Category Archives: General
Recipes for Leftover Halloween Candy
What do you do with the gads of leftover Halloween candy on November 1, after the kids have eaten more than their fair share of cavities–er–candy, and the parents have surreptitiously sneaked a spare Snickers or two? I rip open … Continue reading
Lessons from the Farm (Share)
Have you ever thrown out slightly rotten vegetables and felt as though you were literally setting a $20 bill on fire? I have. Sometimes it happens within only a day or two from making my grocery trip, which can be … Continue reading
Fast and Easy Meals for Newlyweds
So you’re finally off the dating scene which means no more hunting for that special someone but that you might be expected to put together a decent meal from time to time. As a newlywed, you might find yourself wanting … Continue reading
Falling for Fall Recipes
Living in New England affords me one of life’s greatest pleasures: cooking through the seasons. I enjoyed summer’s bounty, firing up the grill, and sharing outdoor meals with family and friends. But I do not mourn the passing of summer. … Continue reading
Six Dorm-Friendly Meal Ideas
There are few things that hamper an aspiring cook more than a dorm kitchen. The complete and utter lack of space, the silly one-burner stove, and of course the other slobs that live in your dorm that never clean up after … Continue reading
10 Quick & Simple Fall Dessert Recipe Ideas
With the brisk air in place, nothing feels better than sitting down to seasonal fall desserts. Now that apples, pears, and oranges are in season, it’s time to get in the kitchen and whip up some cakes, tarts, and crisps with these … Continue reading
Cooking with Beer
Oktoberfest has officially ended. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop thinking about beer. Or, more to the point, beer and food. Adding beer to a dish, like adding any sauce, can add a richer, more complex flavor that … Continue reading
Savory, Spooky, Sweet: Halloween Treats
Fall is my favorite season and Halloween is my favorite holiday: I ache to take the sweaters out of cedar, I yearn for my heavy cauldron/soup pot, and I have an inkling to wear a witch’s hat to the bus … Continue reading
Caramel Sundae Syrup
One of my favorite grocery store product shortcuts is Smucker’s Caramel Sundae Syrup. Homemade caramel is not difficult to make, but I find the flavor of the Smucker’s brand perfectly pleasant, it keeps for a long time in the fridge, … Continue reading
Favorite Food Person: Rachael of La Fuji Mama
Meet Rachael, author of La Fuji Mama blog. Now, you might not have known that fusion cuisine is near and dear to Plummelo’s heart. So when we came across Rachael and her blend of East-meets-West cuisine, we gave her the … Continue reading
From the Editor
Swine Dining
Cooking from the Carpool Lane