kitchen
Meg Hourihan Makes a “Mean” Chocolate Chip Cookie
Perhaps I get an abnormal amount of satisfaction from a well-done geek project. I also get an unusual amount of satisfaction from a great chocolate chip cookie. This project made me extremely happy, appealing to both my scientific side, and my… well, chocolate side. I do not have the privilege of knowing Meg Hourihan personally, but I can tell that we would get along! She writes a food blog ...
GeekMom’s Favorite Spam Recipe
What is SPAM good for? Well, it may be an acquired taste, but before “spam” became an online nuisance, it was a food. Remember? And while some snooty foodies will heap ridicule upon those of us lowbrow commoners who consider SPAM a legitimate ingredient, I have to say to anyone who is judging SPAM by its reputation alone, “Try it. You might like it.” Seriously! For example,...
Exploring the mysteries of homemade pie crust
Making a perfect pie crust is a skill that can take years to perfect. How can something made from such simple ingredients be so difficult to master? I don’t know! That’s why I always buy pre-made crusts! But this year, I am going to figure out the magic and mystery behind homemade pie crust. I have gathered some helpful video tutorials on pie crust making, along with some highly-rated ...
