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Authentic Pörkölt (Hungarian Beef and Onion Stew)

December 23, 2020

Porkolt Recipe One of the most famous Hungarian dishes, this slow-simmered Hungarian beef and onion stew is loaded with flavor and is positively delicious! Marhapörkölt, Hungarian for "beef stew", is a prime example of how just a few simple ingredients can render the … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Affiliate, All Recipes, By Country or Region, Disclosure, Eastern Europe, Food, Hungary, Main Dishes, Meat Tagged With: beef, entree, Hungarian, Hungary, main dish, Marhapörkölt, noads, porkolt, sauce, stew

The Sausage Maker Digital Dry-Curing Cabinet Review (Part II)

October 22, 2018

If you make your own dry-cured meats and sausages, fermented vegetables or cheese, the Digital Dry-Curing Cabinet from The Sausage Maker is a dream come true! I’ve teamed up with The Sausage Maker to bring you this post. Welcome to Part II of The Sausage Maker Digital … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Affiliate, Disclosure, Home and Garden, Product Reviews, Sponsored Tagged With: coppa, dry curing cabinet, dry curing chamber, noads, proscuitto, review, salami, sausages, the sausage maker

The 1912 Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel: The Cabinets

August 21, 2018

We partnered with Bellmont Kitchen Cabinet Co. to bring you this post. For those of you who are joining us for the first time, we bought our 106-year-old home almost 3 years ago and after spending the first year remodeling a tiny guesthouse on our property (an insanely … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Affiliate, Disclosure, Home and Garden, Product Reviews Tagged With: bellmont, diy, kitchen, kitchen cabinets, noads, remodel

The Sausage Maker Digital Dry-Curing Cabinet Review (Part I)

August 7, 2018

I've teamed up with The Sausage Maker to bring you this post. If you make your own dry-cured meats and sausages, cheeses and fermented vegetables, the Digital Dry-Curing Cabinet from The Sausage Maker is an absolute dream come true! If you're into making your own … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Affiliate, Disclosure, Home and Garden Tagged With: cry curing, curing, dry curing cabinet, meats, noads, salami, sausages, the sausage maker

The Miele PG 8083 SCVi Dishwasher

June 27, 2018

A review of the Miele PG 8083 SCVi Dishwasher.  This is the dishwasher that keeps going and going, load after load, and is packed with a TON of features! I've partnered with Miele to bring you this post.  All opinions are entirely my own.  When we bought our … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Home and Garden, Product Reviews Tagged With: appliance, dishwasher, kitchen, miele, noads, review

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Component Playgrounds Swing Set Review

May 20, 2018

I've partnered with Component Playgrounds to bring you this post. We just installed a new swing set in our back yard last week.  For those of you considering a swing set we want to share with you the brand that we feel offers the best quality and value for the money:  … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Home and Garden, Product Reviews Tagged With: American, component playgrounds, heavy duty, lifetime warranty, made in usa, noads, play set, playground, reviews, swing set

Spring Cleaning with Open Nature™

May 11, 2018

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Albertsons Companies. The opinions and text are all mine. Blossoms are everywhere in our yard right now and the lilacs are opening, filling the air with the most wonderful fragrance. Being surrounded … Continue reading →

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The Miele ContourLine M Touch Double Convection Oven

April 22, 2018

I've partnered with Miele to bring you this post.  All opinions are entirely my own. The kitchen has always been the heart of every home we've lived in, it's where we spend most of our time.  And since our recent DIY kitchen remodel the time we spend in our kitchen … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Home and Garden, Product Reviews Tagged With: appliances, double oven, kitchen, miele, noads, oven, remodel, review

The adorne® Collection by Legrand Meets The 1912 Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel

