a kid, ginger ale was never a huge part of my diet. However, after sampling ginger beer (alcoholic, unlike non-alcoholic ginger ale) while traveling in...
Grandma’s Homemade Fudge

Grandma’s Homemade Fudge

My maternal grandmother, Joyce, is famous for her chocolate fudge. I don’t know how many batches she’s made over the years, but its either hundreds or thousands at this point. Every Christmas Grandma gives each family, or grandchild living away from home,...
Poppop’s Healthy Pancakes

Poppop’s Healthy Pancakes

Poppop’s healthy pancakes are near and dear to my heart. On occasion, Poppop (my grandpa) and Grammy Marilyn would have the whole Bulat family over on the weekend for a big breakfast; Poppop’s pancakes were always served and are a family favorite. I clearly remember...