Pimento cheese sandwiches bring back childhood memories of sandwiches on white bread, laden with either homemade pimento cheese or the variety we called pimento cheese “spread,” that actually came from a glass jelly jar. Do you remember it, too? While chatting with my friend Tina and her fella about tasty dishes that contain dairy, pimento…
A New Year’s Treat: Pecan Sugar Glazed Goat Brie
With Christmas behind us, it’s time for me to share recipes perfect for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day gatherings. I’ve got several tasty nibbles lined up to share, most of them leaning toward savory. But a little sweet is always welcome, right? This is a super quick and easy appetizer or addition to…
Sweet Ginger Sriracha Roasted Cashews
I’ve been on a roasted nut kick, roasting nuts in the crockpot and in the oven. They make such a wonderful gift during the holidays and beyond. A cute little jar of roasted nuts is a welcome hostess gift any time of year. But mostly they are just delicious to eat! Yesterday I decided to…
Fried Tofu and Awesome-ish Sauce
One of my very favorite places to dine out in Kansas City is Blue Koi. Described as a noodle and dumpling shop, they offer flavorful food, an extensive gluten-free selection and an inviting atmosphere at both locations. Every time I drive by, I think about dropping in just to get their Crispy Tofu and Awesome…
I Ate Here: The Stone House, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Nestled into the hillside along Main Street in Eureka Springs, The Stone House offers a dimly lit, intimate space to have a glass or two of wine and an extraordinary cheese platter. Ever since spending a cozy evening at The Stone House, I’ve been wondering why there isn’t something similar to this in every town. …
I Ate Here: Port Fonda, Kansas City, Missouri
Recently I wrote about Taco Republic, a relatively new addition to the food offerings in the Kansas City area. Today, I’m writing about Port Fonda, a place that isn’t as new, a place I frequent, a place I can’t believe I haven’t written about already! What started as a beautiful food trailer (a vintage Airstream…