Posted in Friends on December 31, 2007 | 3 Comments »
I forgot to tell you how wonderful the Ahi turned out. The blend of flavors was just amazing. Coleen’s party was so much fun. I really didn’t need to bring a dish because she set out a tons of delicious food, but when we left at 2am, the bowl I brought was completely empty, That’s always [...]
Posted in Desserts, Recipes, holiday', tagged Gingerbread, holiday', New Year's Eve, pumpkin, recipe, Trifle on December 31, 2007 | 2 Comments »
We’re going to ring in the New Year at Beck and Mikes house! She hosted the party last year too and had quite the dessert spread. We’re supposed to bring a dessert tonight too, and I have to admit I’m a little intimidated, as Beck is quite the baker. Her dishes always look like something right [...]
Posted in Economical, Improvise, Recipes, tagged Asian, Economical, Improvise, recipe on December 28, 2007 | 7 Comments »
So my cabinets are admittedly bare. Due to the Holiday season I have not been legitimate grocery shopping for a couple of weeks. I did go out today to buy the ingredients I need for the Ahi appetizer this evening but that’s about it.
The boys are gone for the weekend and Troy and I are [...]
Posted in Food Porn, Movies, Recipes, tagged Like Water for Chocolate, Recipes, Quail, Rose Petals, Movies, Romance on December 28, 2007 | No Comments »
Last night Troy indulged me in watching one of my favorite movies for the umpteenth time; Like Water for Chocolate. It’s a moving love story with the classic formula that always seems to capture us. Young people, overwhelmed with love for each other, kept apart by outside forces. But the best part of this Romeo and Juliet scenerio [...]
Posted in Recipes, tagged Chicken, Comfort Food, Dumplings, recipe on December 27, 2007 | 5 Comments »
I know I said I would be moving past my standard dishes, but I’d also like to write a few of mine down to save for prosperity sake. Who knows maybe I’ll have some wonderful daughter in laws some day who will want the recipe. This is the meal my boys always ask me to [...]
Posted in Recipes, tagged Ahi, Friends, holiday', recipe, sushi, tuna on December 27, 2007 | 4 Comments »
We are winding down with our holiday parties but the best have been saved for last. Coleen and Erik are hosting a party on Friday. Some of the people I love most in the world will be there. We don’t get to see each other as much during this season, so I’m really looking forward to [...]
Posted in Hello, tagged Christmas, cooking, gift on December 27, 2007 | 4 Comments »
‘Honey, this is delicious! You should make it again” I hear that pretty often, the trouble is I create most of my meals as I go along. I usually have a basic recipe but make many additions according to my mood. So I thought I would start this blog specifically for my recipes and general [...]
