homemade caramel

by Kressley // December 17, 2013 // No Comments

I started making caramel last year. Each batch makes about 120 pieces, and I ended up making 3 batches. Needless to say, it went over well. As with the peanut brittle, caramel is so much easier to make with a... Continue reading →

pumpkin and walnut ravioli

by Kressley // November 7, 2013 // 3 Comments

On Monday and Tuesday I posted about roasting pumpkins and making pasta, respectively. I actually did them on the same day to make pumpkin and walnut ravioli. I based the filling very loosely off of a casserole that my parents... Continue reading →

chicken soup – just add noodles, or gnocchi, or whatever

by Kressley // October 22, 2013 // No Comments

Here’s the thing, my dad is really good at making soup. Like really, really good. I would ask him what he would put in it, and he would just say “oh you know, a little of this and a little... Continue reading →

roasted acorn squash with walnuts

by Kressley // September 24, 2013 // 1 Comment

I know that a lot of people look forward to the return of fall because it means OMG PUMPKIN EVERYTHING!!!!, but I look forward to the return of squash – specifically acorn squash. I love acorn squash. I make it... Continue reading →

how to: make chicken stock

by Kressley // September 19, 2013 // No Comments

On Monday I posted about roasting chicken. After I make a chicken, I usually make stock. It is super easy to do, and I find that it is so much better than store bought stock because I can control the... Continue reading →

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homemade caramel

pumpkin and walnut ravioli

chicken soup – just add noodles, or gnocchi, or whatever

roasted acorn squash with walnuts

how to: make chicken stock