by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | Aug 22, 2015 | Appetizers, Snacks
I think the turning point for my relationship with cooking was in college. I get asked this question a lot, and it’s something I’ve thought about carefully. I used to make cookies and brownies with my mom growing up, lick the beaters or the bowl and...
by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | May 20, 2015 | Appetizers, Soups
The thing I love about cooking seasonally: there’s always something new just around the corner. The second I feel like roasted root vegetables are starting to get monotonous, things that are fresh and green appear and wake everything up. I like this quote...
by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | May 7, 2015 | Appetizers, DIY, Snacks
Crackers are very important in my house. Crackers and cheese can be a meal, a snack, a late night writing/blogging source of fuel. I can not resist a good cracker! With a slice of cheese or a dip, I’m powerless. DIY crackers could also be a fun...
by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | Apr 27, 2015 | Appetizers, Happy Hour at Home, Snacks
This dip is so simple and comes together in minutes. It’s great for a last minute appetizer or to take to a backyard cookout. My friend bought the stuff to make this dip, came over, and made it while I opened the wine – THAT is how easy and fast this dip...
by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | Apr 17, 2015 | Appetizers, Bread, Drinks, Happy Hour at Home, Meat
I’m a podcast fiend. I’m that girl that starts off every other sentence with “I was listening to this podcast the other day…” It’s probably annoying. I don’t know. But I learn so much, and now I’m addicted to several...
by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | Apr 9, 2015 | Appetizers, Snacks, Travel
I try to be healthy. Really I do. Sometimes I’m all cake and ice cream, and other times I’m like, GIVE ME MORE SALAD! It’s just a weird balance I try to maintain. These nuts help. I love to snack on a little something in the evening or before dinner....
