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For Sale ((by Emily)) :: Vintage Rectangular Glass Refrigerator Box, 6¾” x 2″ – $14 ((found in Napa))

For Sale ((by Emily)) :: Vintage Rectangular Glass Refrigerator Box, 6¾” x 2″ – $14 ((found in Napa))

This glass box is the perfect size! Whether it is a serving or leftover chili, a slice of cheesecake or that treasured last few cups of your homemade gravy, this box will store it perfectly!

Becoming a Pizza Maker ((and a little peek into my trip to Napa))

Becoming a Pizza Maker ((and a little peek into my trip to Napa))

About a year ago, I had the great privilege and fun treat of learning to make pasta from Chef/Owner : Tyler Rodde  ((Chef Tyler — “CT”)) at Oenotri in Napa. ((You can read all about that trip & pasta recipe HERE)) After 12 months of 

Becoming a Pasta Maker ((Napa part 4))

Becoming a Pasta Maker ((Napa part 4))

I must say, the idea of a head chef and restaurant owner personally training me in the art and science of pasta making seemed very exciting…until the morning came to be taught. I was nervous — like first day at a new school nervous. I needed 

“We came, we saw, we ate”: The Napa Valley Bakery Tour ((N. Cali trip part 3))

“We came, we saw, we ate”: The Napa Valley Bakery Tour ((N. Cali trip part 3))

It all started with an idea, but ended up being one of the most fun things I have ever done. You are probably thinking “Napa Valley is for wine tours, not bakery tours!?” Well, I must admit, I am not a wine drinker. I love 

It’s a wonderful whirlwind of a tour ((part 2)): The Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County and a Napa Valley Welcome.

It’s a wonderful whirlwind of a tour ((part 2)): The Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County and a Napa Valley Welcome.

We woke early. Our minds were set to Oklahoma time, but our thoughts danced through the recollections of where we had been and imagined the beauty and excitement of where the day would lead. I just love the internet, unless I hate it – but 

Chili Cheese Dog Pot Pie

Chili Cheese Dog Pot Pie

Ok – let’s be real, some days are Chili Cheese Dog Pot Pie days and some days aren’t. I love beautiful, fresh, seasonal ingredients – all the herbs, all the veggies, whole grains and heirloom garden treasures. You know I do – right? But – 

Cheesy Meatball Deep Dish Pizza

Cheesy Meatball Deep Dish Pizza

Cheesy Meatball Deep Dish Pizza is made using my favorite pizza dough recipe + 3 ingredients (including a recipe hack that brings the flavor!)

Sweet Dark Cherry ((+ Almond)) Yogurt Smoothie

Sweet Dark Cherry ((+ Almond)) Yogurt Smoothie

This little smoothie has recently become my favorite quick breakfast — it’s pretty much the best smoothie I’ve ever had! And because I can control the amount of added sugar, I feel like this smoothie is actually a healthy choice! It has a short list of 

Creamy Chicken Chili w/ Heirloom Posole & Yellow Eye Beans

Creamy Chicken Chili w/ Heirloom Posole & Yellow Eye Beans

Creamy Chicken Chili! Here’s another super simple recipe that allows you to get dinner on the table when everything around you, your schedule, your list of to-do’s and even your pantry are trying to convince you otherwise. Oh – and these flavors will knock your 

BBQ Chicken & Blue Cheese Sfincione

BBQ Chicken & Blue Cheese Sfincione

One of my menu favorites – Sfincione!  Sfincione is  Sicilian pizza and sounds a lot more complicated than it really is. It all starts with pizza dough. I prefer homemade pizza dough and have an awesome recipe HERE. I learned how to make pizza dough 

Cast-Iron Shrimp :: Food for a Year’s Newest Sinkology Recipe

Cast-Iron Shrimp :: Food for a Year’s Newest Sinkology Recipe

My newest recipe for Sinkology was inspired by my recent trip to Napa & Petaluma.

Frito Chili Pizza Pie

Frito Chili Pizza Pie

Homemade pizza has become one of my favorite family meals for many reasons. First ((and most importantly)) it tastes SO good. Second, I am just so very tickled that I have figured out at least ONE way to use yeast correctly; am I the only