Can it get any more humid out there? We are having a case of the sleepies in our home. We have 3 fans trying to circulate cool air in our duplex with only 1 window A/C unit in one room. It is HOT folks.How are you coping? I have had to work from coffee shops and any place that has internet just to feel cool. A pregnant woman sure needs comfort. Despite the heat, we have been cooking around here. … [Read more...]
Fried Green Tomatillos and a Winner!
Hi folks! I believe that I forgot to place a deadline for signing up for the Coconut Concentrate giveaway. Since I think I got everyone that I think WAS interested in receiving a bottle of this great product, the random.org site picked a winner for me this morning. Erica from Discovering Raw is our winner. I hope you enjoy the bottle of Coconut Concentrate!This past weekend I was challenged to … [Read more...]
Fried Wonton Chopped Salad
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenAfter recovering from our weekend holiday, I knew it was time to get on my cooking skills and eat some good Asian-inspired meals, after the MSG incident. As of yesterday we have been hearing reports of friends in Texas receiving snow while we fellow Michiganders have NOT. How ironic can that be? Well, it was such a gorgeous sunny day I decided to make a light … [Read more...]
Pan-fried Lemon-Sage Chicken with Roasted Butternut Squash, Onions, Sage and Blue Cheese
Thursdays are our "rush" days. My hubby and I have a tight schedule consisting of school, work and music rehearsals, so making a good meal to eat around 5pm can get very tight. Well, lately, I have been making creative pasta dishes every Thursday, but somehow, I was NOT in the mood for pasta, especially since my hubby had cooked the night before. He made me Yankee Chili which requires elbow … [Read more...]
Mediterranean night: Hummus, Tabbouleh, and Zucchini and Feta Balls
Seriously, I could eat Mediterranean food every night if I could get away with it. After trying a local Mediterranean restaurant in front of our school campus, my hubby decided that what and how I make at home was better than the restaurant's recipes. What a compliment, eh?Instead of taking a lunch break today, I prepared our dinner. I was going to be away at a meeting and knew that I would NOT … [Read more...]