I know it is probably too early to be talking about cocktails but hey, it is 5 o'clock somewhere, right?When Marx Foods approached me a few weeks back asking whether I would be interested in creating a cocktail I was excited. When I heard about the secret ingredient, I was a bit apprehensive.Szechuan Buttons was the secret ingredient which I had never heard of before, but buttons in a … [Read more...]
Jumbo Jalapeño Poppers
Happy wintery day to all! Despite it being quite nippy up here, we are trying to stay warm inside.Over the past few days I had been complaining to Ryan that it has been too darn cold in our duplex. Well, the thermostat was lower than usual in order for our bill not to be so high but still, it still seemed so cold indoors. I started putting a space heater where I work just to stay toasty.This … [Read more...]
Hickory Cheese Stuffed Prunes with Crumbled Tempeh Bacon and WINNER!
Well, it has been a busy one here in Houston! I have not had much time to sit and write but I kind of knew that was going to happen. I was glad to have a giveaway before the holidays because it is nice to have gifts is it not? I have been some goodies while I have been here like these Hickory Cheese Stuffed Prunes. SO good!Even though I am a day late sharing who won TFX Non-Stick Kitchen … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato & Porcini Mushroom Latkes with Chive Sauce
So excited for the weekend to be here because it means I can catch up on EVERYTHING! My list is piling up with To-Do items for my Saturday so here is to a stress-free weekend, right?This week was stress-free, but that is because this week FLEW by! I probably focused on certain things too much or the fact it gets darker sooner is messing with me!This week I worked on Latkes two nights in a row. I … [Read more...]
Tangy Eggplant Dip for Wraps and Mango-Banana Smoothie #4
Do you remember that song from The Sound of Music, "So long, farewell, etc?" I sang it today, "I hurt, I love, my smoothie is taking care of me!" I am on day 4 of these GREEN Monster Smoothies and I have to say I have had so much energy I almost loopy. Combined with great daily workouts, I do not think I have felt this great EVEN when I was at my goal weight back in 2005. Yesterday I warmed up my … [Read more...]