April 11, 2018

I've partnered with Legrand to bring you this post. If you're looking to enhance the appearance, lighting and functionality of your kitchen, look no further than our top-recommended choice:  The adorne® Collection by Legrand! We recently finished a complete remodel … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Home and Garden, Product Reviews, Sponsored Tagged With: adorne collection, diy, home improvement, kitchen, legrand, noads, remodel, remodeling, under cabinet lighting

The 1912 Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel: Our John Boos Butcher Block Island

March 26, 2018

We partnered with John Boos to bring you this post. Welcome to Part 4 of our 1912 Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel! We did a complete DIY remodel of our 106-year-old kitchen.  Check out our kitchen demolition and our final kitchen remodel reveal.  Some of the original … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Home and Garden, Product Reviews Tagged With: butcher block, diy, john boos, kitchen, noads, remodel

The 1912 Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel: The Flooring

March 13, 2018

A special thank you to Armstrong Flooring for sponsoring this post. Welcome to Part 3 of our 1912 Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel! We did a complete DIY remodel of our 106-year-old kitchen.  Check out our kitchen demolition and our final kitchen remodel reveal.  Some … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Affiliate, Disclosure, Home and Garden, Product Reviews Tagged With: armstrong flooring, diy, flooring installation, hardwood, hardwood flooring, kitchen remodel, noads

The 1912 Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel: The Reveal

March 3, 2018

Thank you to our partners for sponsoring this post. Welcome to Part II of the 1912 Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel! For those of you who are joining us for the first time, this is the second installment of our DIY kitchen remodel series.  We bought our 106-year-old … Continue reading →

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Hammer Stahl: A 150 Year Legacy in American Cookware

November 11, 2017

I received some products from Hammer Stahl for review.  All opinions are entirely my own.     I've gone through many cookware brands and products over the last 20 years and only ONE has remained a constant in my kitchen, and that's my cast iron cookware.  All of the … Continue reading →

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Simmered in Tradition, RAGÚ Turns 80

October 3, 2017

Thank you to RAGÚ for sponsoring this post. It all began in 1914 when a young woman named Assunta Cantisano left Italy in a ship bound for America.  She took few possessions with her but among them was her family's cherished pasta sauce recipe. Then the Great … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Product Reviews Tagged With: noads, pasta, ragu, sauce, tomatoes

Catamaran Resort Hotel & Oceana Coastal Kitchen

May 30, 2017

We've partnered with the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa to bring you this post.Above image courtesy Catamaran Resort What are your family vacation plans?  If you want to stay stateside, we highly recommend San Diego as one of THE most family-friendly cities in America. … Continue reading →

Filed Under: America, By Topic, California, Hotels, Locations, Restaurants, San Diego, Travel Tagged With: beach, california, catamaran resort hotel, family travel, mission bay, noads, san diego, travel, United States

Healthy Food Swaps + 10 Healthy Salad Dressings

February 12, 2017

Since the start of the new year I've been focusing on cutting back on calories in an effort to shed the final few pounds I put on during the holidays.   Rather than go on an extreme diet, I've just been taking small, simple steps on a daily basis, swapping out high calorie … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Affiliate, All Recipes, By Type of Dish, Disclosure, Food, Sauces, Seasonings and Condiments Tagged With: dressings, low calorie, low fat, NAKANO, no oil, noads, rice vinegar, salad dressings, sauces

Protected: The Micro-Dwelling Project Part 7: The Kitchen

February 5, 2017

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Protected: The Micro-Dwelling Project Part 6: The Bathroom

January 5, 2017

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Mozzarella-Stuffed Crispy Portobello Burgers (“One to Five” Cookbook Review + Giveaway!)

November 16, 2016

I received a copy of Chef Ryan's cookbook for review and all opinions are entirely my own. If you like easy, quick, affordable, and crowd-pleasing dishes (I do!) then you should check out this new cookbook from Chef Ryan Scott which has been endorsed by celebrated chefs … Continue reading →

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New Seasons Market Is Coming To Seattle!

