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Illustration by MelinArt. This is part of a series on French idiomatic expressions that relate to food. Browse the list of idioms featured so far. This week's expression is, "Haut comme trois pommes." Literally translated as, "high as three apples," it is used to point out that someone -- often a child -- is small or very short. I've seen it translated to "knee-high to a grasshopper," although I'
… [more] Well before I was born—before I was even a thought—I went to Orcas Island. Even my parents, when they were children, took frequent trips to this island where their respective families would camp and fish, crab and hike, play games and swim. Once they met and married, they continued to bring us to the Island—by boat or ferry—and we would stay in a cabin, beac
When I married my husband, he had a few “tried and true” recipes. Linguini and clam sauce, burritos, and scrambled eggs were his mainstays. He has expanded his repertoire a bit in the decades since, thanks mainly to our Weber kettle grill. The imperial “we” use the barbecue year round, even in the rain and occasionally when it is snowing. Although his burgers a
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Who else has Memorial Day weekend on the brain? I know I do... and I just had a four day weekend lol. I never really thought much about Memorial Day aside from planning picnics, cookouts, time at the beach, or even a jaunt at the big amusement park down the street from me. But after the monthly team meeting at work where we learned a bit about the history of Memorial Day {formerly known as Dec
Good morning friends! My eight-year old's baseball team won their first playoff game last night! They whooped the other team 9-2! But sadly, my eleven-year old's team lost. :( They were the number one team in the league. It's double elimination, so they have to win all the other games to be able to win the championship. Both boys played well and I love watching them out on the field! Proud mama, h
A silky smooth cheesecake with a hint of white chocolate and fresh strawberry sauce.
I wanted to scream out aloud this recipe before the Jack fruits disappear from the markets, only to make a comeback next summer. While so many seasonal fruits which were once seasonal have become quite unseasonal, making their appearances tad bit sooner in the markets, one never finds Jackfruit before the onset of the blessed Summer. One can hope to chance upon a plump watermelon or a bunch of lus
I've been saving bits of the veggies that I've been using over the last few months in a bag in the freezer (aptly dubbed "Stock Bits!") so that I could cut down on waste and also make something tasty out of food scraps. The bag has been bursting at the seams for quite some time now, so I finally got out the slow cooker and dug the bag out of the freezer. Continue Reading →
Cold Roast Beef Salad with Bread and Bagels: Plus New Kitchen Knives! I was sent TWO new knives recently for review, two Eden Classic Damast Knives – an Eden Quality Classic Damast Bread knife 20 cm (8?) and a Eden Quality Classic Damast Carving knife 20 cm (8?). I was more than a little delighted when I received them, [...]
Ok, does anyone remember school lunch? I think I'm probably one of the only people who actually liked to eat in the cafeteria. I know many people who wouldn't have eaten the food served in there if their life depended on it. So call me crazy, but for some strange reason I was one of the few who ate cafeteria food on a daily basis and liked it. The other day, I have no
We through together a Friday night dinner after our plans fell through. I asked my daughter what she felt like, and the answer came out Greek. I said... Read More »
This is the 2nd week that I am co-hosting Tasty Tuesdays and let me tell you - there are some amazingly talented bloggers out there that linked up last week. I had a great time meeting so many of you and am looking forward to getting to know even more wonderful bloggers this week!!Here are the features from last week - just check out the awesomeness that was linked up!1. Chips & Salsa Chicken
I remember the first time I tried avocado outside of what I had previously interpreted to be it’s comfort zone (guacamole, turkey sandwiches, eggs.. savory stuff). I picked out the avocado gelato at Capogiro, because I have to try everything that is “weeeeirddd” and Adam, of course, wanted chocolate. I’m a huge sharer when it […]
Everyone has one, and this is mine. My fall back, go to, can't think of what else to make potluck dish. I actually had this recipe on my other blog, but I'm slowly (very slowly) turning that blog into my photo blog so I wanted to get this recipe over here and share it again. Besides which my Jalapeno bush has a few jalapeno's on it and my mind keeps thinking of
The name oregano comes from the Greek ‘oros’ meaning mountain and ‘ganos’ meaning joy. If you need a versatile herb that plays well with others and can stand alone when needed try oregano. Learn about this herb at this week’s … Continue reading →The post Greek Oregano Know Your Herbs and Spices appeared first on Cindy's Recipes and Writings.
