Category Archive: Cook it yourself

What’s for Breakfast? These Nuts!

Because we are chicken tenders, Mr. Food It Yourself and I frequently eat eggs for breakfast. However, our flock has been freeloading. Hennifer Aniston is still admitted to Kitchen Heneral Hospital, so she… Continue reading

Au The Pain!

It is snowing! In the north-eastern USA! In January! We must all panic and storm the supermarkets and forget how to drive! Since Mr. Food It Yourself and I planned to not leave… Continue reading

I Buried Paul II

How is it already late November? I am pretty sure yesterday was August 18th. Somehow, today is Thanksgiving Day in the USofA. This year, Mr. Food It Yourself, my dad, and I shared… Continue reading

Yes, I Can: Apple Butter

It is feeling like fall for sure in central Massachusetts. The nights are delightfully chilly. The wildlife is fattened up for hibernation We are getting ready to winterize the garden and chicken run.… Continue reading

Crafty Witches Like Snacks

It is the spookiest time of year! This weekend I was invited to a Crafternoon Gathering. One of my sisters-by-choice invited a group to her home for an afternoon of fall themed crafts… Continue reading

Girls Like Flours: Besan Tofu

I am a big believer in the “brown bag lunch” for work days. It saves money, and I always know something I like will be available. I have gotten into the habit of… Continue reading

Flapjack Is Fun to Say

There are two types of people in the world. Some (like me) wake up hungry and ready to dive in to a healthy breakfast before attempting any other activity. Others (like Mr. Food… Continue reading

A Late Summer Delicacy

A few days ago I realized that my sweet corn was ready to pick. How did I know? Take a look: The cobs felt full, the bumpy kernels were palpable under the husk,… Continue reading

All About the Technique- Scallion Pancakes

This year for Christmas I was gifted a copy of an amazing cook book- The Wok by J. Kenji Lopez Alt. The book contains both recipes and easy-to-understand explanations of the techniques required… Continue reading

Fandom Food: Kevin’s Famous Chili

Mr. Food It Yourself and I are fans of the TV show “The Office”. (The American version. I can’t tolerate the British version.) In one episode, Kevin Malone (played by Brian Baumgartner) makes… Continue reading