Issues?
Posted on October 22, 2006 - Filed Under Blog news | 3 Comments
So I was trying to get onto a few of my favorite food blogs last night and couldn’t. I tried my own blog and couldn’t get on here either. What’s the deal?
Anyone else have blogger issues last night?
Read the full post at Cucina Bella, a family cooking blog.
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Fall Feast-ival: Oh pie, oh my!
Posted on October 21, 2006 - Filed Under dessert | Leave a Comment
I promised this recipe over a week ago, and wanted to come through. I thought it would be a good addition to the Fall Feast-ival event going on at FitFare this month. Check it out if you haven’t already.
French Apple Pie
yields one pie
1 good quality pie crust (I like Oronoque Farms)
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup [...]
Penance
Posted on October 20, 2006 - Filed Under eating out, weightloss | Leave a Comment
When I realized I wouldn’t be getting home until late tonight, I decided that takeout was the best route to go. Although I had defrosted meat, I just couldn’t stomach slaving over the stove at 8 p.m. So I conspired with the husband and had him call in a deliciously sinful pizza.
Why sinful? Because I [...]
Penance
Posted on October 19, 2006 - Filed Under eating out, weightloss | Leave a Comment
When I realized I wouldn’t be getting home until late tonight, I decided that takeout was the best route to go. Although I had defrosted meat, I just couldn’t stomach slaving over the stove at 8 p.m. So I conspired with the husband and had him call in a deliciously sinful pizza.
Why sinful? Because I [...]
Salsa Cruda
Posted on October 18, 2006 - Filed Under spreads/dips, vegetables, vegetarian | 1 Comment
As promised, here is my recipe for salsa cruda. It’s got that fresh taste that goes so well with dishes that have clean tastes. It was fantastic with my black beans.
I think it would also be delicious with a fresh taco salad, grilled chicken or a seered firm fish like swordfish. That will be my [...]
Salsa Cruda
Posted on October 18, 2006 - Filed Under spreads/dips, vegetables, vegetarian | 1 Comment
As promised, here is my recipe for salsa cruda. It’s got that fresh taste that goes so well with dishes that have clean tastes. It was fantastic with my black beans.
I think it would also be delicious with a fresh taco salad, grilled chicken or a seered firm fish like swordfish. That will be my [...]
ARF: Black Beans with Salsa Cruda
Posted on October 18, 2006 - Filed Under beans, dinner, lunch, vegetarian | Leave a Comment
I just wrote a whole post and with a flick of the finger accidentally erased the whole thing. Don’t you hate when that happens? And of course this is blogger so I can’t just hit ‘undo’ and make everything right again. Oh, the horrors.
Black beans and salsa cruda (check back tomorrow for that recipe) have [...]
ARF: Black Beans with Salsa Cruda
Posted on October 17, 2006 - Filed Under beans, dinner, lunch, vegetarian | Leave a Comment
I just wrote a whole post and with a flick of the finger accidentally erased the whole thing. Don’t you hate when that happens? And of course this is blogger so I can’t just hit ‘undo’ and make everything right again. Oh, the horrors.
Black beans and salsa cruda (check back tomorrow for that recipe) have [...]
Life Lessons
Posted on October 16, 2006 - Filed Under lessons | Leave a Comment
Sometimes there are little lessons to be learned in both the kitchen and life. These little lessons sneak up on us like monsters in the night, leaving a lasting impression that cannot be ignored. In short, they are important.
Here are a few recent examples from my kitchen and life:
Lessons Learned:
Beware the overspray. Don’t stand too [...]
Read More..>>WHB: Fried Green Tomatoes
Posted on October 15, 2006 - Filed Under side dishes, vegetables, vegetarian | 6 Comments
What do you do when you are given a gigantic green beefsteak tomato? Make a giant batch of fried green tomatoes of course!!!
I’ve only attempted fried green tomatoes once before and they were a disaster. This time I was determined to create something that would wow even myself. I’ve read many recipes for this culinary [...]
