Last night we had some family over for supper and DH wanted something with teriyaki glaze or marinade. I had some Western Styloe ribs in the fridge that needed to be prepared so I marinated those. I was at a…
Category: Food & Recipes
Chunky Guacamole
One of my favorite condiments or dips is guacamole. I like it’s creaminess and earthiness. Spiced just right it goes wonderfully with tacos, tostadas or just plain tortilla chips. Sometimes though I’m more in the mood for something chunky not…
Timothy’s Earl Grey Tea K-Cup
Last night for the first time I tried one of the tea K-cups for the Keurig Coffee Brewer. The Timothy’s Earl Grey K-cup came in a Timothy’s Variety box we ordered from Keurig. It is rare that I crave tea,…
Salsa de Chipotle
This recipe is the sauce that accompanies the Mexican Meatloaf I wrote about the first of the month. This sauce is so versatile though that it can be used with pork, chicken or vegetables in a variety of preparations. I…
Albondigon En Salsa Chipotle – Mexican Meatloaf
Here is the recipe for the meatloaf and the sauce. Some of the measurements aren’t precise, but I usually work it out til it tastes good :P. Albondigon en Salsa de Chipotle Mexican Meatloaf in Chipotle Sauce 1 lb. ground…
Brighten Up Broccoli
Broccoli – the infamous relative of cabbage – hated by children and adults alike. The vegetable famous for looking like a little tree doesn’t have to be yucky or boring to eat. Yes, it is easy to boil, steam or…
Almond Butter, a great alternative to peanut butter
If you like nuts and you like peanut butter but are tired of the same old stuff or are allergic to peanuts don’t despair their are alternatives. My mom has always hated peanut butter, but she loves whole peanuts, almonds,…
Delectable Chicken Dishes at Carraba's
Last month my family had to go to an assembly in Lansing, MI. It was a time for spiritual refreshment and to get together with friends and family. Though we try to conserve our money now that we have four…
Tis the Season for Egg Nog
I love this time of year because of the many varieties of food available that we can’t normally find year round. Special cheeses, cakes, cookies, crackers and my absolute favorite – egg nog. For me nutmeg means memories of family…
Folgers Gourmet Selections: Lively Colombian
Ever since a friend of ours opened a coffee shop that we frequent my DH and I have become a bit snobbish when it comes to the quality of our coffee. We were no longer happy with the, mm mm,…
