June 2010
7 posts
“I like the word Peameal Bacon much better than the word Canadian Back Bacon. I...”
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Soft Oatmeal Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
I had a craving this morning. I was craving something hearty, sweet and semi-healthy. The cure? Jam-packed oatmeal cookies with a decadent brown butter icing drizzled over top. This recipe is simple, yields a large quantity of cookies and is quite quick. Enjoy and indulge.
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon...
Burger Bar
I think it’s time that this wonderful, wonderful restaurant gets the attention it deserves on Mariel’s Noms. Friends, go to Burger Bar. This little spot located in Calmar, Alberta (it’s on the main street…you can’t miss it) has the most incredible hamburgers and french fries I’ve tasted in my life. And trust me, I have tasted a lot of burgers.
Yesterday after...
Urban Farmin'
Okay, maybe the mid-sized planters filled with herbs and two types of fruits and vegetables I planted today don’t count as farming…but I am excited to tell you about my backyard farming/gardening adventures regardless!
One pot nestled on the deck in the backyard now holds pretty little rosemary plants, bountiful looking Italian parsley, lemon sage and chives (all bought at the...
In Season: Strawberries
I know what you’re thinking. Mariel’s still alive?!? Yes, I am! I have finally figured out how to downsize the monstrous images my camera likes to produce on this big old computer I have had to get used to operating once again, and so folks, I must announce: Mariel’s Noms is back in business!
To start things off once again I will share with you a simple, seasonal sweet that will...
“Hello Nom lovers! Just a little update: my poor macbook has took a turn for the...”
May 2010
17 posts
Tomato Sauce with Butter and Onions
There are certain recipes out there. You know the ones, the recipes that have gained god-like statuses through the various recreations they’ve endured on blogs around the world. For the most part, I’ve tried to avoid the temptation of following the pack and making these recipes, and just cook to the beat of my own drum! But my friends, this recipe was one that haunted my cravings for...
Incredible Pulled Pork with Homemade BBQ Sauce
Hello everyone! I’ve finally made something post-worthy (very post-worthy actually…I’m proud of myself). As the weather here has finally made a turn for the better, it was time to have a BBQ/Potluck…and my contribution was a huge pot of juicy, tender pulled pork! It was so easy and SO good that you must try this recipe for yourself…it was Texas BBQ good.
Start off...
“From now on I think I’m going to make sure that I make at least one...”
Fried Chicken, Cornbread and Red Cabbage Slaw
Sometimes I get instant cravings that cause me to drop everything and make/go out and get whatever it is that I’m in need of. Yes, they are that strong. Last night I instantly had one of these cravings, and it wasn’t one of the healthiest ones I’ve ever had…but it was damn good. I was really feelin’ a big pile of fried chicken last night…crispy, salty,...
Bubble Tea Tapioca Pearls
I finally made a trip to T&T Supermarket to pick up the bubble tea tapioca pearls that I knew they’d have and that I’ve been craving so badly. The night before this trip had included a late night adventure to Superstore, which has apparently shrunk it’s Asian aisle significantly. Disappointing.
I have to say, this isn’t much of a recipe post, but more of an...
Beautiful, Braided Bread
Baking bread is slowly becoming something that I absolutely adore doing… I love the uncertainty of it, you never know if your loaf is going to turn out right or not! Recently me and Katie baked up a couple loaves of simple, white bread, after doing her feature for “My Friends and Food” on the old blog (that feature will definitely continue over here, too)! The loaves turned out...
The Katie
So “The Katie”, the dish from the last “My Friends and Food” feature was finally made. It was so good! I’ll throw the recipe up on here too just to make things easier. Enjoy!
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
1-2 spicy italian sausages
1 hot red pepper and 1 hot green (or jalepeno) pepper, diced very finely
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all purpose flour
...
A May Birthday in a Winter Wonderland
Hello everyone! So this past day I celebrated my 19th birthday. My date of birth being May 4th, some years I am lucky enough to awake to birds singing and sunshine. Today, however, was not one of those years. That’s right, there was a full on blizzard in Edmonton today (see post below). It was awful. The heavy white stuff came down hard all morning and early afternoon, and unlike most of...
My New Home
Hello everyone!
I’ve made the switch over to tumblr from blogger, I hope you guys all enjoy! I’ve kept my old blog up and running for you to still be able to enjoy and use the old recipes:
http://marielsnoms.blogspot.com
Can’t wait to shape this one up into a wonderful food blog with much better and more colourful posts than my last one!
xoxo
Mariel