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Erika

Weekend Extra: Eating Well on a Budget

I have been asked several questions in the real world that I thought would make interesting post topics sometime. A few of them ask about some of my favorite things, or a...

A Nice Sturdy Cake

Despite all the recent treat-indulging over the holidays, I had determined that I wanted to make a cake for New Years. We didn’t have any special plans, but I thought Abigail especially...

Why Is It…

This is a new year. It’s a great time to start over and re-focus and maybe try something new. For many, it’s a great time to refocus their eating habits and perhaps...

I used to hate these…

Literally. I would smell my mom cooking potato pancakes from my bedroom, and literally start gagging. Oh, how much I hated potato pancakes! I don’t know what it was about them, maybe...

Ending 2007 On A High Note!

Andy asked for potstickers the other day. As soon as he mentioned it, I started craving them myself. If there was one Chinese food that I love above all and could eat...

2008 Food Goals

Well, here is this next year’s list. We’ll see how we do. Some I plan to concentrate on more than others, and I admit that I had a difficult time coming up...

That Barefoot Contessa Is Trouble!

Because this was seriously one of the best eggs I have ever eaten. Andy is going to be all sorts of sad when he sees this post and sees what he missed...

A Very Simple Supper

Yet one the whole family enjoyed. The dinner idea began with a package of chicken wings. Everyone in the family enjoys chicken wings. They’re fun to eat, and there are countless ways...

So How Did I Do?

I thought it would be fun to look back at my food goals for 2007 and see how badly I did. 🙂 When I made this list last December, I expected normal...

What to Cook, What to Cook…?

Pretty fun looking huh? I have been pining for this wok for a long time. Steamed Dumplings anyone? To go with this gorgeous piece of kitchen equipment, a very nice cookbook that...

Merry Christmas from Tummy Treasure!

A Very Merry Christmas from my family to yours! We’ll be busy celebrating the wonderful holiday over the next few days. I’ll be back soon with an analysis of this year’s food...