Kitchen Scale Winner & A Big Announcement!
on Nov 6, 2009 in News Evening all! Just a quick note to announce the winner of the EatSmart Precision Pro Scale Giveaway. The Angry Chef and I did a random number drawing tonight and the winner is… *drumroll* …Tangled Noodle! Here’s what she had to say a...

Fresh Goat Feta and a Visit to Sweet Pea Farm
on Nov 4, 2009 in Photos Tours Cheese farm goat rennet yogurt Ya know, I can’t believe the summer got away from me the way it did. I meant to post this months ago. No matter, though. This post is essentially about cheese. (And as all good cheese-lovers know, cheese is timeless.) So way back in June, my mo...

Chocolate Stout Layer Cake
on Oct 30, 2009 in Cakes Chocolate Dessert cake chocolate dessert guinness Be still my little mouse heart: This is the best chocolate cake I’ve ever made. I know. That’s a bold statement. Especially from someone who bakes a fair amount of cakes. But, I mean, look at this thing: And, it gets better. This cake a...

Gear Review & Giveaway: EatSmart Precision Pro Scale
on Oct 28, 2009 in News Products gear My Dearest Kitchen Scale, I’m sorry. I didn’t know how much I needed you. Please don’t ever leave me again. Love, Miss. Mouse Let me back up. For years, I hated my kitchen scale. It took up space. It was constantly in the way in my...

Spicy Buttermilk Fried Calamari
on Oct 26, 2009 in Appetizers Seafood buttermilk cayenne deep frying squid I probably shouldn’t tell you this, but I was the kind of kid who hid her lima beans behind the couch so she didn’t have to eat them. Hid, as in, concealed them. As in, tucked them behind and under our hulking, scratchy sofa when my mom w...

3 Warm & Toasty Fall Cocktails
on Oct 23, 2009 in Cocktails apple autumn chocolate cider cocktail guinness maple vanilla Psssst. Hey, you! (Yes, you!) It’s getting cold up here in New England. How about a toasty autumn cocktail to warm you up? With fall well underway, Cocktail Season is in full effect here at The Mouse House. We just spent an evening with the goo...

Pasta with Brown Butter & Chanterelles
on Oct 21, 2009 in Entrees Pasta & Noodles Veggies butter mushroom Starch Chanterelle mushrooms aren’t in season long, and they usually cost a mint when you can find ‘em. In spite of that, I can’t resist buying a handful whenever I can get my paws on them. They’ve got such a fantastic flavor—and w...

Sunday Pot Roast (a.k.a. Beast in a Pot)
on Oct 16, 2009 in Beef Budget Meals Entrees Party Food Before I start, I have to say: This is not the most photogenic dish. That aside, it’s hard to argue with a good, homemade pot roast—also known as “Beast in a Pot” here at The Mouse House. Pot roast is stick-to-your-ribs, winter ho...

Apple Pie in a Glass
on Oct 15, 2009 in Cocktails Dessert apple apple cider cider milkshake I’d like to introduce you to my new favorite milkshake. I can’t take credit for this idea. It’s my version of the Apple Cider Milkshake I had at the Ben & Jerry’s in Salem the other day, while I was waiting for The Angry C...

Crunchy Spring Rolls with Tofu & Shiitake Mushrooms
on Oct 13, 2009 in Appetizers Party Food Sides Vegetarian cabbage mushroom tofu Wait, Mouse, did we hear you right? Did you say “tofu”? As in, no pork? Yep. Tofu. You heard me right. While the venerable pig is one of my favorite beasts to cook, I followed the recipe I had, and made these spring rolls with tofu. And I...