Category: Food

Super Bowl Snacks, Part IV: This Counts as a Vegetable, Right?

By Alicia Ghio When it comes to party snacks I often cannot resist the classics – chips and onion dip, loaded nachos, and yes, anything made with puff pastry. I know it goes against my “healthy eating philosophy” but I love all the fluffy, buttery goodness of puff pastry. Hey, everything in moderation, right?

Super Bowl Snacks Part III: Bair’s Swathed Swine

You might call me an instinctual cook; I’ve always been a very “Cook it ‘til it looks done” kind of guy. But before that sounds like I don’t know what I’m doing, I’m also a very “It takes me this long to make because it comes out amazing” kind of guy. I’m not always as… Continue reading Super Bowl Snacks Part III: Bair’s Swathed Swine

Super Bowl Snacks, Part II: Dipped in Beans

As someone who isn’t a sports fan, my only concern at a Super Bowl party is the food.  This smooth, delicious White Bean Dip is a great alternative to the usual hummus made with garbanzo beans.  It’s super easy to make and it’s a healthy option that won’t break your New Year’s resolution. Makes 6… Continue reading Super Bowl Snacks, Part II: Dipped in Beans

Super Bowl Snacks, Part I: Stuffed with Mayonnaise

So it’s the Ravens vs. the 49s — or HarBowl, as some are calling it.  Now the question is, what are you going to bring to the Superbowl party?  Here are a few humble suggestions… Mom-In-Law’s Artichoke Dip This recipe is low-effort and it tastes great!  (Hopefully it’s not “secret,” because here I am posting… Continue reading Super Bowl Snacks, Part I: Stuffed with Mayonnaise

Mosh Potatoes: One Rockin’ Cookbook

A couple months ago, I got an awesome housewarming present from Vegetarian Metalhead: Mosh Potatoes, a cookbook of recipes by metal musicians.  Compiled by Steve Seabury, each dish in the collection begins with an anecdote from the artist/cook, and there are lots of funny pictures of the bands “rocking out” in their kitchens. But can… Continue reading Mosh Potatoes: One Rockin’ Cookbook

Atheist Delivers Christmas Cookies to Local Merchants and Laborers!

I’ve been seeing lots of posts on Facebook regarding Fox News and their coverage of “The War on Christmas.” To be honest, I’ve been skipping all those super-secret atheist meetings where we all get together and plot to overthrow the Christian majority. I’ve got my own issues with Christmas. #1 – I hate the traffic… Continue reading Atheist Delivers Christmas Cookies to Local Merchants and Laborers!