I found out yesterday that I did not win the Aetna Healthy Food Fight regional cookoff event inDallas. I think that maybe it’s due to Karma. You see, even though as promised in an earlier discussion on this blog, I did NOT partake in any of the multitude of fried foods at this, the Fried […]
As most of you know, this weekend I had the opportunity to compete again in the Aetna Healthy Food Fight. The winner won’t be announced until Monday or Tuesday, but that will be a whole ‘nother story. This story is about actually getting to the fair, and cooking my dish. This year, the cookoff was […]
Have you ever watched Bridezilla? Those girls are CRAZY! I don’t know how most of them managed to find a mate. Threat of physical harm or some other coercion must have been at play. I guess it’s possible, but unlikely, that they were kind, civil ladies before they got engaged, then turned suddenly into the […]
So, I just got my formal invitation to compete in the Regional round of the Aetna Healthy Food Fight. Thank you to all of those who supported me. I know I swore off cooking contests with a voting element. I know it’s obnoxious. And I know they are more about how networked a competitor is, […]
Obviously, I do a lot of cooking. With the first signs of Fall hitting last week, that interest turns to baking and candy making, gearing up for all of the parties, feasts, gift giving. Snacks for Santa Clause. You get the picture. I don’t know about you, but in my house, Santa has become more […]
1/4 c spicy brown mustard 1 10 oz jar apricot preserves 1/2 c brown sugar 1 chopped jalapeno 32 ounces boneless chicken (breasts/thighs) 1 pound bacon, cut in half crosswise Start coals or grill. Mix mustard, brown sugar, preserves and jalapeno in a medium sized bowl and set aside. Cut bacon slices into thirds, crosswise. […]
I love meatloaf. It is one of those quintessentially nostalgic dishes that makes me go all warm and gooey inside. It reminds me of my childhood, and my Granny. My mom covered it with tomato paste, and baked it until the tomatoes were all caramelized and super sweet—and it always, always came with mashed potatoes. I love leftover […]
I am always, always, always cooking. For family, friends, co-workers, teachers….About a year ago, I decided that if I was going to be cooking anyway, I might as well kick it up a notch, have some fun, and maybe even win some prizes by entering some of my recipes in cooking contests. In September, I […]
Maple Black Eyed Pea Stew If you don’t care for maple, use regular bacon and sausage. Omit Sausage if you wish to lighten the dish up a bit, or use it as a side. If you want to lighten it up a lot, omit meat entrely, and saute the vegetables in olive oil. 1 pound […]
Ingredients Shortcrust (Pate Sucre) for two crust pie (recipe follows) 2 24oz jars ruby red grapefruit sections, drained 1 24 oz jar mandarin orange segments, drained 2 C sugar ½ C granulated tapioca Topping: 2 T cream 2 T coarse sugar Mix together and place in pie crust. Cover with top crust, and bake […]
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