Category Archives: Beef

Beef and barley soup

We recently changed cafeteria vendors at work and I’m definitely going through an adjustment period. The last vendor had me totally spoiled with tomato soup. Their soup station had 4 spots for soup that rotated throughout the week, but over in a separate corner, next to the crazy sandwich lady (just don’t get in line […]

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chili quest – the Hubster approved recipe

Well, ladies and gentlemen, here you have it: Hubster approved chili. Woot!   The recipe from the third attempt held out, even with stand in chili powder. I kind of forgot that we were out of Chili 3000 after the last attempt. Since I realized this about 5 minutes before needing to start the chili, […]

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chili quest – third attempt

If you’re tracking the Chili Quest you probably noticed that we skipped a number. For some reason my past self did not shoot the second rendition. But it should be noted because there were two important changes that came out of it. After the first attempt we sought out a more robust chili powder and […]

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Chili quest – First attempt

Back in August I was inspired by Rhubarb and Honey’s The 100 list. It is Kimberly’s way to document all the recipes she’s ever wanted to try but hasn’t yet. I thought this “kitchen bucket list” was a fantastic idea and originally intended to make it a standing category, like Kimberly did. But I found it […]

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Red wine and rosemary marinated beef

TGIF! We have finally hit our 6th and LAST weekend of travel. I’m already looking forward to driving home next Friday after work! It doesn’t mean our wedding season is slowing down (which is fine by me because we have some great couples this fall), but it does mean I’ll have a Friday evening to cook.   […]

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