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Pumpkin Bread is sweet and delicious, if not quite a dessert. Â This Pumpkin Bread Pudding takes it to a whole new level, and is a great alternative to pumpkin pie. Still trying to figure out that holiday menu? That’s ok, because I am too. I have 99 pages marked and magazine recipes flying about and…
These cheddar biscuits are the perfect flakey tender homemade biscuit. Perfect to whip up for the holiday menu but also easy enough to make from scratch for Sunday Brunch. No matter what, once you master making these from scratch, you’re never going back to the poppable canned kind. No large family gathering (or small for…
Hey Baby, how you doing? Because, right about now I am rushing to post this sweet little on the go breakfast treat and let you guys in on some swag I scored (back in August and totally forgot to tell you about). But hey, that’s cool because the internet doesn’t come with a time…
Sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food – Taco Mac and Cheese. This recipe uses simple ingredients like ground beef, spices, cheese, cream, and elbow noodles to create the perfect family dinner that everyone will love. Savory ground beef meets a creamy cheese sauce for a delicious dinner, just like our Cheeseburger Casserole. If…
Eating out is stupid expensive. And I am very very guilty of eating out lately. A lot. A lot more than I would care to admit. With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to tighten the belt buckle and get back to my roots – making dinner. I have challenged myself to…
I don’t normally like to post non-food items on here. But it’s my little slice of the internet and sometimes, I dig looking back through my files. This is a journal of sorts. Sure, most of my life revolves around food. And I know a ton of my great stories are started at the dinner…
The other day a video started to fly around the internet of Martha Stewart rather harhsly talking about ‘bloggers‘. Before I go any further, I should mention that I’ve never been a fan of Martha’s. I know that shes an amazing business woman and that is awesome, but other than that, I’ve just never really…
Nutella and a classic cream puff, it’s a perfect mashup. The best thing about these Nutella Cream Puffs, besides the amazing chocolate hazelnut flavor, is that they are deceptively simple to make. Shape, bake, and fill these homemade cream puffs for a party dessert that is impressive yet uncomplicated. Looking for the best cream puff…
Looking back at the archives reveals that there are simply not enough side dishes featured here. With the holiday season barreling towards us at hyper speeds that I am not prepared for, I am doing my best to spice things up and add a few. When serving a large party, I rely heavily on my…
Handsome and I are headed out for a weekend of adventure in North Carolina. I’ll be meeting his sister, niece, and nephews for the first time. It’s a much needed ‘family’ vacation and I, for one, am really excited. Handsome and I actually do really well in a car together for several hours – and…
It’s October. People are tweeting about their excitement, sharing pics of pumpkin everything from that giant chain coffee shop, and are in general excitement over the arrival of fall…. I remember when fall used to be my favorite season. But, at the moment, it’s just messing with my mojo. Sure the leaves are beautiful and…
This weekend was killer. Handsome and I participated in Bike to the Bay for MS 2013. It was a 75 mile trek from Dover to the beeches of Delaware with the option to add an additional 25 to round out the trip to a full 100. I went into the day wanting to crush the…
Let’s talk about that summer that I gained 10 pounds. This summer. And learned looking at the scale wasn’t the most important thing in the world. I’m 5’2″ – 5’3″, 27, and let me tell you, ten pounds is a big deal. A huge deal. I’m not sure I will ever reach a point when ten…
We we’re in desperate need for a long overdue hearty breakfast after a two day stint in  field on mountain bikes and a Ibuprofen induced coma from the night before. We hopped (more like hobbled) up and headed into the town of North East Maryland, wanting a some place quiet where we could sit outside, enjoy…
Want a grown-up twist on a childhood classic? This cake batter ice cream recipe is about to take you on a trip down memory lane—with a kick! We’re swirling in funfetti cake batter and rainbow sprinkles for that nostalgic flavor, but we’re adding a splash of cake vodka for a subtle, boozy surprise. It’s the…
Let’s face it, food bloggers can be a bit pretentious about food. We love to cook, we want to showcase out mad skills, and most of all, we want to share it with out loyal readers on our blogs the next day. But, here’s the thing. My ‘real’ friends could care less about any of…
Some of you may know this, but I sling comic books for a living. And let me tell you – there has never been a better time to be a nerd. Between the Big Bang Theory (and the 9 million people that ask my if I’m Penny and if it’s really ‘like that’ every single…
Yep, this post is late today. You know why? Pinterest. I’m not denying it. There are like 47 tabs open on my screen right now. 7 of which are just kittens being adorable. Thank God for the internet…. It’s another monthly installment of the Pass the Cook Book Club! Oh snap. This time we are…
So, as far as food blogs go, I’m kind of missing the mark lately. I didn’t realize some kids had already returned to school and looking at my Pinterest feed you all are well into Halloween planning and I’m over here still pulling together summer barbecue and ice cream posts. Oops. If summer flew by for…
Grilled Corn Chowder, The perfect recipe for a dreary summer day. I had a rant about #sharkweek, a rant about the weather, and a rant about the bookshelf I purchased and finally assembled that I think just doesn’t fit in… I am not sure I can return it. Oh noes. But then I finished a…
