Do you know someone who loves nothing better than cooking up a storm in the kitchen? Gift them a beautiful new recipe book this Christmas. Both a joyful bookshelf addition and a practical guide, each of these culinary tomes are sure to inspire their creativity. The British Cookbook By Ben Mervis A feast for the eyes, as well as a source of many a feast (550 to be exact), this British Cookbook combines pictures of food and local scenery. It celebrates traditional Blighty-based dishes from all around the isles and shows you how to make the most of the nation’s larder by harnessing each season’s produce. www.waterstones.com Parsi: From Persia to Bombay: recipes & tales from the ancient culture If...
When he first returned from space, William Shatner was overcome with emotion. The actor, then 90 years old, stood in the dusty grass of the West Texas desert, where the spacecraft had landed. It was October 2021. Nearby, Jeff Bezos, the billionaire who had invited Shatner to ride on a Blue Origin rocket, whooped and popped a bottle of champagne, but Shatner hardly seemed to notice. With tears falling down his cheeks, he described what he had witnessed, his tone hushed. “What you have given me is the most profound experience I can imagine,” Shatner told Bezos. “It’s extraordinary. Extraordinary. I hope I never recover from this.” The man who had played Captain Kirk was so moved by the journey...
Welcome to the weekend, friends! Just a couple more weeks until Christmas and I am so ready for it all. (Okay, I may not actually be ready, but I am certainly excited!) We’ve been enjoying our advent tree and taking turns reading a few pages from A Christmas Carol each night. I’m making plans for holiday baking as soon as the boys’ holiday break begins. ON THE BLOG this week: Soup that is filling and flavorful is a winner every time, and that puts white bean, sausage, and cabbage soup high on the request list at our house. Buttery, cheesy, flaky drop biscuits filled with shredded zucchini and carrots are a perfect match for all the soups you’re craving. Almost...
Arizona GOP Gov. Doug Ducey will soon be leaving office, but he is making his mark felt by having stacks of shipping containers placed along his state's border with Mexico, The Associated Press reported Sunday. The move was described by AP as "a bold show of border enforcement" by the outgoing governor. The containers, which are doubly stacked and topped with razor wire, are part of Ducey's efforts to shine a light on issues at the country's southern border. "Arizona is going to do the job that Joe Biden refuses to do — secure the border in any way we can," Ducey said, per AP. However, environmental agencies have expressed concerns that the containers could halt the flow of natural water in the area and cause lasting...
These enchiladas are super easy to make and can last up to two days. I bought everything at Vallarta, but I’m sure you can find most of the below ingredients at your local grocery store. Since I was going all out with this dish, I really wanted my beans & rice to be perfect – I purchased the sides pre-made from the Carnicería inside Vallarta. However you choose to accessorize your enchiladas, cheers to you and bon appetit! Watch the tutorial HERE! Prep time: 10 mins. / Cook time: 6h & 30 mins. Ingredients: Bone-in Chicken Breast Chicken Broth Chopped green chiles Pepper Jack cheese Mexican Blend cheese Corn tortillas Red enchilada sauce Himalayan pink salt + pepper Canola Oil...