November 9, 2016

I've partnered with New Seasons Market to bring you this post about their newest location! Confession:  I am a total grocery store GEEK.  I love grocery shopping.  (My friends think I'm totally crazy.  Somehow they  manage to love me anyway.)  Strolling down the … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Product Reviews Tagged With: grocery store, mercer island, new seasons market, noads, Seattle, shopping, sustainability

Maximizer Fruit & Apple Cider Press Review + How To Bottle & Preserve Fresh Apple Juice

November 8, 2016

I received this cider press from Pleasant Hill grain without any obligation to write a positive review.  All opinions are my own. We purchased our dream home last December - a 104 year old historic home on nearly 8 acres, complete with a barn, stone greenhouse and … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Affiliate, All Recipes, By Type of Dish, Canning & Preserving, Disclosure, Drinks, Food, Home and Garden, Product Reviews Tagged With: apple cider, apple press, bottling, canning, cider press, fruit press, how to make apple cider, maximizer apple press, noads, pleasant hill grain, raw apple cider

Coyote Asado Smoker Review

November 6, 2016

I received this grill from Coyote for review.  As always, all opinions are entirely my own. I never thought I'd be grilling in November, but I am.  That's because I've been playing with our new Coyote Asado Smoker and it's heavy ceramic construction makes it perfect … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Affiliate, Disclosure, Home and Garden, Product Reviews Tagged With: asado grill, asado smoker, barbecue, bbq, coyote, grills, noads, outdoor cooking, smokers

San Diego’s Top 12 Family Attractions

November 3, 2016

I've teamed up with Visit San Diego to bring you this post.  All opinions are entirely my own. San Diego has consistently been ranked among the top best family destinations in the United States and just this year was ranked the #1 Travel Destination in the nation by … Continue reading →

Filed Under: America, By Topic, California, Locations, San Diego, Travel Tagged With: America, balboa park, bali hai restaurant, beaches, belmont park, budget vacations, cabrillo national monument, california, Casa Guadalajara, catamaran resort hotel and spa, corvette diner, family travel, family vacation, hornblower cruise, ja jolla cove, la jolla, la jolla shores hotel, legoland, mission bay, mormon battalion historic site, noads, safari park, san diego, San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, travel, United States, uss midway, vacation

Protected: The Micro-Dwelling Project Part 5: Flooring

October 21, 2016

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Aneto: The World’s Most Exceptional Broth

September 6, 2016

Artes, Spain.  This small town on the outskirts of Barcelona is home to Aneto, a broth manufacturer named after the tallest mountain in the Pyrenees.  Unless you live in Spain or frequent specialty shops in the U.S. you've likely never heard of this broth manufacturer.  But … Continue reading →

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Protected: The Micro-Dwelling Project Part 4: Light At the End of the Tunnel

August 31, 2016

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Protecting Our Home & Property with D-Link Home Security Cameras (+ Camera Giveaway!)

August 23, 2016

I received these D-Link cameras for review.  All opinions are entirely my own. I'm not an overly paranoid kind of person.  But I'm also not excessively carefree or naive.  I'm not oblivious to the fact that there are people out there, even in the best and otherwise … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Affiliate, Disclosure, Giveaways, Home and Garden, Product Reviews Tagged With: cameras, dlink, home protection, home security, noads, security cameras, surveillance

30″ Masterbuilt Digital Electric Smoker Review & Giveaway

June 15, 2016

I received this Masterbuilt smoker for review.  As always, all opinions are entirely my own. Masterbuilt, where have you been all my life?  I've had two other smokers before, both of which I used a grand total of...two times.  Ever.  They were a hassle to use, had … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Affiliate, Disclosure, Home and Garden, Product Reviews Tagged With: appliances, electric smoker, masterbuilt smoker, noads, product reviews, smoked peppers, smoked roast, smoked sausages, smoker

