After taking a night off from cooking (thanks to my hubby), I decided to make something really gourmet for dinner. Before the cooking began, we wanted to work out like we had been doing 2 months ago. We realized that summer is over. Did you know that?? :) Every tennis court has removed their nets down, and even though we have had great weather, it is impossible to play. It looks like we will be … [Read more...]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Does anyone else have ice cream during the fall and winter times? Well, I guess, let's say I know a little more about ice cream since being married to my hubby. What is it with our men and ice cream? Are there lactose-intolerant men out there? Of course NOT!Anyway, seeing that I had a moment there, I thought I would expound on my ice cream-making adventures. In fact, there wasn't much adventure … [Read more...]
Chocolate-Cinnamon Crumb Cake
Wednesdays seem to be a great day to meet with a girlfriend over coffee, so that is what I did this evening, except I had them over and made a great recipe that I bookmarked from My Baking Adventure's blog, so I was set for the evening. I made the cake and then proceeded to let it cool.It was sooo delicious and not even very sweet. I think the flavors were enchanced with the Ghiradelli … [Read more...]
Panko-crusted Dijon Chicken Stuffed with Bacon and Brie
My hubby had a concert on Friday evening and after a busy week I wanted to make something good. I remembered I had not made chicken the whole week, so I decided to made a quick and fancy meal at the same time!I first started using panko about 6 months ago and I have not looked back! It is the easiest and healthiest bread crumb than what the stores offer. The stores have bread crumbs that no longer … [Read more...]
Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry-Honey Syrup
So I woke up not feeling oh so well the other day and thought I would have to stay in. I came back from church and took a nap and somehow my stomach felt a little settled. During the afternoon, my stomach was still upset so, while I was doing my grocery shopping I purchased a fizzy drink I had forgotten about. If you like ginger ale, you just have NOT had the right one. I tried this most delicious … [Read more...]
