The September 2022 Grownup Dish newsletter features fall comfort food, decluttering tips, a fresh helping of midlife musings and lots of things I’ve been digging. Also, I did my first Instagram Live as part of Michele Sammons’ Bright Side interview series. You can watch it HERE. Have You Seen My Latest Videos? Click the
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has long been the gold standard for cooking oils in kitchens across the globe. This is largely because it’s versatile. It has a subtle peppery or grassy flavor, and you can use it for baking, sautéing, or cold dressings. Let’s dive in to the Grownup’s Guide to Cooking With Extra Virgin Olive
I’m not usually a sweets in the morning gal. The rush of sugar makes me feel horrible. But I make an exception for a warm cinnamon roll. And I recently tested the viral cinnamon roll hack that’s been blowing up the internet on TikTok and Instagram. It is so dang easy and gives you bakery results at home with very little
This Creamy Dreamy Lemon Dressing lives up to it’s name. It’s creamy because it’s made with … wait for it … cream! With only four ingredients (plus the option of your herb of choice), it’s very easy to make and oh so versatile. You’ll want to put it on everything. Use The BEST Ingredients
The August 2022 Grownup Dish newsletter features end-of-summer recipes, a sneak peek at our recent feature in a local Denver magazine, and an updated list of things I’ve been digging. Have You Seen My Latest Videos? Click the links below – It really helps me out when you like and comment. Is It Possible To Have Too
Meet Mr. and Mrs. August (and their little dog too!) Andy Warhol once said that everyone is famous for fifteen minutes. In this case, we’re temporarily famous in our West Highland neighborhood. The hubby and I (and #ruththecavapoo) were thrilled to be featured on the cover of West Highland Living, our neighborhood magazine
Food is essential for optimal health, growth, and mental acuity, and certain ingredients and combinations of foods affect the body differently. Milk will help with bone strength, spinach will give you plenty of iron, but if you want to build muscle, you’ll need to delve into the top sources of protein. These sources of high-quality
Have you heard of garlic scapes? They’re the stalks that grow from the bulb of a garlic bulb. And they’re delicious. My favorite thing to do with them is to make a Garlic Scape Pesto. Let me show you how I do it. WTF is a Garlic Scape? Garlic scapes look like super-sized chives, or scallions without the white parts at the ends.
Growing up, I wasn’t a fan of pork chops. To me, they tasted and felt like shoe leather. I was very surprised to learn as an adult that pork chops can actually be quite tender and juicy, if you know what you’re doing. Here are my tips and tricks for keeping pork chops tender. Know Your Cuts Pork chops can vary widely in
Many people can’t resist the heat of a savory meal packed with fresh peppers and spicy sauces. All deliciousness aside, there are some common misunderstandings and myths floating around about the effects of spicy foods. Some say your metabolism will speed up, while others say you’ll fry your tastebuds. Let’s take a look at some
