So you've got an Instant Pot, and now you're wondering what the heck to do with it? Or maybe you're still wondering if this so-called magical device will transform your life? I was in the same boat just a few short months ago, until my mom, a superb chef and former caterer, convinced me to take the plunge. A few months later, we've dispensed with our old slow cooker and rice maker and I'm now a complete convert. I am admittedly a kitchen gadget collector (my favorites are linked here for ... View the Post
Instant Pot Coq Au Vin & Herbed Mashed Potatoes
If you read my review of the Instant Pot (link here), you know that this compact device has recently taken our kitchen and weeknight food prep by storm. While we have been testing the limits of the Instant Pot, we have been scouring the internet for the best recipes, and this one floated to the top of the pack after reading about it on both Bon Appétit and Half-Baked Harvest (a fantastic food blog if you're not familiar). With the weather turning colder (even here in California!), we have been ... View the Post
wedding registry lookback: 10 kitchen essentials
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 Hopefully you made it through all of my unsolicited advice on why you should register and where to register here: The Wedding Registry Guide. Now let's get to the fun part - what should I register for? I had a serious amount of time to kill before our wedding, a few weeks after my business school graduation. With that said, you can trust these gifts are heavily researched! I spent hours (weeks?) putting together our registry ... View the Post