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...where all roads lead to the kitchen.
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50 Women Game-Changers (in Food): #50 Julie Powell - "Home at Last" Chicken

the "Gourmet" prompt...50. Julie Powell- The blog that spawned a movie. And turned on a few more million to the great Julia Child. I can hardly believe that we are on our very last lady on &#...

27 min ago

Foodie Penpals - May 12

This is my first month participating in Foodie Penpals...and I have SO been looking forward to reveal day!  I love receiving packages in the mail.  I especially love it when said packages c...

1 day ago 2 people like this

the Summer of the Popsicle {2012}

So.  There is no denying that this year has been unseasonably hot.   Im amazed daily that while it is technically still Spring, weve had numerous days in the 90°s here in NW Indiana ...and ...

2 days ago 1 person likes this

Carrot, Mango, & Raspberry Popsicles

I declare this The Summer of the Popsicle!  Okay, The Spring of the Popsicle would be fitting as well, seeing as how it is only Memorial Day weekend and I have made four different types of ...

4 days ago 4 people like this

Avocado-Mango Salad w/ Gorgonzola, Bacon, & Toasted Pepitas

A while ago, I made a pact with myself that I would start making more types of salads.  I believe it came about when I was slogging through a couple years worth of blog posts trying to make my i...

5 days ago 5 people like this

50 Women Game-Changers (in Food): #49 Soraya Darabi & Alexa Andrzejewski {Foodspotting} - Greek Ski...

the "Gourmet" prompt...49. Soraya Darabi & Alexa Andrzejewski- Foodspotting, in which FourSquare meets those backlit pictures of dishes in diners and Chinese takeouts (with a dash of, wel...

6 days ago 1 person likes this

Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarón) w/ Green & Red Chile Crackers

Some things simply SCREAM summer.  Sitting down and sipping a particularly tropical, fruity beverage.  Sweet juicy pineapple or mango dribbling down your chin and arms.  Lips and often...

24 may 12 3 people like this

Spicy Chicken Strips, Fried Pickles, and Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Anticipation.  One of the main components in loving a particular series of books.  Anticipating what will happen in the world of the characters whose world you invest yourself in.  But...

22 may 12 3 people like this

Pastry Puffs {Ham & Cheddar or Prosciutto & Parmesan}

So a while ago, I mentioned being completely enamored by The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook.  Well, nothings changed since then.  I still am. But I dont want to reveal too much about the b...

20 may 12 3 people like this

50 Women Game-Changers (in Food): #48 Cat Cora - Strawberry Arugula Salad w/ Hazelnuts & Blue Cheese

the "Gourmet" prompt...48. Cat Cora- Being the only female Iron Chef earns Cora a spot on the list. Plus, her telegenic glamour and golden locks surely help in hooking folks on cooking—and ha...

18 may 12 1 person likes this

Pastel Azteca (or Aztec Pie) {she made, ella hace}

So.  Last month when my friend Leslie and I were tossing around what we should make for she made, ella hace this month, she suggested Pastel Azteca.  Huh?  I had never heard of it befo...

16 may 12 4 people like this

Roasted Plantains w/ Cajeta & Pecans

Plantains are a bit of a wonder to me.  They look like bananas...theyre even called plátano macho (large banana)...but thats about as far as the similarities go.  Theyre pleasantly meaty an...

14 may 12 1 person likes this

The Original Butter Bell Crock® {buy 2 get 1 free}

Honest?  I have always wanted a butter crock.  No joke.  It sounds silly, but we go through a LOT of butter. Were a toast kinda family.  Therefore, I always keep a stick of butter...

13 may 12

Chipotle Chilaquiles

Without fail, if my hubby ever asks me what I want him to make me for breakfast, I say CHILAQUILES!  I love them, you see.  Im trying to remember the first time that I ever tried them. &nbs...

12 may 12 3 people like this

50 Women Game-Changers (in Food): #47 Zarela Martinez - Camarones al Ajillo {Garlicky Stir-Fried Sh...

the "Gourmet" prompt...47. Zarela Martinez- The Manhattan restaurateur has done much to popularize, and demystify, regional Mexican cooking. Though both of Zarelas parents were born in the US...

11 may 12 2 people like this

Arugula and Lemon Couscous...

