2020-04-30 23:17
Learning how to drink wine is like the first day of a new job.
At first, you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing – and that can be scary and overwhelming.
You… Read More
Blog Directory > Food & Drink Blogs > Cooking & Recipes Blogs > Simply Playful Fare cooking-and-recipes Blog >
Simply Playful Fare Blog
simplyplayfulfare.com
Tags:
wine
cooking
chicken thighs braised
fridge
sister
lacking hereacircs
moscow mules
summer
huckleberry vodka
cookie
A food blog with an emphasis on cooking healthy food from scratch.
2020-04-06 14:00
Herbs and spices.
We use them every day to make our food taste better. Some even have medicinal properties. They come in every color and all have different flavors.
If you have a… Read More
2020-03-30 14:00
It was a warm sunny day as our car drove up the winding dirt road, dust trailing behind us. The windows were cracked just enough for the clean mountain air to drift into the back… Read More
2020-03-20 01:40
“Where there’s life there’s hope, and need of vittles.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien
Middle earth is a complex place, filled with light and dark, good an… Read More
2019-12-21 02:55
The Story Behind Disney’s Frozen
The original Snow Queen was written by Hans Christian Anderson, and had a very different ending compared to Disney’s Frozen.
Anderson writes a se… Read More
2018-09-03 18:51
If you’re a fan of SPF, you know we love cocktails. We’re relaxing with a twist on the classic Moscow Mule recipe this Labor Day.
We’ve upgraded our copper mugs &hell…Read More
2017-08-26 16:30
San Francisco Sets the Scene for Magic…and Cooking
In 1998, if you weren’t watching Charmed, you weren’t cool. It was Aaron Spelling’s new hip show about thre… Read More
2017-08-19 17:05
Things Could Always Be Worse
Imagine picking up a frying pan and lighting it on fire because you let it get too hot. Imagine under-cooking pasta so horribly that it crunches… Read More
2017-06-02 14:00
We’re so excited to have another post up on One Hope Wine. If you missed my last post on why they are such an awesome company, check it out here: Chicken Thighs Braised in S… Read More
2017-05-19 14:00
We’re so excited to have one of our recipes featured on One Hope Wine’s blog. They are a great wine company that supports just about any charity you can imagine, from provi… Read More
2017-05-05 14:00
Stress is one of the most problematic conditions that affects our daily lives. It used to play an important role — before we removed ourselves from the food chain, but now it mos… Read More
2017-05-05 14:00
Stress is one of the most problematic conditions that affects our daily lives. It used to play an important role — before we removed ourselves from the food chain, but now it mos… Read More
2017-04-18 14:31
Warning/Disclaimer: Do Not Use Your Knife As A Wand by flailing it around in the air. This would not be smart.
Master of Your Castle
You’re a wizard in the kitchen, an… Read More
2017-01-20 21:45
Do you agree that it can sometimes be challenging to find delicious healthy recipes that aren’t boring?
Maybe you’re in a rut, stuck eating the same things over and over again… Read More
2016-12-31 00:34
Two brothers drive cross-country hunting monsters and demons. This is the premise of the highly popular Supernatural series, now in its 12th season.
So what does Supernatural hav… Read More
2016-12-12 00:28
What do a 350 degree oven, Fillo dough, a granny smith apple, and two fuji apples have in common? They come together to make a damn fine apple pie bite. These babies only have 66 calories pe… Read More
2016-11-20 22:13
When you eat, do you ever watch other people eat? There’s something fascinating about it. Have you ever noticed that certain people chew more slowly and thoughtfully, while others dev… Read More
2016-11-05 20:00
We’re right smack in the middle of fall now, and all the pumpkin-y goodness that comes with it. The Starbucks red cups are here and so are the lines of people waiting to get thei… Read More
2016-10-17 03:15
Halloween is my favorite holiday. There’s something about the cool air, the movies about ghosts, goblins, and witches, and the spooky music that all come together for one spectac… Read More
2016-09-30 18:00
When it comes to maintaining energy and focus, the way your body functions has everything to do with what you eat. It is amazing how much of an impact your food has on how you function. Luc… Read More
2016-09-15 14:00
Vegetable pizzas are a great and healthy way to indulge your taste for savory and doughy treats, without risking adding unwanted pounds to your frame. Chock full of healthy ingredients… Read More
2016-08-29 17:00
College football season started this weekend, and we’re thinking about game time snacks. We love buffalo wings, but they’re not the easiest of appetizers to eat in front of… Read More
2016-08-10 19:00
Simply Playful Fare has reached over 500 subscribers! Also, SPF’s 4th anniversary was just a few months ago, so that’s even more reason to celebrate!
So, in honor of these a… Read More
2016-08-01 03:50
This is the perfect sipping drink for the hot days of summer. Enjoy at a summer BBQ, or all by yourself. We keep a Mojito base in the fridge for an even quicker preparation… Read More
2016-07-15 22:26
Sometimes you just want to play with your food. I’m talking about experimenting with flavor combinations, of course. If you’re a regular reader, you know that’s… Read More
2016-07-12 14:56
Who says chicken salad needs to be boring? Not I! In fact, chicken salad is actually a great canvas for some unique flavor combinations. You may have heard of curry chicken… Read More
2016-06-19 17:45
Honey-mustard is one of those time-tested, tried and true flavor combinations. But what happens when you kick up the flavor combination with a little dried thyme? Magic. Th… Read More
2016-06-01 18:25
Snap, crackle, pop! That’s not just the sound of a beloved sugary cereal; it’s the sound of crispy salmon in the frying pan. As a huge salmon fan, I was very pleased to learn tha… Read More
2016-05-14 12:30
Sometimes, all you want is a warm and hearty casserole that is comforting and delicious. You also want to eat healthy, which is why you read this blog. There’s no reason yo… Read More
2016-04-23 19:35
Today, we have an awesome guest post by Scott Wilson:
Settlers of Catan is one of the most popular board games in recent memory, with over 22 million sold in 30 different languages. It&rsquo&hell…Read More
2016-04-16 17:39
I’m excited to share a guest post with all of you today, about 7 health benefits of juicing, by Shelly Stinson!
Although juicing starting getting popular in the early ’90s, lots… Read More
2016-03-26 20:00
I love a salad that I can throw together at the beginning of the week and eat for lunch all week long. This salad is one of those. It doesn’t take a whole lot of prep or ti… Read More
2016-03-12 21:15
This is recipe is a continuation of last week’s honey granola recipe. This recipe is even easier and simpler than honey granola, because once you make the granola, all you h… Read More
2016-03-05 21:30
If you’re looking for a quick throw-together-breakfast recipe that’s also healthy, this is it. This granola recipe can’t get any simpler with only 4 ingredients. &nbs&hell…Read More
2016-02-27 17:30
Do you remember the Lisa Frank stationary line that came out in the ’90’s? It was all the rage. And that’s because they used every color in the rainbow all at o… Read More
2016-02-20 17:30
I love two things in one thing. I think most people do. Centaurs, Pert Plus, chicken and waffles, transformers, choose-your-own-ending book. These are all awesome things. … Read More
Subscribe to Simply Playful Fare
Get updates delivered right to your inbox!