Author Archives: carey
Asparagus & Caramelized Ramp Hand Pies
So as some of you may know, I have but one sworn food enemy. That sweaty-tasting, eye-stinging, vile orb of slimy-yet-crunchy layers: The Onion. My dislike of onions has existed for as long as I can remember. My mother swears … Continue reading
Posted in appetizers, cheese, pie, snacks, spring
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Kombucha Berry Oat Smoothie
Lately, I’ve been feeling very, very lucky that I don’t experience spring allergies. This season seems to be especially hard on everyone in the Northeast, thanks to the mild winter. The boyfriend spent the past week suffering through what I … Continue reading
Posted in bachelorette food, berries, breakfast, drink, easy-peasy
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Anatomy of a Really Good Grilled Cheese
So unless you’ve been living under a rock as of late, you probably know that it’s grilled cheese month. And if you think I’d pass up an opportunity to get in on the cheesy madness, you’d better think again! I … Continue reading
Posted in bachelorette food, basics, bread, butter, cheese, easy-peasy
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Chile Relleno Quinoa Bites
So I really wish I could start off this post by telling you about my love of finger foods. And then give some serious props to Laura and her Chile Rellenos Casserole, which — with its two astounding and delicious … Continue reading
Posted in appetizers, cheese, jalapenos, snacks
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Blackberry, Lemon, & Thyme Soda
Spring, for me, brings craziness. Every year. Without fail. My attention span plummets to 5 minutes. I walk to the kitchen and then stand there trying to remember why I did. I drink lots more super coffee. (To make super … Continue reading
Irish Car Bomb Ice Cream Float
Uh, need I say more? It’s dessert. Made with booze. This thing pretty much sells itself. If ever there was a testament to my obsessive need to bring food ideas to fruition, this is it. I was having a tough … Continue reading
Posted in dessert, drink, party fun
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Maple Cream
Hi, I’m maple cream. A.K.A. maple butter. A.K.A. spreadable maple sugar crack. A.K.A. the cause of at least one of Carey’s high school cavities. Oh hello, maple cream. I’ve missed you! For those of you that are unfamiliar with this … Continue reading
Posted in basics, breakfast, edible presents
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Homemade Tonic Water
Do you ever take a moment to ponder which of your possessions you would never, ever, ever want to live without? Say you’re starting from scratch (with basic necessities for day-to-day functioning already taken care of), what are the first … Continue reading
Posted in drink, easy-peasy, party fun
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Champagne Cocktail . . . for Valentine’s Day!
Last week, I happened upon Sandee’s homemade sugar cubes. My first thought: “Whoa, adorable.” My second: “What would I do with them?” I don’t have people over for coffee or tea. I could put them in my friend’s beers, but … Continue reading
Posted in drink, easy-peasy, party fun
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