All about the sheer joy of cooking, baking and dining. I’m Joy and I’m out to discover my favorite foods, wines, beers and sweets.Tumblr (3.0; @foodissheerjoy)http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/Thanks to Lynne of Milk ‘N Cookiezzz for her Chocolate Chocolate Cookies recipe, which I found...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/18495129852http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/18495129852Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:09:16 -0500For dinner, a simple risotto with butternut squash, fresh basil and thyme and Parmesan cheese. Would...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/16785331228http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/16785331228Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:36:31 -0500Meatless MondayRisottoButternut SquashvegetarianThis is my first married Christmas! The hubster and I stayed home for the holiday, treating...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/14813737676http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/14813737676Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:21:51 -0500ChristmasChristmas DinnerHot PotRed Velvet CakePolenta Made fish poboys (used tilapia) and a coleslaw made from bok choy, carrots and apple for dinner and...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/12448990414http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/12448990414Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:41:22 -0500coleslawpoboys Sausage gravy is so easy to make. It’s only got three ingredients — sausage, flour,...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/12433264848http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/12433264848Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:26:23 -0500buttermilk biscuitssasauge gravyMy fiance is visiting and we’re spending the time watching movies. Inspired by the...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/4135065999http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/4135065999Sun, 27 Mar 2011 11:47:40 -0400fried chicken recipesweet cornbread recipeBusboys and PoetsWhen I’m feeling a little blue or a little blah, baking makes me feel like me again! Made dark...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/3078173225http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/3078173225Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:27:00 -0500dark chocolate cupcakeschocolate cupcakespeanut butter frostingcupcake recipeYour Nutritionista: The Value of Food: nutritionista: Inspired by this blog post about a London...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2935906863http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2935906863Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:58:03 -0500For dinner Tuesday night, I had savory lamb chops and yummy couscous pilaf in less time than it...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2935871114http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2935871114Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:55:00 -0500lamb chopscouscous pilafcouscouscuminBGR: The Burger Joint in DC makes a tasty veggie burger with brown rice. I wanted to copy it. I got...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2693435354http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2693435354Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:35:24 -0500BGRThe Burger Jointinexpensive mealsleftoversveggie burgerveggie burger recipecaramelized onionsI made brussels sprouts for a Christmas dinner side dish. My aunt slow cooked a pot roast, and...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2464909231http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2464909231Sat, 25 Dec 2010 23:17:00 -0500brussells sproutsChristmas dinnerSunny AndersonThese things are easy and dang delicious. I’ve only made these once, but loved them. And since...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2345238512http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2345238512Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:54:47 -0500Red velvet cake is one of the best things on earth. I know it’s bad for me because it tastes...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2345113201http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2345113201Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:45:26 -0500Entertaining is so much fun! I just had two people over, but it was lovely catching up and meeting...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2345061792http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2345061792Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:37:54 -0500lamb chopsRachel Raysweet pea risottoThe Chocolate PathGood mac n cheese is hard to come by. Restaurant mac n cheese is hit or miss — divine or...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2344719894http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2344719894Thu, 16 Dec 2010 23:07:13 -0500I am too excited that my good friend from college is coming to visit me in my new apartment with her...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2327116463http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2327116463Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:07:48 -0500Rachael RayBlack Cherry and Black Pepper Lamb Chops with Sweet Pea Risottolamb chopsrisottoIt’s a rainy Sunday evening and I’m chilling here with my honey. I’ve lived in...http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2193455321http://foodissheerjoy.tumblr.com/post/2193455321Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:49:20 -0500red beans and rice recipesweet cornbread