I'm sorry. I apologize for this super-long hiatus in posting. Life has been, shall we say, really effing crazy lately. I've barely had time to piss, let alone (...)
I've never been to Hawaii. So I'd never experienced the delicious Huli Huli Chicken of the tropical state. Typically they roast the split chickens on huge (...)
Puerco pibil - traditional yucatan slow-roasted pork
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Puerco Pibil, also known as Cochinita Pibil, is a slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatan Peninsula. Typically the marinade is heavy on acid, flavored with (...)
Teriyaki Beef JerkyI must admit, I do not like beef jerky. It's too....well....beefy. I'm not a big meat-eater anyway but to eat something that is pure 100% (...)
Chocolate coffee truffle cake with chocolate ganache
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My husband and I don't go out for Valentine's Day. We don't exchange ooey-gooey cards, either. I hate crowds and lines and overpriced grub. Our tradition is to (...)
It should be easy to successfully hard cook eggs, but so many of us find it difficult. Sometimes the yolks are overcooked and chalky, noted by the sulfurous (...)
I have a confession to make. I'm not crazy about brownies. I mean, they're good, and I'll always eat them. But they are just so-so. Rarely have I had a really (...)
Spotted dick - traditional british pudding with dried fruits
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Spotted Dick. Spotted Dog. Railway Cake. Spotted Richard. This unusual bread is known by several different names, yet eats the same. I did a bit of research (...)
Please don't be alarmed by the first ingredient. I know, I was a bit nervous too. Forget the beans because you can't even taste them. Let's concentrate on how (...)
'Tis the season, everyone! This time of year is filled with happiness and joy and giving and over-indulging. Who doesn't love that? One of my favorite holiday (...)
If you were a classy lady living in the 1950's, chances are you were well acquainted with the Jell-o salad. This was a very popular way to get one's (...)
I am under treatment for a self-diagnosed (have you heard about my ability to diagnosedespite the fact that I do not have a degree??) addiction. This little (...)
These Smoky Cheddar Cornbread Poppers were a huge hit at a recent cook-out we hosted. And it wasn't because everyone was wasted ~ that came later. They are a (...)
So this Cheesy Corn Casserole looks like slop. So what? It's amazingly delicious. As some of you may know, I do happen to have a healthy (naturally...) (...)
You're probably asking: how the hell do you make a vegetarian pulled pork sandwich? Especially one that looks nearly identical to real pulled pork!The answer (...)
I'm always looking for a new cocktail to try. And no, I'm not a lush. I'm just a working mom with three kids (one of whom is a teenager and the others are (...)
This Cheesy Skillet Bread is a sort of combination of stuffing and cheesy bread pudding. It's crunchy on the top and bottom (the best parts!) and the middle is (...)
I'm going to apologize now for yet another tomato recipe. I have so many from the garden it seems it's all we eat anymore and I'm always looking for new ways (...)
I had a really strange experience regarding these Banana Pancakes with Peanut Butter Syrup. One night not too long ago, I was drifting off to sleep ~ I was in (...)
As a blogger, I am supposed to follow these asinine guidelines on how to promote my blog. {In 1950's announcer voice} "You too can be a popular blogger if you (...)
I've spent every spare minute the past few years weeding the damn garden. About 3 years ago, I got the brilliant idea of spreading straw down to prevent weed (...)
This summer my addiction to corn has reached new heights. I've eaten so much corn this season I'm pretty sure I'm single-handedly supporting the local farmers. (...)
Last weekend, we went to a 40th birthday party for our good friend. I went shopping (groan...) for a cute shirt to wear to the party, since the women are all (...)
We try to go apple-picking every year. I picture a chilly crispness to the air, bundled in a cozy sweater, the scent of a crackling fire wafting around us, (...)
