The Savage Flower

A Handmade Life

No Ordinary Cream Corn

The other night I was frustrated and couldn't think of what to make for dinner. So Ryan volunteered to come up with something that night. I could hear him scavenging through our fridge and pantry, thinking to myself good luck.  Then he walked out of the kitchen with this: 70's-esque Insta filter probably not the most appetizing. But it was delicious! He stuffed a chicken breast with fresh jalapenos and grated cheese and served it over a bed of cream corn. I pretty much inhaled my ... VIEW POST

Juicy Pork Chops with Agrodolce Sauce

Typically when you say "pork chop", I say "not interested." The majority of pork chops, at least that I've encountered, have been dry and tough (sorry, mom). That was before I was introduced to using a brine. A brine is heavily salted water that you soak meat in before cooking. It helps to break down the muscle fibers and keep the meat juicy...really juicy. These pork chops are served with an agrodolce sauce. Agrodolce is a traditional Italian sauce that has sweet and sour elements. In ... VIEW POST

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

I stumbled upon this recipe late last night and made 'em first thing this morning. These pancakes pack all of the flavor of a baked cinnamon roll, while feeling less heavy and dense. They're also super easy to make. Go on, try 'em...you know you want to! Check out that short stack of deliciousness! YUM. ... VIEW POST