Photo Credit: StreetRoots.orgIt's about 6:30am PT as I start to type this piece. We're in the lovely city of Portland, OR to attend Vida Vegan Con, a vegan bloggers conference running from May 24th through May 26th. It'll be a great time to meet some fellow bloggers, catch up with some friends and make some new ones along the way. I love how great the sense of community is and how it's grown withi
Several readers have asked for a way to easily save my recipes to an online recipe box rather than having to print them out all the time. I've seen recipe boxes on huge recipe and brand websites, but figured something such as that would be out of the scope of this blog, let alone, it's not a feature offered by Google (where this blog resides). I was visiting one of my f
A few neat contests to try out this week. Cookerati is hosting an Activia Greek Yogurt Giveaway, be sure and enter. Rodelle and Kitchen Aid have joined up once again for their Spring Sweepstakes. You have until the st of May to enter this contest for a chance to win a Kitchenaid 5 Qt. Stand [...]
Do you have a routine when it comes to your meals, or do you just wing it? I have found that if I keep a routine, I am able to eat much healthier. Most bad food choices come when something isn't readily available to eat. In an effort to help my husband and I get fit, I am diligent about my routine. I make sure breakfast and lunch are made the night before. Because I have been battling some
Arroz caldo, also known as lugaw to many Filipinos, is a rice porridge recipe. It closely resembles to a Chinese congee. It is rice grains cooked in chicken broth and spices. A hot bowl of arroz caldo is perfect during rainy seasons. It is also prepared by many moms when a member of the family is feeling under the weather.I felt the urge to cook arroz caldo the other day as I wasn't feeling well.
Around here, we love liver and onions. Love. We also like leftovers a lot. Obviously, leftovers are good for me because I can make a really quick meal. But they're also a great way to make a completely different meal with less fuss than starting completely from scratch. A roast might come back as a cold sandwich. Or even a stew. Or fajitas. Or a soup. Sometimes a main dish is re-worked to be
Rum works surprisingly well with the bitter flavors of Campari in this easy pitcher cocktail. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup Campari 1 cup white Barbancourt rum 1 cup fresh-squeezed tangerine juice from about 6 tangerines (see note above) 1 1/2 cups seltzer water Garnish: 4 tangerine wedges DIRECTIONS In a large pitche
Spotlight of the Week! It's time to feature some of the wonderful links that were shared this week at Mix it up Monday! Our Spotlight of the Week goes to Hot Eats and Cool Reads for sharing these scrumptious Almond Cream Cheese Bars...anything with cream cheese gets my attention! Thank you for sharing and I hope you enjoy the features! Read more >>
I‘ve always loved Vietnamese Salad rolls (g?i cu?n), and I’ve been making them off and on for decades, so I don’t know why I haven’t shared them with you guys before. If you haven’t had them, they are cool and refreshing, with a tender but slightly chewy rice paper wrapper surrounding thin rice noodles, lettuce, ...
Headquarters Beercade, located at 950 W Wolfram in Chicago, officially opens the doors to its pinball expansion this Thursday, May 23rd. The 7,000 square foot expansion connecting to the Beercade will offer over 20 must-play pinball games, both oldies and today’s hits, located within a “pinball alley.” With support from Chicago’s very own Stern Pinball, [...]
