ashcook – Page 10 – A Cooks Beet

I recently purchased an immersion blender. Now, you may be thinking “who cares?” but to me such purchases are a huge deal. Why? Because my...

I feel like this time of the year we are inundated with social obligations. There’s the work holiday parties, the secret Santa night at a friend’s...

Apple Pie?! What?! I know. I know. I know. Not exactly the healthy recipe I normally post. But let’s face it. It IS that time of year when it’s...

When I get excited about something I find myself emulating Oprah’s voice in my head. But instead of saying “John Travooooooooltaaaaaa,” it’s more...

As a nurse practitioner working in a hospital setting, it’s inevitable that I end up working some of the holidays. (No, babies aren’t aware...

I started a book club with a group of friends last year. We meet every couple of months to “discuss the book.” Actually we spend a good ten...

Last week I made burritos. I don’t know about you—but I can’t have Mexican food without guacamole and salsa. I trekked to the store to get my...

Although my favorite dishes usually come from the Mediterranean region, second on the list has got to be Mexican food! What is Mexican food??...