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about me
Welcome to my blog, my name is Lindsey aka modchik. A former Operations Manager with a strong desire to CREATE. In 2009 I decided my 9-5 job wasn't working for me (or my two kids). I traded my calculator for a camera and began building a blog. By the end of 2010 modchik-photography happened. I have a penchant for good recipes, strong coffee, iPhoneography, mid-century modernism, fashion trends, astrology and Pinterest. I get to talk about all of that here. I promise you'll never be bored.
recipes
How To Make Homemade Pasta
Last week on Valentine’s Day I decided to break out of my comfort zone and attempt something new for dinner, homemade pasta. Truthfully I wasn’t feeling my best but I like to do something special for my family that doesn’t involve red food coloring, heart shaped foods or sugar. Last year it was fancy take out sushi complete with chopsticks and bamboo dishes I had purchased in China. This year I was going for comfort. I happen to live close … Continue reading
Caramelized Shallot & Blue Cheese Dip
I’m settling in for some big football games this weekend, I know what you’re thinking does Tebow even have a prayer? Well either way the games should be good as we head the Superbowl. Speaking of this dip would be a good tailgate item. I made this fancy version of good ol’ sour cream and onion dip over the holidays and (because I was knee deep in reverb 11 last month) I feel like I owe it to ya to catch up … Continue reading
Martha Stewart’s Pear Crostata
As promised here is the recipe for Martha’s Pear Crostata from her book Martha’s Entertaining. I got to watch Martha make this first hand with Everyday Food editor Sarah Carey during her book signing/cooking demonstration last month. This is a free form tart that uses 3 simple ingredients along with Martha’s Tart Dough (recipe below). I highly recommend that you find sanding sugar, it makes all the difference in the world. PrintMartha Stewart’s Pear Crostata Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 50 minutesTotal … Continue reading
Carmel Crispix Mix | new recipe update
Crispix Mix needs to come with a warning label. You’ll keep eating it even if you aren’t hungry. Crunch factor is off the charts. Its like caramel corn meets crack cocaine. Kidding. I don’t like to name my holiday snacks after street drugs, “Here kids have some Christmas Crack.” No thanks. White Trash is mildly offensive, Puppy Chow? Now that’s just gross. Who wants to eat something named after dog food. Gag me with a spoon. I was introduced to this concoction years ago … Continue reading
Chef’s Mix Recipe
Endless cookie trays and sweets leave me craving something salty and savory to nibble on this holiday. As I thumbed through my new Macy’s Thanksgiving and Holiday Cookbook I came across an updated version of Chex Mix that called for roasted pepitas and chopped stuffed olives. They call it Chef’s Mix and it is delicious. I was given the cookbook by my friends at Everywhere Society to review with a list of recipes to choose from but I insisted on going with … Continue reading
Perfect Pecan Pie
Two days before Thanksgiving and all I can do is think about baking. If you invite me over to Thanksgiving you can count on two things from me (well three if you count the bottle of Vueve) Pecan Pie and Mashed Potatoes. I have always used my mom’s recipe until I started experimenting with heating the filling during the preparation and I have to say I’m hooked on heating. You can make your own pie shell from scratch or buy the refrigerated I promise … Continue reading
Latest Crave | Tamarind of London
Raise your hand if you like Indian food? (raises both hands) I don’t just like Indian food I LOVE Indian food. I certainly wasn’t exposed to many Indian dishes growing up in Southern California. I think my mom had one dish in her rotation, Hurry Curry. It was a very Americanized version of curry that included more sour cream and condensed soup then curry but I still thought it was the best comfort food aside from mac n’ cheese my … Continue reading
Holy Mole Chili Con Carne
Halloween is probably one of THE MOST favorite holidays of mine. I love the decorations (especially vintage Halloween), the pumpkin patch (best photo opp), the candy (butterfingers), the costumes (I was a Spice Girl once) and of course the COOKING. Every year its a tradition I make my Chili Con Carne that is a lot like mole because towards the end of the simmering I slip in a bar of 70% dark chocolate (my nod to Mole). It’s award winning … Continue reading
Plum Cobbler with Ginger Crumb
PrintPlum Cobbler with Ginger Crumb Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 35 minutesTotal Time: 55 minutes Yield: 4 servings recipe courtesy of Temecula Creek Inn to read about my stay here click here and here.Ingredients1/4 C cornstarch 1/4 C cold water 1 C sugar 2 Tbl Lemon Juice 1 Vanilla Bean scraped 4 C sliced plums 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/3 C ginger brandy 6 Tbl butter 3/4 C all … Continue reading
Toasted Pearl Couscous with Peas, Cherries and Almonds
To accompany the Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin (yesterdays post) we were served this delicious large grain couscous called Pearl or Israeli couscous. It has more of a pasta like consistency and is much more gratifying as far as carbs go. I may just never go back to the tiny sand-like couscous ever again I loved it that much. I am also seeing boxed versions from Far East with Pearled couscous I tried a couple and they are quite good for a quick fix. PrintToasted Pearl Couscous with … Continue reading
Balsamic and Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin
I love bacon. I know I try to eat healthy I really do, but there is a part of my soul way deep down that craves crispy smoked Applewood bacon. You know you could probably wrap a old shoe in bacon and it just might be palatable. What about wrapping a lean piece of pork and drizzling it with syrupy balsamic reduction sauce? Now you are talkin. Don’t be afraid of the ‘bacon wrapping’ part, I promise there is little skill involved here. Tip: … Continue reading
Citrus Salad with Snow Crab Claw
Today we are moving on to the salad course from the lovely dinner I had at Temecula Creek Inn, if you missed yesterday we started off the meal with a beautifully colored equally delish watermelon gazpacho (which is a cold soup). You could undoubtedly make this with any kind of seafood if snow crab isn’t available. I watch for the travelling seafood show to come to Costco and stock up on the king crab legs, a couple of those would … Continue reading
Watermelon Gazpacho
I’m going to share the recipes from last weeks trip to Temecula, so get ready for a bunch of new dishes that I not only tried but came home and made them again for my family, all with rave reviews. I even have a little surprise ‘foodie’ giveaway at the end of the week so make sure you come back on Thursday. First in the line up we have Watermelon Gazpacho and there is no excuse on this one its that … Continue reading
Mikey’s Creamy Peanut Butter Pie
I was on facebook the other day and something caught my eye, there was a link being shared with the lead in photo of a wedding ring and the words memorial. My heart sank as I read Jennies post about the sudden and recent passing of her husband Mikey. Her husband was also a father. Watch the video of him dancing with his daughter, my husband does the same thing, it must be a daddy-daughter thing they instinctually do, I love this. … Continue reading
BlogHer Detox
After this weekend and the food and the drinks and the Micky Dees consumed after midnight at Cheeseburgher all I want to do hit the RESET button on my body. Looking back I think stepping up on the liver cleanse herbs would have been a good idea as well. Enter the juice cleanse. I completed a 5 day cleanse with Ritual Cleanse a few months ago and I loved it. It was my very first cleanse and I can’t begin … Continue reading
