These are not authentic Mexican beans. I repeat, these are not authentic. They are, however, delicious and went well with my carnitas. I cooked the dried beans using Smitten Kitchen’s recommended method. It is so easy. Mexican Influenced Cannellini Beans Serves at least 12 (probably more like 20) Ingredients: Bag of dried cannellini or great…
This Sunday, we had a few friends over to watch the Superbowl. I’ve been looking for an opportunity to make carnitas for a big group and was glad to have an excuse to do it. Everything came together really well, but was a lot more hands on than I intended. I had big plans to…
Color by missalaneyus Maybe it’s just me, but this constant state of snow has me yearning for a strong shot of color. Luckily, the 2011 Spring collections incorporated a variety of vibrant colors, often in deep jewel tones: aqua, red, royal blue, purple, fuchsia and green. In the photos above, you’ll see how they mixed…
Last Sunday, I had the unique privilege of attending a Test Kitchen event, an underground supper club started by Jenny Vergara. I’d heard about these kinds of events a few years ago and mourned the fact that Kansas City didn’t have one. You can imagine my delight when I first learned this unique dining experience existed in…
My mother-in-law Kim is this amazing, naturally talented cook. She has a slew of simple weeknight recipes up her sleeve, and while she couldn’t give you a “recipe” for most of them, she did train my husband on how to make a few of her dishes. And then, he showed me how. Her goulash is…
Blouses are the new shirt for spring, and they’ve been popping up everywhere. Cupcakes and Cashmere recently did a post on blouses with tie necks that has some pretty cute options. That being said, these shirts can be a little difficult to style, particularly if you don’t want to look too prim. If you’re wondering…
As some of you know, I’m a part of a Supper Club. Our small group meets monthly with each person taking a turn as the host. In our club, each person can decide whether they’d like to cook, choose a restaurant or host a potluck meal. Most of the time, our ladies cook dinner. Last week was my turn, and I…
I love to read, but often don’t have a clue where to find interesting, good books. Kim, a friend of mine, shared a link on Facebook that will become my go-to source. In 2003, the BBC asked UK readers to vote for their favorite books. The result was this comprehensive list of the Top 100 books. Some of you…
Mediallion or pendant necklaces are a great new accessory to try this Spring. To me, they feel more personal than the large statement necklaces we’ve seen for the last few seasons. They also pair well with 70’s inspired items shown on the runway.
