First on the First

First on the First is a foray into new experiences in the kitchen! Hosted by me and Kate of Food Babbles, we post on the first of the month.

Mille Feuille with Nutella Pastry Cream

It all started out so innocently… A call upon myself to explore those kitchen challenges I always wanted to try but never …

I’ve never met a bread I didn’t like. While my palate could be much more refined than it is, there’s one thing …

I am not much of a fan of reality TV. There’s very little that’s real about them, to start.I also don’t like …

I have a confession to make: the first time I ate a steamed (pork) bun was last year. March, to be exact, when I …

Getting Seasonal… When we plan our challenges for First on the First, we try to take the time of year into consideration. …

With Christmas only a few weeks away, we decided to try our hands at making candy canes this month for First on …

We’re getting cheesy this month for First on the First! With homemade cheese, that is. Taking something into our own kitchens that …

Penuche is a favorite Fall treat. Often spied at fudge stands at the various Fall festivals and fairs, I’ve always associated it …

Gâteau Basque is a cross between a cake, a cookie, and a pie and supposedly originated in the Basque region of France. …

When you think of pickles, you probably envision spears or slices, sweet little gherkins or spicy chips, but almost always cucumber. Did …