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26 Dec 2010

Katie’s Favorites of 2010

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Earlier this year, my friend Veronica asked me if I would be compiling 20 of my favorite posts to feature like I had done last year. At the end of 2009, I had 1,423 posts. Today, I have 3502 posts. Going through that many from this year alone does not sound fun to me. 2010 was a great year and there are many special posts that mean something to me, but the task is exhausting. After starting the process, I decided to opt out of it and bring you my favorites in other things instead as a way to look back on this year. Enjoy!

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07 Nov 2010

What To Cook & How To Cook It: Glazed Carrots

Before school started, I received a copy of Jane Hornby’s latest book “What To Cook & How To Cook It.” I decided to make this goal for myself that I would complete one recipe from every section of the book – breakfast – food sharers – sides – desserts – etc. Not too long ago, I decided to check off glazed carrots from the sides list.

I don’t want to give the recipe away because you can totally use it for yourself when you grab a copy of this book. 🙂

I do, however, want to say that I very much enjoyed my glazed carrots and am looking forward to more cooking adventures with Miss Jane Hornby.

10 Sep 2010

What to cook & How to cook it pt. 2

Hey guys!

I just received an advanced copy of Jane Hornby’s What To Cook & How To Cook It this past afternoon and let me just say that it is one gorgeous book. It is thick and packed with recipes that come along with beautiful and clear pictures. I was flipping through the book pre-dinner and found myself wanting to try a lot of them out, but maybe that’s because I was starving. I’ve decided that I want to try one recipe from each section ie) breakfast, side dishes, desserts, to share, etc. After I try them out, I’ll be reviewing them on my blog because as you know I’m new to cooking so I thought it would help give all of you a clearer idea of what this book is about as well as helping me practice a little bit more on my cooking skills.

Also, since I’m new to this whole thing and will be completely cooking everything myself this year – I’ve got a question for you. Before the end of the week, I want to make a menu for the following week that way I can buy everything I need at the grocery store on the weekend and know what I will be eating and managing all the food groups and that sort of thing. Readers – do you guys do this too? Any tips?

20 Aug 2010

What to Cook & How to Cook It

I have taken up quite the interest in cook books as of recently so I am very excited to browse this new book by Jane Hornby “What to Cook & How to Cook It” when it hits shelves October. It’s a beginners guide of course, but it includes 100 simple dishes that are known to be slightly altered including spaghetti carbonara and the perfect roast chicken.

Sounds perfect! Pre-order here