Some Methods to Make Homemade Ice Cream

By David & Martha Cox 07/21/2010

Homemade ice cream is synonymous with summer.  For me, it’s especially synonymous with the 4th of July.  But even though Independence Day has passed, there’s still plenty of time to get out in the backyard and enjoy some homemade ice cream with the family.
There are probably as many homemade ice cream recipes as there are [...]

Cheese Dip for $0.50 Per Person

By David & Martha Cox 06/16/2010

This past weekend, Martha and I had a number of our friends from college over to visit.  One of the obstacles we wanted to figure out was how to feed 10 people (give or take) several good meals without running up enormous bills.  This is a theme we want to explore a little bit with [...]

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

By David & Martha Cox 06/07/2010

Strawberry shortcake is awesome. Just awesome.  The strawberry shortcake recipe I’m going to show you is incredibly easy and is pretty cheap to make.
Basically, we’re just going to make some sweet biscuits, and we’re going to smother them in syrupy strawberry chunks.  Since strawberries are in season, now is the perfect time to try some [...]

How to Make the Ultimate Salad

By David & Martha Cox 06/04/2010

I’m gonna be really honest here: I’m not exactly a “salad guy.”
To me, salads can be cold, slimy things that don’t look particularly appetizing because they are uncooked and don’t give off a warm aroma.  However, there’s no denying that salads are a healthy addition anyone can make to their diet, so I’m going to [...]

An Easy Way to Enjoy Asparagus

By David & Martha Cox 05/26/2010

Spring is in full swing, and with it comes a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that are a little more expensive at other times of the year.  One of those is asparagus.
Asparagus has many health benefits, but it’s a tad on the pricey side–except when it’s in season.  So as you enjoy the warmer [...]

Easy Recipe: Chicken Quesadillas

By David & Martha Cox 05/24/2010

Quesadillas are one of my favorite foods.  In college, I used to go to the California Cafe in our student center, where I would order a chicken quesadilla–sometimes on a daily basis.  As a result, I had hundreds of opportunities to watch the cooks behind the counter whip up these tasty treats in a matter [...]