Jess Learns to Cook: #1 – Tomatillos, Buttermilk and Pork Butt

2 June 20142 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ 2 Comments

Welcome to my new blog series I'm calling "Jess Learns to Cook"! First, the story of what inspired the series. My friend Ally is pretty fantastic at all things domestic, and makes it seem so effortless. Enter heavenly cinnamon rolls. "The recipe is SO easy," she said. "Hmm..." I thought, "Ally's a liar. Either that or … Continue reading Jess Learns to Cook: #1 – Tomatillos, Buttermilk and Pork Butt

Lentil Stew

25 July 20122 October 2018 ~ jessbuildingjoy ~ Leave a comment

I'm awful at making slow cooker meals. "But Jessica, its so easy. All you have to do is throw everything together and turn it on!" Yes, I've been told, many times. Well, somehow I do a really fantastic job of NOT making good crock pot meals, except for this one. I kept reading that lentils … Continue reading Lentil Stew