Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Risotto is a favorite around this house. It is the ultimate comfort food! Creamy, cheesy rice...be still my beating heart! So when Baxter requested mushroom risotto, I was quick to agree. I make this a lot when I have dinner parties because it is relatively inexpensive, deceivingly simply, and easy to make mass quantities. Bonus: you get a serious arm workout while making risotto! Let's get to cooking! Before I did anything, I put the beef broth in a sauce pan on simmer. I th
Brazin Zinfandel
Name Brazin Varietal Zinfandel Region Lodi, California Country USA Year 2013 Price $13.99 Oh Zinfandel, you are such a beautiful thing when you are not pink and sweet. This is one of my favorite varietals for those cold winter nights in front of the fire. I am clearly dreaming of cooler days as I crank my AC down to an unnatural temperature. But that is neither here nor there! So what does it mean to be an "old vine" Zinfandel? It simply means the vines are at least 50 years
On the Bayou
I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend! I spent mine on the bayou in Louisiana. I remember when I moved to Louisiana half way through my freshman year of high school, and it was the hardest transition EVER. My second day of school was "camouflage day" and my only piece of camo anything was a bandana that I tied around my purse handle. I showed up to school and people were head-to-toe camo, neck heavy with duck calls, and face paint to match. I ran to the bathroom and c
Taquito! Taquito!
I don't know about you, but I could eat Mexican food every single day. This last week, I pretty much did. No shame. Last night I made the "adult version" of a childhood favorite--- taquitos! This recipe is super easy and cheap! First, I cooked the chicken. You can definitely use a slow cooker to make the shredded chicken, but if you don't have that kind of time, just boil it! I put a pound of chicken thighs in a pot of boiling salted water for about 15 minutes or until cooked
