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Puffy, Cheesy Breadsticks
I first learned about Halloumi cheese a couple years ago from a fellow food blogger. It is a delicious Mediterranean cheese that is salty, chewy and very versatile. It is widely available in Europe, but thankfully, it is becoming more popular here in the US. I have been able to find it consistently at Wegman’s, but recently I found it for significantly cheaper at Lidl. Our favorite way to eat Halloumi is to slice it and fry it in a pan with just a little bit of olive oil. This turns it into an upgraded snack, or a great addition to a salad. But a few months ago, I found…
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Bread, Beautiful Bread
My name is Melissa Joy, and I’m an addict. I am addicted to British TV. I love period dramas like “Downton Abbey”, and historical recreations like “The Crown”, but more than anything, I love a good cozy murder mystery. I get positively giddy when a new season of “Midsomer Murders” is available. Admittedly, this addiction is a tad troubling to my family. My husband is fairly certain I am taking notes for the perfect murder, should the need arise. But they can rest assured. Mainly, it just makes me want a nice cup of tea. Most recently, this habit has driven me to attempt to make homemade bread. I have…
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The Loaf of the Irish
This Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day, the day people with the slightest bit of Irish ancestry (or none at all) celebrate all things green. I have very, very distant Scotch-Irish roots and have been lucky enough to travel to Ireland, so my love of all things Irish runs deep. Not surprisingly, my favorite way to celebrate the holiday is with food. Around this time of year, you will find an abundance of corned beef, heads of cabbage and packages of all things Guiness-flavored in the stores. But you will also find Irish Soda bread, whether fresh from your favorite bakery or boxed mixes to try at home. One of our…
