The 20 Best Recipes from ‘Adventures In Domesticity’

I’ve had a run of culinary successes lately — the kind that have me boasting such things as “This has to be one of the best Adventures in Domesticity experiences of ALL TIME.” Well, it got me to thinking if I could actually pinpoint the BEST Adventure in Domesticity. I couldn’t. However, as I approach …

ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Gianduja-Stracciatella Gelato Edition (a.k.a. Hazelnut Chocolate Chip)

My ice cream maker has seen a bit of activity lately. In the past few weeks, I’ve churned out a delicious olive oil ice cream and a sensational Guinness milk chocolate ice cream (if only I had documented it), and last night, I took on my most formidable foe yet: Gianduja-Stracciatella Gelato. If you’re scratching …

THE GREAT FRESH TEST: Part 3, Reaching an Epic Conclusion

A few weeks ago, I embarked on an exciting journey that would have me comparing the freshness of veggies stored in regular plastic bags vs. Clearly Fresh Bags, which promise to keep produce fresher for up to 50% longer than traditional methods. Well, it’s been an intense, emotionally harrowing journey, and now I’m prepared to …

ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Flat-Roasted Chicken Edition (or the Only Roasted Chicken Recipe You’ll Ever Need)

Not too long ago, I found myself looking up the rules on roasting chicken for no good reason. Sadly, I didn’t get very far in my research because I quickly stumbled upon an intriguing link to a recipe on Martha Stewart’s website, and soon I was totally sidetracked. The recipe in question came from Lucinda …

THE GREAT FRESH TEST: Episode 2

Last week, I stuffed my crisper drawers full of fresh veggies and herbs in an effort to test out Clearly Fresh bags, which promise to keep produce fresh for up to 50% longer than ordinary bags. Well, it’s been just over a week; so yesterday, I examined the produce to see if there had been …

ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Ina Garten’s Tuna and Hummus Sandwich

Earlier this week, I made a batch of Ina Garten’s wonderful tuna salad in anticipation of assembling her Tuna and Hummus Sandwiches — one of her few healthy recipes. Well, I’m happy to report that I’ve since made some hummus (partially Ina’s recipe, partially my own), and today, I was able to finally move forward …

ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Revisiting Tuna Salad, Courtesy of Ina Garten

I had a downward spiral at the supermarket today. No, I wasn’t depressed or anything, but it was one of those trips where I walked into Fresh & Easy starving and emerged with much more than I had anticipated to buy. I just wanted a few basics, but then I got to thinking that it …

THE GREAT FRESH TEST: Episode 1

Exciting times here at B-Side Blog. Clearly Fresh Bags recently sent me some of their bags, which promise to keep produce fresher for up to 50% longer. Of course, I have to put this to the test; so above check out the beginning of THE GREAT FRESH TEST wherein I place various items of produce …

ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Oxo Garlic Peeler Cook-Off Edition

Back in late April, I posted about Oxo’s garlic peeler, promising that I’d give a free one away to whomever submitted the best tasting garlic-centric recipe. I shockingly did not receive a huge amount of submissions, but nevertheless, there were entries, and I did eventually whittle them down to two finalists. The contenders: RachWho?’s Roasted …

ADVENTURES IN DOMESTICITY: Mapo Tofu

With the premiere of Big Brother last night, I wanted to cook myself a dinner that would honor the show in some way. I ultimately settled on a much lauded dish from Fuchsia Dunlop’s Sichuan cookbook Land of Plenty. The recipe in question: Ma Po Do Fu, or Mapo Tofu as it’s commonly known in …