...over at Everyday Maven today! Thats right, Im honored to be GBOTW (Guest Blogger of the Week) over at Alyssas place today. I hope youll join me there for this easy, tasty, healthy recipe using my ...

10 may 12 1 person likes this

Lately... {5.9.12}

...Ive been loving this cookbook.  Current favorite.  Its one of those I checked out from the library and then immediately ordered from Amazon. ...my hold on this book finally came through ...

09 may 12 1 person likes this

Bacon-Laced Chocolate Cake

This cake was more than eight and half months in the making.  It comes from a section in a BHG magazine from last September that I ripped out and had pinned to my bulletin board for a couple of ...

08 may 12 1 person likes this

Blood Orange Margarita

Not that you need an excuse to chill with a tasty cocktail, but since today is Cinco de Mayo, well go ahead and name that as the reason for enjoying one before noon.  I think Ive mentioned befor...

05 may 12 2 people like this

50 Women Game-Changers (in Food): #46 Gael Greene - Orange Pour Cake

the "Gourmet" prompt...46. Gael Greene- She was one of the first powerful female restaurant critics and used that power to help millions of New Yorkers by founding Citymeals–on–Wheels. Gael G...

04 may 12 1 person likes this

Prosciutto, Parmesan, & Arugula Sandwich ...inspired by Sideways {food n flix}

A film that is a celebration of wine.  Im definitely down with that.  Thing is, you also need to be okay with a bit of "crass" to be down with Sideways, as well.  The story of ...

03 may 12 3 people like this

Mocha Oatmeal Muffins

Ive mentioned before that Im not the biggest muffin fan in the world.  I suppose I was spoiled by ones that were too sweet.  Or ones that were too "processy".  Or ones with no ...

02 may 12 3 people like this

Lately... {5.1.12}

...Ive been slightly obsessed with Simply Lemonade with Mango.  Seriously.  I cant even keep any around long enough to snap a photo or figure out something fun to do with it. Its too good. ...

01 may 12 1 person likes this

BYOB - Bake Your Own Bread (May 2012 Link-Up)

RULES:1.) To join in BYOB in any given month, simply add your blog name + name of bread in the correct category (or if youd rather send me your link and have me add it, I will do that) and link to yo...

01 may 12 1 person likes this

Crispy Cheese Bites w/ Bean Salsa + Allergy-Friendly Food for Families {cookbook review}

title:  Allergy-Friendly Food for Families author:  from the editors of kiwi (the bi-monthly magazine) publisher: Andrews McMeel soft cover: 240 pages photos:  yes chapters/sections: &...

30 apr 12 2 people like this

Canal House Cooking Volume N°. 7: La Dolce Vita by Christopher Hirsheimer & Melissa Hamilton {cookb...

cookbook: Canal House Cooking Volume N°. 7: La Dolce Vita authors: Christopher Hirsheimer & Melissa Hamilton publisher: Andrews McMeel flexibound : 124 pages photos: yes chapters/sections:&n...

29 apr 12 1 person likes this

Creamy Chicken & Spinach w/ Roasted Poblanos

A few hours ago I woke up to the steady patter of rain on the small metal awning outside of my front door.  The temperature in the house was just cool enough to warrant the warm blanket that I c...

28 apr 12 4 people like this

50 Women Game-Changers (in Food): #45 Diana Kennedy - Chipotles en Adobo {homemade}

the "Gourmet" prompt...45. Diana Kennedy- The uncompromising, adventurous Mexican culinary authority is profiled by Kemp Minifie in this issue of Gourmet Live. Diana Kennedy was born in Lough...

27 apr 12 1 person likes this

Risotto Bianco (...e rosso o verde) inspired by Big Night {food n flix}

Big Night is one of those films that Id seen bits and pieces of here and there, yet never seen the whole thing.  And really, I have no idea why!  Im a pretty big film buff.  And you kn...

25 apr 12 2 people like this

Spinach and Citrus Salad w/ Ginger-Sesame Dressing

Carotenoids, Fiber, Lutein, Lycopene, Omega-3s, Potassium, Vitamin C, Gingerol, and Isoflavones.  I bet those were the first things that popped into your head when you saw the photo of this sala...

24 apr 12 4 people like this

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