That Chocolate Cake

That Chocolate Cake

This is one of my standby desserts that I can pull out when I want to impress, but don’t have the energy for a major effort. There are several steps, but nothing about this recipe is complicated. While originally a two layer cake, I like the look of a four layer...
Guest blogger & Roasted Red Pepper Artichoke Dip

Guest blogger & Roasted Red Pepper Artichoke Dip

Today I’m introducing a new contributor, my cousin Kelsey. I’ve added some information about her to the About page. Kelsey’s a talented cook who’s been writing about food related issues in school and for the Iowa State Daily. I’ve invited...
Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream

Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream

Last year I ate at Spike Mendelsohn’s Good Stuff Eatery and fell in love with his Toasted Marshmallow shake (along with the tasty burgers and fries). I’ve had the chance to eat there several times over the last year. That’s why when my sister found...
My mother’s egg rolls

My mother’s egg rolls

I started this blog to create a record of my own cooking experiences, and as I’ve written this blog I realized that successful blogging is harder than it looks. When talking about my blog the question that often comes up is how I started cooking. I grew up in a...