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food and thrift finds
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If God had intended us to follow recipes, He wouldn't have given us grandmothers. ~Linda Henley
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My Food Cravings...and a New Week!

The Big Red Bold Burger Its been exactly one week, since yesterday that I had to part from my sweet kitty, Prince...things have not been the same. I have been just in a state of "disbelief" t...

2 days ago

Popovers...and Good Bye!

No...Im not saying Good Bye...although, I wanted to take a break, which I did for a week, and then again, just recently, with all the stress and making my final decision to have my precious, and loya...

6 days ago

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pudding...a Guest Post

Its beautiful spring, everywhere...although here, in South Florida we do not know the difference, because for us, as they say "spring has sprung"...and it sprung quite early which we consider...

21 may 12 1 person likes this

Mango Jelly Roll...a Guest Post

I finally have the privilege of introducing my sweet daughter, Lora @ Cake Duchess ...who is so kind to guest post for me, which I have already mentioned about 1 month ago when I had my hand inj...

17 may 12 1 person likes this

Spaghetti with Sardines

I dont know what to call this quick pasta, especially when it takes just about 20 minutes to make it. When you just decide to hit your cupboard to find something quick, simple, and actually delicious...

15 may 12

Spicy Red Bean Stew

Do you sometimes just browse through blogs, from other blogs, by just clicking over to a blog with s "shout-out?"...well, I do that quite a lot lately, and get so distracted with what I was o...

11 may 12

Whole Wheat Focaccia...for #Breaking Bread

I love to bake a nice focaccia every now-and-then; but this time I was eager to bake an entirely different one than my usual simple rosemary focaccia. Just did not have my own recipe for a different ...

08 may 12

Kung Pao Chicken...and Cinco de Mayo!

What does a spicy Sechuan Chicken have to do with Cinco de Mayo?...absolutely nothing!  The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the Fre...

05 may 12

Coconut Macaroons

To Guest Post? or not...That is the Question! Coconut Macaroons have been around for a long time; just dont confuse it with the Macarons...which is the French version of the beautiful egg whites, pip...

01 may 12 1 person likes this

Stracciatella=Ita lian Egg Drop Soup

Dont you agree about the pretty gold and brown colors on that pretty soup, or caffe latte mug?...well, its a thrift find! I purchased a set of two @ Goodwill, for a $1.49 each. The bottom matching go...

27 apr 12

Raspberry Streusel Bars...and a Guest Post

First things first...I would like to thank all of you for your kind comforting, and encouraging words regarding my cat Prince, and my injured hands...which is a whole lot better now. Its healing very...

24 apr 12 1 person likes this

Feta Cheese LOVE...and taking a short break!

Tomato, feta cheese, fresh mint, and red onion salad with lemon, and white wine vinaigrette Tri-color tortellini salad with feta cheese, and Greek olives and white wine vinaigrette Since I have a blo...

19 apr 12 1 person likes this

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

Its Sunday, and I was going to wait till tomorrow to do another post but I feel like Im just really prolonging it, and trying to "milk" my last post to get more comment?...or maybe I should h...

15 apr 12 3 people like this

Very Berry...oh, so Good Shortcakes

I am so way behind with commenting, and even my posting. Here it is, Wednesday, and I missed my Mondays post due to the holidays, and all the catching up to do in my household. I also downsized so mu...

11 apr 12

Flourless Chocolate Mousse Cake

Yesterday was such an amazing day...later, celebrating Passover Seder with family, and friends. My only contribution was, the Flourless Chocolate Mousse Cake. (recipe will follow on the next post, al...

07 apr 12 1 person likes this

Easter Menu Suggestions...and Awards!

Homemade Garlic Rolls These amazing homemade garlic rolls, filled with fresh herbs and lots of garlic may not be the appropriate type of rolls for Easter, but I assure you everyone will love it as an...

04 apr 12

Linguine with Pancetta, Prawns (Shrimp) and Rocket (Arugula)

A few days ago, my friend Michael, from Me, My Food and I, posted the most fabulous linguine with pancetta, shrimp and arugula, and to top it off, he made a video of this amazing preparation. I could...

02 apr 12

Hungarian Sour Cherry Strudel

When you see a plate of delicate and light cherry strudel...you know Spring is here!...in South Florida, we are now experiencing the most beautiful spring weather any state in the U.S. can experience...

29 mar 12 1 person likes this

Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup

This is the last of my "cure for all" healthy, spicy, and super colorful dishes for my long lasting illness. Today is a new day, and the start of Spring...although in South Florida we have ex...

27 mar 12 1 person likes this

Breakfast for Dinner?...or Dinner for Breakfast!

When you finally feel a sigh of relief that you are on the "mend" again, you can just sit back...relax, and thank God you are "alive and kicking!"...seriously, this is how Im feeling ...

23 mar 12 1 person likes this

Spicy Thai Squid (Calamari) Salad

When it comes to being sick, Im the worst person that I know, and even; the worst "patient" that I know! My family cant stand to be around me, Im so grouchy, irritable, and miserable! Yes, it...

21 mar 12

Almond Cookies

Ive been down-and-out with the flu for at least one month now, which seemed to have gone after finally 3 weeks, and I was so glad that I finally got a little relief from the sneezing and coughing...t...

19 mar 12 1 person likes this

Farfalle Pasta with Cream, Salmon, and Peas

Ive been making this delicious pasta since the nineties but cannot remember the original source...I just know that its absolutely divine! The only difference is, that I cut down on the butter and the...

16 mar 12 1 person likes this

My Haphazard Weight Watchers Challah

My attempt at making Challah bread would be best if I could call out for my deceased female members of my family on my mothers side. Each and every member of my family made the best Challah bread, no...

13 mar 12

Two Black Bean Dishes..."kil l two birds with one stone"

 Im so sorry to disappoint all of you with my simple dishes and not making ooey-gooey cupcakes, cakes, and super rich dishes, so I decided at least the things that I do make are healthy, and del...

10 mar 12

Vegan Avocado-Tomato Toasts...for #greenslove

Not too long ago, my 5 year old grandson Luca, asked me what my favorite color is...and I answered "green." He immediately answered back, "no, you cant have that for your favorite color; ...

07 mar 12

Chocolate-Banana Frozen Pops...and Giveaway

Ive been wanting to make something with all the Dove chocolate products that my daughter Lora received from the Dove people, to try out their products. She shared some with me, but every time I get t...

03 mar 12

Sweet Potatoes with Vegetarian-Vegan Black Bean Chili

As I mentioned to you in the near past, that we have vegetarian, and vegan meals at least 3, 4 times a week, seafood once a week, and the weekend is pretty "iffy"...never knowing what were go...

28 feb 12

Chick- Peas in Chunky Tomato Sauce...and Red Gold Giveaway

Im truly happy to announce to you, that I have the most amazing 100 % all natural tomatoes to have had the privilege of trying, almost exactly one year ago, when I won the beautiful giveaway pack, fr...

24 feb 12 1 person likes this

Paula Deens Banana Nut Bread...and Awards

If youre feeling sluggish in the mid-afternoon, heres a very nice "pick me up" ...a slice of Banana Nut Bread, and a cold glass of organic low-fat milk. Of course, you can substitute it for a...

21 feb 12 1 person likes this

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