Ketchup is My Best Game

For centuries tomatoes have been included in dishes all over the world. Tomatoes are eaten cold or hot, and can be added to foods in both it's raw and cooked forms. It is even commonly used as a drink. One debate that has been the cause of many arguments over the years is whether tomatoes are fruits are vegetables, well I am here to save your friendships. Tomatoes are fruits! In 1893, the US Supreme Court decided that the tomato is a vegetable-based on the popular definition that classifies vegetables by their use. Tomatoes are typically eaten like a vegetable, so the court thought it was only fair to group with the vegetables. I wonder why this debate was so important it had to go to the supreme court? Inquiring minds want to know. Anyway, they are often perceived to be vegetables because their sugar content is so much lower than what we expect from a typical piece of fruit.

Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed

Most people have heard the saying "Faith the size of a mustard seed", which is a religious saying that is found in the Bible for those who follow the Christian faith. The mustard seed is very small in size, and the quote is supposed to represent always having faith, even if it is on a small scale. But the mustard seed is not just a religious proverb. It is actually the inception of something great, a mustard sauce!

Ranch is a Part of Who I Am

Although I love almost all sauces, my first true love was ranch dressing. So much so, that I have had many nicknames with the word ranch in it. It does have mostly to do with the fact that my last name is spelled ranch with the letter "b" in front of it, but it is also because everyone knows I have always loved it. Some of those nicknames include: Lauren B-Ranch and Hidden Valley(named after a brand)

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!