I'm Saucin'

Anyone who knows me knows that I am an absolute lover of sauce. There are not many things that I will eat without some sort of sauce. As a matter of fact, at this present moment, I cannot think of anything so that should tell you something. I actually have more than one shelf dedicated to just sauces in my fridge. How many sauces do you have in your fridge? I just counted, and I actually have 23! That is insane. I have a serious problem!

In the Spirit of Mardi Gras

In the spirit of Mardi Gras that took place earlier this week in New Orleans, I had to get in the kitchen and make gumbo! But, before we get into my experience, let's take a look back and learn a little more about Mardi Gras, and why gumbo is such a highly eaten dish during this time of year.

When You Can't Decide Between Sweet & Salty...You Choose Both

I recently tried bacon covered donuts from DK Donuts located in downtown Boise near State Street and 13th Street. A friend of mine brought me one, and honestly, I was expecting small chunks like bacon bits on the donut, but to my surprise, there were long thick cut pieces of bacon spread out across the donuts. Although I am a lover of all things bacon, I must admit, I was a little nervous about this one. I wasn't sure how well a salty piece of bacon would taste on a soft and sweet donut. I went all in and tried it anyway, and I was happy I did! It was almost like eating a bacon biscuit, and the maple frosting was like adding maple syrup to the biscuit. Yummy! I can definitely see myself warming that up, and eating it in the morning with a hot cup of tea.

Superbowl Goodies

Hi Friends!

It's that time of year again when we all sit in front of the television and root for the home team. Even if your team isn't playing we are still drawn to that last game of the season we all know and love called Super Bowl. We invite friends and family over to yell and scream and the television, commit gluttony, and get drunk!  Well, foodies, we are going to attempt to make your gathering a little less stressful with a few easy, yummy, recipes for the big game. Here are a few quick and easy recipes that your guests will love!

Fufu - A Taste of Africa

When your friend is an international pageant queen, you get the benefit of making her cook you African cuisine. Jannie, who is from Liberia, and her mom, Mrs. Hannah, introduced me to fufu a few months ago. Ever since I have become acquainted with the African community here in Boise, not too much time goes by before I hear, see, or smell fufu. All of my sheltered American readers such as myself are probably wondering, what the heck is fufu, right? Well...luckily you have stopped by the perfect blog to find out! Last night Jannie was kind enough to take over my kitchen to cook me some.

Boise Hot Spot

I lived across the street from the Boise Tech Mall for a whole year before I ever stepped foot in there, but once I did, I was amazed at all that was in there. I was most excited to find the 2nd floor area where you could eat or just hang out and have a beer or a cup of tea. The Boise Tech Mall restaurant is hidden away, and I feel that people should definitely know about it, and check it out. I sat down with the new restaurant owner, Zach Dummermuth, to hear his story, and I was able to even enjoy a few samples. I went in thinking I would have a little sample of one dish, and was pleasantly surprised to show up to 3 full dishes. He definitely spoiled me, and after that, it was over for the day for me. Straight to the couch I went, just me and my leftovers. Check out the 3 dishes he prepared for me along with my interview with him! 😃

The 3 dishes he prepared for me were:

"Eat Poor On New Year's, and Eat Fat the Rest of the Year".

Growing up in the south, it was a tradition to eat certain foods on New Years Day. Typically, when you go to any southern kitchen on New Years', you can expect to see a mixture of collard greens, hog jowls, cornbread, and rice, but one thing you will always see is black-eyed peas. But why? Well, let's dig a little deeper!