Bringing Vacation Home: Towel Warmers

May 8, 2016

We received these Amba towel warmers for review.  All opinions are entirely my own. This series looks at ways you can enjoy that "luxury hotel experience" right in your own home.  Today we're focusing on towel warmers.  The great thing about towel warmers is they … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Affiliate, Disclosure, Home and Garden, Product Reviews Tagged With: amba, bathroom, bathroom appliances, linens, luxury bathroom, noads, towel warmer, towels

Bringing Vacation Home: Quality Bath Linens

May 5, 2016

We received these Matouk linens for review.  As always all opinions are entirely my own. This is part of our series discussing ways to enjoy aspects of those luxury getaways right at home. We do regular travel work for The Daring Gourmet and three things we always … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Affiliate, Disclosure, Home and Garden, Product Reviews Tagged With: bath linens, bath towels, bathroom, egyptian cotton, linens, luxury linens, matouk, noads, towels

Protected: The Micro-Dwelling Project Part 3: Are We There Yet?

April 2, 2016

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Protected: The Micro-Dwelling Project: Part 2

February 3, 2016

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A Nine-course Evening at The Herbfarm

January 31, 2016

"Our Food Philosophy:  The Herbfarm believes that no dish can be better than its ingredients, and that the best ingredients are usually local." As National Geographic's #1 Destination Restaurant In The World, it was high time we visited The Herbfarm, especially … Continue reading →

Filed Under: America, By Topic, Locations, Restaurants, Seattle, Travel, Washington Tagged With: Herbfarm Restaurant, noads, restaurant reviews, Seattle, Woodinville

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KoMo Classic Grain Mill Review + Giveaway

January 28, 2016

I received this KoMo grain mill for review.  As always, all opinions are entirely my own. The KoMo Classic Grain Mill has changed my life. Okay, that's a little dramatic, but in some aspects it really has. When I first saw the KoMo Classic Grain Mill, admired … Continue reading →

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Protected: The Micro-Dwelling Project: Part 1

January 18, 2016

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JW Restaurant, Gig Harbor, WA (The South Sound’s “Best” 5 Years Running)

January 5, 2016

  Once again we bring you to the beautiful South Sound region of Washington State to historic downtown Gig Harbor. And this time we're taking a look at JW Restaurant. Based on outward appearances, JW is the most unassuming restaurant you can imagine. … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Gig Harbor, Restaurants, Washington Tagged With: gig harbor, jw restaurant, noads, restaurant reviews, restaurants

Our 104 Year Old Home: Moving In

January 4, 2016

We just moved in 3 weeks ago and we're still swimming in boxes!  So for this introductory post I'm using the pictures of the home's interior that were from the home listing when we bought it.  Every room since has undergone a makeover, some (like the sunroom) a complete … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Home and Garden Tagged With: historic home, home and garden, home improvement, noads

Portland’s Hotel Eastlund, Citizen Baker & Altabira City Tavern

December 29, 2015

All photos copyright The Daring Gourmet We recently took another trip to Portland, this time to attend a conference in the convention center.  Fortunately for us the closest hotel also happened to be the nicest in the area. Hotel Eastlund is a new 4-star luxury … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Hotels, Oregon, Portland, Restaurants, Travel Tagged With: altabira city tavern, citizen baker, hotel eastlund, hotel reviews, lloyd district, noads, portland, restaurant reviews

French Entertaining Part II: Nouvelle Cuisine (+ Alexian/Le Creuset Giveaway!)

December 23, 2015

I've teamed up with Alexian to bring you this post. Welcome back to Part II of French Entertaining! In our last post French guest cook Sandrine Vannson enlightened us on French entertaining "country style" with Duck Rillette and Pheasant & Rosemary … Continue reading →

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Gourmet Burger Shop, Gig Harbor, WA

November 19, 2015

This isn't your typical burger shop.  In a culture where advertising isn't always what it seems and the pictures don't always reflect what you get, in this case they really did get it right:  These burgers are gourmet. The moment we took our first bite it was evident that … Continue reading →

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