“In Texas you can buy happiness. People generally order it as an appetizer. It’s called queso.” – @TexasHumor It is supposed to be a joke, but I find that chile con queso can, in actual fact, make most people quite happy! It may just be a Texas thing, but whenever people gather to have a [...]
I know, the ‘Big Game’ is this weekend … but I have a shocking confession to make. I kind of don’t like football. We are a hockey family which means we love the quick pace, the action, the inevitable bout of teeth shattering fisticuffs, and the blare of the goal horn when someone tips the [...]
I am a sucker for a good grilled cheese sandwich. Not just any grilled cheese, mind. Yes, growing up I loved grilled cheese sandwiches made from processed cheese slices and that cotton candy white bread. Let’s just say my palate has matured. These days I have some pretty strict standards for grilled cheese. They are [...]
It is almost time for the BEST part of Thanksgiving. If you would guess the big meal itself you would only be half right. My favorite part of this feasting holiday would be the day AFTER the big event when the left-overs roam free! I love left-overs more than the actual meal because they can [...]
I did a guest post for October Unprocessed over at Eating Rules! The photo above is of a dreamy, smooth Pumpkin Fondue that is packed with all kinds of goodness. It also taste FAR more evil that it truly is! Take a moment to take a look!
Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Rather than give you yet another dip, enchilada, nacho, or taco recipe I thought to provide you a spicy/salty nibble to help soak up all the celebratory May 5th drinks. For a long while I have been in love with bacon wrapped dates. Something about sweet, tender dates wrapped in crisp, [...]
Ok, sometimes you need things … I am serious when I say need. A few days ago I was discussing pigs in blankets with some friends on the Twitter. It became apparent to me that, despite our love of the finer things, a good old-fashioned pig in a blanket could reduce us to children. Happy, [...]
The end of the year is rapidly approaching, and it is time to plan those New Years Eve parties! This year, like every year, I will spend the evening with my family before returning home to ring in the new year with my husband and dogs. It is our little tradition. My mom serves the [...]
I find when guests come to visit that a good dip can make the evening. I’m not sure what it is exactly about dip that is so enticing, but I do know that a good dip recipe, or two, can be a life saver. Perhaps it is the communal aspect of dips, the fact that [...]
I always carry with me a book I call my ‘Inspiration Book’. This is the place where I jot down ideas, or flavors, so when I get back to my home kitchen I remember what it was, exactly, that inspired me. This little book has served me well, and it is directly responsible for this [...]
Monday, March 19, 2012
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