This is just a quickie post. I used to be afraid to make anything that required science… Until I realized that all cooking IS science! Thanks to my boyfriend, Alton Brown (don’t tell The Rock Star) I have learned to embrace it. This caramel requires a candy thermometer. They are cheap and easy to find,…
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Confessions of a Former Drama Queen
Former? Former, you say? Right… Former. Here’s the deal, drama is going to happen. There will be disagreements at work, with your spouse, that idiot who cut you off in traffic. Drama has a full spectrum it can be gone in a second or it can consume you for months. Depending on your personality, you…
Fat Tuesday: Salted Caramel Butter Bars
Mindful Monday was about the time I spent with my girlfriends. Fat Tuesday is going to be about something I fed to them. My girl, Wendy was feeling these bars. Just like the name suggests, there is some butter in there. If you cut these up like you would a pan of brownies, you would end…
The Swearing Mom give away!
I have another cocktail shaker attachment to give away in celebration of #TGIF Tell me how you plan to spend your Friday night. Hell, tell me about the whole damned weekend if you like! Be sure to share with your friends so we can hear everyone’s plans! TGIF, bitches!
Fat Tuesday Meets Two-fer Tuesday: Coconut Cookies Two Ways!
I love coconut. I know that it’s not the flavor for everyone, though I don’t get that for the life of me! I got a new fridge, hence, was forced to empty the old one entirely. You know, not a quick little clean up, the whole shootin’ match! I came across a half used bag…
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…
Gingeriffic Apple Juice!
Ok, so I’m totally knocking off the Whole Foods right now BUT, in true Swearing Mom fashion I am giving it my own bit of sass. This fantastic juice is an amazing jump start in the morning! It’s sweet and tangy and spicy! Everything in it has a specific health benefit which is why Whole…
The Great Weight Loss Challenge
I have mentioned in previous posts that I lost a good deal of weight upon moving to Southern California. I was motivated to be a healthier version of myself and it made sense that I would start my path to a new me at the same time as transitioning the rest of my life. It…
The Swearing Mom’s Giveaway!
Hi all! I have been using this cool measuring cup for a while now. I like it so much that I wanted to share one with you. It has four different ways to measure and lots of conversion information. Plus, it just looks really cool! I mean, who doesn’t want to use a beaker in…
The Ever Elusive Perfect Restaurant Steak
Man, you go to your favorite steak house, order your favorite cut and that thing just slices like butter! You know what I’m saying. The perfectly juicy, medium rare cut of USDA Prime that practically melts in your mouth! Can I get a hell yeah?!?! I’ve had ahhh-mazing steaks from the grill, don’t get me…
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