December, 2016 - The Hungary Buddha Eats the World

Kifli

Hungarian-style kifli are rugelach type holiday cookies made with a unique pastry dough made of butter and cottage cheese, filled with jam.

Happy all the holidays to you! I hope that you’re enjoying the day, whether it be in holiday or regular Sunday fashion. I’m home in Michigan and Mom and I are making a lazy Sunday of it. Little B might be home later, but…

Linzer Thumbprint Cookies

Do you know that before last Thursday I baked nary a Christmas cookie? That had to change, so I made these Linzer thumbprint cookies.

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Sunday Somethings

Hello, Sunday. The above is what happened when, one day, I thought it might be cute to take an impromptu Christmas picture since I was wearing a red striped shirt, and Crawley adorably jumped on my back. Clearly, success. In other things, it’s cold, yo!…

Roasted Mushroom Soup

Creamy roasted mushroom soup is perfect for a cold day- with hearty mushrooms and rich creamy to give you all the cozy vibes.

Kimchi Fried Rice

‘Tis the season for carbs. And this kimchi fried rice.

Well, more accurately in my house, ’tis the season to eat only those things that can be eaten out of a bowl. The one bowl wonder, perfect for tucking in under my electric blanket, spending minimal time washing dishes, maximum time on the couch.

Since coming back from Florida, I’ve been living true to this, living off some of my favorite winter (and freezer staples): cassoulet, lentil stew, tomato soup. It’s time for something a little different but equally delicious: Kimchi Fried Rice with Scallion Salad. (more…)

Sunday Somethings

Hello, Sunday. Well vacation’s over and I”m back at it hard until Christmas. The snow is falling (and will keep falling for the next 100 years, apparently) and The Sound of Music is on the telly. I was going to watch The Holiday but something…

Short Ribs with Polenta

Slow cooker short ribs with polenta are the perfect set and forget meal- rich vegetable gravy covers the cheesy grits for a hearty delicious meal.

Monday Musings

Hello, Monday.
How’s everyone doing? We are solidly into December and I hope your month’s plans are shaping up to your liking. Holiday plans galore on my end. It’s going to be a busy month filled with awesome things.

I’ve thankfully been away from my computer for much of the week so I have no usual sort of Somethings to share. So today, I’m taking a page out of Biscuits book and sharing with you a current snapshot of what’s happening in my world as I sit safely in my magical Disney reality.

Listening: currently to Hakuna Matata

Cooking: not a darn thing. what should I make next?

Drinking: a margarita, poolside

Watching: people. oh, the people…

Wanting: to see my Crawley, but not wanting to go home.

Reading: a magazine because I don’t love my book…

Looking: for some perfect Christmas gifts

Watching: last night it was Up. not sure about tonight

Needing: Little Buddha here with us

Wondering: What life will look like a year from now

Feeling: relaxed

Enjoying: my magical Disney bubble and time with Mom