Back in the day, I used to spend my money on cable. Like, a lot of it! We even had HBO! Somewhere along the line, we decided that we could do better… and we were right. One thing I miss, though… Cooking shows! I LOVED them! I know I can still watch them and every…
Category: Kitchen & Bar
Pow Pow Bread n’ Butter Pickles
I really enjoy a good bread and butter pickle. Tangy and crisp, and if it’s spicy, even better! I’ve never made pickles before. I always make the Aunt Bea “kerosene cucumber” joke in my head when I think about pickling. Listen, I’m a fan of The Andy Griffith Show, it’s time you all knew. When…
Cheeky Cherry Bourbon Smash
I’m not gonna lie, I’m not afraid of a little bourbon. Maker’s Mark, in particular is a favorite. I’ve always thought it had a nice caramel-brown sugary taste/smell to it. I had some cherries that I needed to use (in fact, a few were already bad and they had to be sorted through) they were…
Black Berry Bourbon Peach Pavlova
So, if you want a stunner, this is it! Words will not be able to express the depth of flavor that this dessert had. Named for the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova in the 1920s, this dessert has become an important part of Russia’s national cuisine. It used to be considered the dessert of royalty. I…
Fat Tuesday Meets My Grandma’s Mac n’ Cheese
Mac n’ Cheese is synonymous with comfort food. The “blue boxed” variety has become a mainstay in many pantries. My own father even prefers it! YUCK! Hi Dad 🙂 My grandma’s mac n’ cheese is the best! With it’s creamy cheesy roux and buttery bread crumb topping, it tastes like love in a baking dish!…
Mindful Monday: Nicoise Salad
Fat Tuesday now has some competition! That’s right, it’s the know-it-all, goody two shoes older sister, Mindful Monday. I am going to try to post things that are healthy, natural and/or about being mindful in the way we care for ourselves. I thought it would be a great way to kick the week off and…
Weight Loss Challenge: Week 1 Update and a Wilted Spinach Bacon Salad
So, one week down! I feel pretty good about it too! I made a cognizant effort to plan for my week and to log in to My Fitness Pal every day. I stayed within the calories allotted and I exercised each day. I had initially planned to work my way into running again, but I…
Pig Dates a Goat, and I hear she put out…
I have had at least four versions of this appetizer. Some had sauces, others had different cheeses, but this one has goat cheese because “Pig Dates a Bleu Cheese Crumble” doesn’t have quite the same ring. It’s delicious and easy and will definitely be the first thing to go at your gathering. You will need…
Honey Lavender Lemontini
TGIF, B!tches! The weekend is here and it’s time to let your hair down! What better way than with a delicious cocktail? I decided to use gin for this beverage, even though I am usually a vodka girl. I thought that the honey and the lavender would be a perfect accent to the floral notes…
An over the top birthday cake, for an over the top friend… The Lavender Honey Lemon Meringue Cake.
As you may have read, my best friend’s 40th birthday would have been last Saturday, 7/11. Her too short life, ended at 38 but I’m certain that she would have wanted those left behind to celebrate. I know her family and friends had a party back home. They ate good food and drank good drinks……
Fat Tuesday: Poutine Three Ways!
Oh, Canada! Thank you for the poutine! I’ve been talking about poutine with my oldest for a while now and I finally kept my word and made it for dinner. I wanted to do a traditional poutine recipe as well as a few twists. So, you are getting a three way! Eeerrrr… I mean three…
Fig Jam and the Cheese Plate
Figs are almost in! I can see them in their trees as I pass by now. No longer, are they too small to find through the blankets of luscious leaves. Soon the branches will be heavy with them and anyone who has a tree is lucky! Hopefully, you have a friendly neighbor who is just…
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