As most of my friends and family members would tell you, I’m not a big drinker. My mom has always said that she’d rather have cake than a drink, and I’ve taken her lead - I prefer to eat my calories rather than to drink them. That said, when it comes to cocktails made with rhubarb syrup, I can’t resist. I mean, really…who could?! Look at the color of that syrup! I still can’t believe that gorgeous ...
Archives for May 2014
Tuna Tarragon Pasta Salad
As a child, my all-time favorite restaurant was Fresh Choice. It’s probably not a coincidence, either, that my favorite restaurant was the one and only buffet-style restaurant we frequented. Let me assure you, my parents were getting their money’s worth whenever they took me to Fresh Choice! As a child, I relished the opportunity to make my own salad with all the good stuff (iceberg lettuce, ...
Mexican Cotija Corn
Since I’m feeling a little lazy today, I’m bringing you a recipe for a really simple yet lip-smackingly yummy side dish, Mexican cotija corn. Having a ready supply of fresh, sweet corn is one of the perks of living in the Midwest, and I’m excited to make good use of it this summer! ...
Strawberry Rhubarb Galette
For me, fruit pies and tarts are the quintessential summer dessert. While ice cream is a great treat when the temperatures are soaring, ice cream is available year-round. But summer fruits? If only they were available year-round! ...
Mango Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
It has been a crazy couple of weeks over here in the Cake Pants household. Final exams (both to study for and to grade), term papers to write, a wedding to attend on the opposite side of the country, a two-day professional workshop, and up next, another trip across the country for a graduation ceremony, and then a set of PhD exams at the end of the month…whew! Anyhow, it’s always difficult to plan ...