I have a few traditions, or if I’m being honest, compulsions when making my homemade chicken stock. First and foremost, I always start off with the carcass of my rosemary and thyme whole roasted chicken. It all started when, after a lovely dinner of roasted chicken, I drudged back into the kitchen knowing that before […]
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Who would have thought that nonchalantly stuffing lemons into a jar and letting them marinate in a brine of their own juices would yield a product that is positively magical. I’m sure a food scientist could explain to me the chemical process (though salt is “neutral” and lemon juice is acidic, so I’ve been informed […]
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Scout’s Christmas wish is for dog treats. If she could speak, her favorite things would be as follows (most definitely in order of importance): treats, sleeping in, more treats, playing outside, hedgehog squeaky toy, “Grandpaw” Stacy, and mom and dad. Patrick and I are resigned to being 7 and 8 on her list, though we […]
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I wish I had discovered something like this years ago. I could have bought a small yacht with the money I have spent on overpriced candles. Well, probably not a yacht. Maybe just used rowboat. Don’t get me wrong, I still have a drawer full of candles that get burned faster than kindling. However, I’m glad to give my candle […]
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Dahlia Kitchen 