I am not afraid of flavor.  I enjoy food that is bold and rich in taste, and I also enjoy some heat in my dish. Of course I stock all the usual kitchen spices including various types of chili powders, cayenne pepper, Cajun and creole …

Pork roast slowly cooked with spices until tender make an incredible filling for these Tacos de Carnitas!  Topped with avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime this is dish is an explosion of flavors.  Serve with some black beans and rice  and of course …

Tired overworked wooden kitchen tools much in need of a day off. Cutting boards, wooden bowls, and spoons are some of the first items we reach for in the kitchen. Sliced, cut, scraped, stabbed, and pounded they are also some of the most abused hardest …

Last night as I stood in the kitchen pondering what I could possibly make for a Valentines Day treat, nothing came to mind. I am however of the belief that if I think hard enough there is always some thing. So just like Violet Baudelaire, …

These sugar cookies are a true winner.  I have used this recipe time and time again for various holiday.  The original recipe comes from the Betty Crocker Cooky Book published in 1963.  If you ever see this at a garage sale or used book store …