Let me start by saying this review is totally biased. Two Stones is my favorite place in Newark. Period. Now that that’s off my chest… A few years ago the tiny dive that was always an Irish pub on the corner of Marrow’s Road and Route 4 changed hands and became Two Stones Pub. Knowing…
Craving a light and easy salad that screams summer? Look no further than this refreshing watermelon salad! Packed with fresh watermelon, salty cheese, and a touch of fresh mint, it’s the best way to beat the heat and enjoy summer produce. Looking for an easy watermelon salad recipe? This watermelon feta salad recipe is for…
This last week was amazing. Fast. A blur. But amazing. A huge thank you to all the bakers, bloggers, and bidders who helped us raise $2812 in the Muffins for Muffin Bake Sale for Response-A-Bull Rescue!! Every item we had up for auction went, bids started coming in before the auction even went live and continued…
Today’s the day for our super big awesome bake sale for Muffin! Muffin is the sweetest little pit you ever did meet. She’s currently recovering with Response-A-Bull rescue, after being  found neglected and abused in Baltimore. Muffin is currently being fostered and cared for with some loving and amazing people. Her foster mom is the sweetest person…
Nothing screams summertime like an ice cream sandwich. Chipwiches will always have a special place in my heart, but these red velvet ice cream melts are the real deal. Nothing screams summertime like an ice cream sandwich. And I have been quite shamefully indulging in my fair share of ice cream sandwiches this summer. From…
We are one week away from the bake sale of the summer. Get ready to ruin that bikini body for a good cause as bakers across the country are donating tasty treats to be bid on all day July 17th. As you all know, we are rooting on Lil Miss Muffin, a pup found neglected…
Yesterday we decided to ride a grueling 60 mile road ride in 90 degree heat. That means waking up at early on my only day off, gearing up and going for almost 4 hours of constant pedaling. It was a long flat coastal ride (ignore that power plant in the distance) with great company and…
4th of July rocked, even though the fire works were cancelled and the locals decided to make their own. Sending my dog into fits… We had a happy and safe forth doing the things we love, riding and cooking. We got to relax and enjoy ourselves and have our first real ‘day off’ in forever….
You all know I like to be active. Well… now I like to be active. Two years ago I would have been shoving another cookie in my mouth looking for an excuse to play video games until 4 in the morning. I guess buying a mountain bike changed that. In two years I have become…
Vary rarely do I make a recipe exactly as it states. I don’t ever measure (unless I’m baking), I just toss things in, add things, omit things, and pretty much wing it after the title and initial concept are established. I also grind my own meat, 99% of the time. And damned if I have…
Breakfast is not my thing. Waking up and eating a pile of sugary sweet buttered pancakes or waffles. No thank you. But after a 20 mile bike ride, I can be talked into all sorts of things. Especially when my stomach is growling and I’m about to eat everything that isn’t bolted down in the…
I’m cheating. Don’t hate. It’s the first time in a long time I feel like I’ve let down my blog. But, it’s Monday and I don’t have a salad for you. Better yet, it’s the last Monday of spring, which means next week it’s a new theme, and I couldn’t even phone it in for…
Want a dessert that speaks to your inner child? Then, you need this Boston Cream Pie recipe. It’s the perfect solution when your sweet tooth comes knocking. Looking for the best Boston cream pie recipe? This easy Boston Cream Pie recipe is calling your name! Flaky pie crust and fluffy cake layers meet rich vanilla…
It’s not Monday – and I am desperately trying to stick to the salad theme until next week when Summer officially hits but there was a lot going on this week. So instead of having you time travel back to Monday when we are so close to the weekend, just bare with. ;DÂ The next few…
Need a quick ad easy summer drink? Â This Tropical Breeze Cocktail made with Seagrams Escapes hits the spot. It has been a long hard week. One of those crazy work from early til late, get home and more work is still waiting to be done. Wash, rinse, repeat. Â You know those days. And as…
Another busy weekend filled with mud, friends, and mountain bikes came and went faster than I would have liked. This is our second time heading to the epic 12 hour Granogue  race, but the first time really participating. Last year we had a killer view as we marshaled the ‘Tunnel of Love’ for a few…
In an attempt to expand the content on Pass the Sushi (and get around to those local reviews I promised myself I would start writing about 2 years ago) I am working on weekend bi-monthly reviews of local restaurants, pit stops, and watering holes that I’m stopping at along my travels. It’s hard for me…
Why hello Summer. You blasted in with out warning. It’s cool, I wasn’t ready for you yet. Hadn’t swept the back deck or gotten out the lawn chairs. The plants went from frost warning to brown stumps of dried out hat. But it’s ok. Come on down, we’ll make room at the table for you….
These Sticky Buns are the epitome of comforting breakfast recipes that will transport you to simpler times. The warm flaky dough is caressed in a gooey caramel sauce, giving you that melt-in-your-mouth goodness in every bite. ​Ah, the iconic Sticky Bun, the sweet cousin of cinnamon rolls and other sweet dessert breakfasts. We’re suckers for…
Turn heads with these savory grilled venison kabobs with romaine. The perfect venison appetizer or light dinner. Quick Social Media Rant Before we get to the Venison Kabobs I just have to say one thing. It seems like a day can’t go by without one social media network changing things for the better. Every time…