Wei

Alright, so I’ve been messing around with some baking lately, trying to cut out gluten, dairy, and sugar. It’s been a wild ride, let me tell you. I started out thinking, “How hard can it be?” Turns out, pretty tricky when you’re used to the usual flour, butter, and sugar combo. Experimenting with Ingredients My first move was to find substitutes. I grabbed some almond flour, coconut oil, and stevia from the store. I thought I was all set, but boy, was I in for a surprise. The first thing…

Okay, so the other day I was thinking about how to keep things tidy around my place, especially with all the foot traffic we get. You know how it is, people coming in and out, sometimes with snacks and drinks. And don’t get me started on the spills and stains. So, I thought, why not put up some “no food and drink” signs? First off, I did some digging around to see what’s out there. I found out that these signs are pretty handy for places like libraries or museums…

Okay, so, I recently got into this whole cast iron thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey! I decided I needed a dinner bell, you know, one of those classic cast iron ones that just screams “rustic charm.” So I started looking around, and boy, there’s a lot out there. First off, I started researching, and I read that some folks really love these old Wapak pans with the Indian head on them. Apparently, those are super collectible, especially the #4 skillet. I thought that was pretty…

Alright, folks, let’s talk about my little kitchen adventure from the other day. I decided to give this whole air frying thing a try with a couple of New York strip steaks. Now, I’ve grilled and pan-fried my fair share of steaks, but this air fryer method was new territory for me. Getting Started First things first, I took those beauties out of the fridge. They were about an inch thick, which is perfect. I’ve heard that thinner steaks can get chewy in an air fryer, so you definitely want…

Okay, so today I wanted to share my little adventure with these glass dessert plates I’ve been using. I’ve always liked how they look, super classy and all, but cleaning them? That’s been a bit of a journey, let me tell you. First off, I started by just trying to wash them like regular dishes. You know, hot water, some dish soap, and a sponge. It worked okay for the most part, especially if I got to them right after using them. But sometimes, if I let them sit for…

Okay, so I gotta tell you about this thing I did last weekend. I booked this Annapolis dinner cruise, and let me tell you, it was something else. I’d heard good things about it, you know, seen some nice pics online and all, so I thought, why not? It’s not every day you get to sail around, have a nice meal, and just chill on the water. First off, getting everything sorted was a breeze. I did a bit of looking around for the best deal and ended up going…

Alright, let me tell you about this little kitchen adventure I had the other day. I was craving something hearty, you know, the kind of meal that sticks to your ribs and warms you up from the inside out. So, I decided to make pork chops and sauerkraut in my trusty crock pot. I started by gathering my ingredients. I picked up some nice, thick pork chops from the butcher – bone-in, because that’s where the flavor’s at. Then, of course, I grabbed a big jar of sauerkraut. You can’t…

Man, you won’t believe the day I had. It all started when I decided to treat the family to a Burger King feast. With prices these days, you gotta be smart, right? So, I thought, why not try their Family Bundle? Sounds like a good deal and I figured it would save us from cooking. First, I gathered the troops—my wife and the kids—and announced the plan. Everyone was pretty excited, which was a good start. I remembered someone saying something about “You rule” at Burger King, so I joked…

Okay, so I tried making chewy M&M brown sugar cookies today, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a journey. I’ve been craving that soft, chewy texture with a little bit of crunch from the M&Ms, you know? So I started by gathering all my stuff. Flour, check. Brown sugar, check. Butter, eggs, the usual suspects. First off, I mixed all the dry ingredients in one bowl. I just threw in some flour, a pinch of cinnamon, some baking soda, and a bit of salt. I whisked…

So, the other day, I was scrolling through my Instagram feed, and I saw this beautiful dish topped with something called “truffle sauce.” I love trying new foods, but I had no idea what truffle sauce was. That’s when I decided to dive in and figure it out. First, I hit up Google to get a basic understanding. Turns out, truffle sauce is basically a fancy condiment that gets its flavor from truffles. Not the chocolate kind, but the fungi kind that grow underground. Apparently, these truffles are a big…