When I got an email about another opportunity to submit a recipe to have a chance to go to California, I jumped at it. Can you tell I REALLY want to go? Electrolux and Foodbuzz invited all Featured Food Publishers to submit our favorite Thanksgiving sides, desserts or appetizers. I was excited it really did not have to involve meat, ya know? When I look through past side dishes I have enjoyed … [Read more...]
Coconut Key Lime Tart {Not Your Regular Summer Pie}
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenThis week has been super hectic. I noticed I have only posted recipes and nothing about what has been going on in this house of music. Ryan started school Wednesday and it has been pretty non-stop since Monday even before school started. Ryan has been preparing for his graduate recital which happens on September 19th. Boy, was I not ready on Monday when I knew … [Read more...]
Horchata {Cinnamon Rice Milk} from Viva Vegan
This post has been long due now. I received Viva Vegan from DaCapo publications a while back to review but I had only cracked it open while on vacation and marked several recipes. I finally started working on some of Terry Hope Romero's recipes. I felt like I had something in common since I grew up in a Mexican / Chilean home so I was very excited how she had veganized some of my favorites. … [Read more...]
Lime Cream Parfaits with Coconut-Lime Crumble {Coconut Secret Review}
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenToday proved to be a beautiful day in the neighborhood until 1pm and then the heat came back to Michigan and the fans were turned on. It was gorgeous and cool when I woke up 8am this morning to get ready for a 2 hour Zumba class. Can you believe that this was a 2 hour class? Actually some instructors came from Grand Rapids to teach us technical steps for each … [Read more...]
Chocolate-Almond Coconut Bites and Two Reviews
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenWhat a great way to end the weekend! I am glad to say that it has been nice not having to travel the last 2 weeks so that I could have a chance to catch up on activities and chores around my home. After a weekend of running errands, cleaning home and going to a Jazz Festival.Yesterday we had a great time in Old Town's Jazz Festival which was located just outside … [Read more...]
