Lavender and Coriander Pickled Cucumbers

You didn't think that just because I'm off at camp in the backwoods of Northeast Pennsylvania I'd stop posting, did you? (Yes, I'm baking and cooking at a summer camp. More about that will come in a later post, but for now be sure to follow me on Instagram to see all of my latest treats for the kiddies.)

Who doesn't love a good pickle? I sure know I do. The best part is that they're much simpler to prepare at home than you can imagine. All it takes is a few ingredients and time. The most basic recipe for a pickling liquid is 1 part sugar, 2 parts vinegar, 2 parts water, and a small part salt (you can never forget about the salt).

Black Beans and Goat Cheese with Poached Eggs

Ladies and gentlemen, today we're going to poach some eggs. Now I know this may seem rather intimidating, but with a couple of tips you'll discover just how easy it can be. The key is a large enough pot, vinegar to help the egg whites set (also a good tip for boiling eggs in the shell in case there are any cracks), and the swirl. With these tricks in hand you'll be poaching like a pro in no time.

Spicy Chicken & Bacon Noodle Soup

Thanks to DJ Webstar and Young B. I will forever associate any reference to chicken noodle soup with this song and dance. Thanks a lot...

Nightcap: Lemon Green Tea, Whiskey, Anise & Cinnamon

Everyone needs a way to relax themselves at the end of a long day. Some choose television, some a bowl of ice cream, some a good book, and others a nice adult beverage. Before one lays his/her head to rest it is due time to reflect on the actions of the previous hours and ponder what one will do with those to come. Recently I've been spending lots of nights contemplating many aspects of my life, and on one recent evening I enjoyed this lovely beverage to get the thoughts flowing. Whiskey is as good as any therapist if you ask me.