Recipe Testing

Recipe Testing

I like trying new recipes and have been recipe testing for Leite’s Culinaria for several years now. In the past, I haven’t written much about the work I’ve done for them, but I think people might benefit from my experiences. For anyone that...
Roasted Pork and Brie

Roasted Pork and Brie

Lately I’ve been on a bit of a de-cluttering kick and decided to sort through my freezer. The idea is to cook my way to an empty (or almost) freezer. As I went through everything I found that I had more pork than anything else (not surprising really – pork...
Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Food traditions can take root faster than you’d think. Several years ago (probably seven or eight) I decided to make a soup for Thanksgiving that I’d made a few times and had liked each time. It’s surprisingly simple, has few ingredients, and can...
Cinnamon Rolls in Poland

Cinnamon Rolls in Poland

Right now I’m wrapping up the home-stay portion of my trip to Poland and I’m staying with a great couple, Eva and Lukasz, that are just a little older than me. They’ve been feeding me typical Polish fare and food that they typically eat (some...