by perfectlittlebites | Jan 8, 2016 | Alcohol, cocktails
Here is a great cocktail I kind of threw together. It’s based on the classic 2:1 with something bitter formula. I got a bottle of Cody Road Rye for Christmas, and have been loving it. I didn’t want to make a Manhattan, but used that as a jumping off point....
by perfectlittlebites | Jan 7, 2016 | Photography
A behind-the-scenes peek at a my Smoked Gouda Grits. They were made in a crock pot for an upcoming issue of Frederick Magazine. This morning I was working with Jason from Turner Photography on the shoot for the magazine. You’ll have to wait until next month for...
by perfectlittlebites | Dec 28, 2015 | health
A few years ago I found a recipe for a red wine fruit jam. I’ve been sitting on the recipe for a while, having never made it. I honestly can’t remember where I found it, but decided to finally give it a go. Making a few adjustments, the base recipe is...
by perfectlittlebites | Dec 16, 2015 | health, Nutrition, restaurant
Starting in January 2016, I will be doing a few cooking classes at The Kitchen Studio in Frederick, Maryland. On Sat Jan 30th, I’m going to be holding a class called The Ultimate Southern Dinner Party. We’ll be making and eating Quick Pickles, Pimento...
by perfectlittlebites | Dec 5, 2015 | charity, fundraising, Photography, Recipe
For the 4th consecutive year I prepared a dinner to benefit our local food bank, helping to raise over $10,000. The menu uses both canned & dry pantry goods, as well as traditionally wasted parts, offal and scrap. Here’s a rundown of this years menu, as well...