Another theCreoleWoman.com RecipeHey Guys, I know it’s been a while but I have been a really busy girl. I spent Monday and Tuesday at Blogfest 2013 in NYC. It was so much fun. I had the opportunity to tour the Kips Bay Decorator Show House on 64th street and walked away with a ton of inspiration and some great pictures. Then on Tuesday, we toured the Kravet product development studio. SO INS
Love these cookies! One of our grocery stores recently remodeled and added a nice bulk section and natural foods aisle. I love it. While looking over the new things, I saw that they had buckwheat flour and decided to get some. They also had oat bran which I have wanted to get a few times but never found it readily available around here without having to make an hour drive
Sometimes too much good food is not a good thing! Try this intense 10 Workout for a quick cardio blast. Repeat as necessary.The post The 10 Workout appeared first on Good Food Good Friends.
Disclaimer: I was compensated by Tyson Foods to produce this content. The countdown to summer is on! I don’t know about you but I can use all the help I can get getting myself ready for sundresses, shorts and gasp bathing suits. I’ve teamed up with Tyson Foods, makers of the Tyson® Grilled & Ready® [...]
Life has been a whirlwind lately. We whooshed off to Disney World over the weekend for a Food Blog Forum conference, (which, by the way was much better than last year) and came home just in time for... I know, I know... what a tease! Please go visit my site for the full story and details & have a awesome day!
Hello friends! I must apologize: I promised you all a coconut lentil curry post for Tuesday, but time just got away from me. With both mine and Josh’s graduation ceremonies back to back, not to mention family grad parties and quality-time with the parents, I completely forgot to edit photos and describe to you all … Read more
If you’re looking for a recipe that makes a dense, chewy granola bar and doesn’t call for peanut butter or eggs, this one is perfect! Loaded with walnuts, pumpkin seeds, chocolate and cranberries, these bars are held together by a paste made of apricots, butter and honey. The recipe, Chewy Walnut Granola Bars, is originally [...]
With the warmer weather here I have been thinking about grilling more and burgers definitely come to mind! When I went over all of my burger recipes I noticed a glaring omission; where were the buffalo chicken burgers? I am a huge fan of all things buffalo chicken and it is always a treat to grill up some buffalo chicken burgers in the summer. I like to start my buffalo chicken burgers off by
EverydayMaven™We need to have a talk about my husband. It’s kind of a big deal and has been an on-going problem since I started exploring eating Grain-Free. It’s the Oven Fried Chicken. Remember this recipe? Yep, that one. The one I was on TV demoing this past weekend (video coming soon). Well, that is one of my... Read More » ... Read More »EverydayMaven™ Related Recipes:
When I walk into a grocery store and see a bin full of watermelon, I get so excited. Not just because of the fresh produce, which I love, but because it means summer is very very close. Infusing water with … Continue reading →The post Watermelon Refresher appeared first on Nosh My Way.
Summer is approaching quickly and that means that barbecue season is here! Not much more can excite a man such as... Continue reading »
Ever since having kids it’s been super important that we have a morning routine, and even more so once my oldest daughter started school. It’s just me and the kids most mornings, so any way I can make our morning go a little smoother makes all the difference in the world. I imagine without a [...]
I’m very excited to share this ebook with you today! If you struggle to get organized during the summer months when your kids are out of school, 100 Days of Summertime 2013 is the all-in-one planner, organizer, idea book, and so much more that’s just perfect for you! Jennifer at...Click here to read more... » You May Also LikeKitchen Stewardshi
Meet the newest member of our family! Emilio Andres arrived on my scheduled Cesarean date of May 13 weighing in at 7lb 5 oz. Labor and delivery was easier the second time around because I already knew that I was having the Cesarean versus going through the anticipation of labor on any given day. Plus, Eric and I were able to schedule childcare for Elena and had my in-laws around
Tired of the same old tuna salad sandwich? Liven it up by adding a Mexican twist! With simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, take your tuna from boring to BOLD in no time at all! Ingredients: Your favorite … Continue reading →
Is there such thing as burger-induced writer’s block? If so, I have it. Which doesn’t make sense because these veggie burgers are nothing short of amazing and should inspire me to write epic poetry, let alone a simple blog post. Alas, the words elude me. Like the thinking equivalent of talking with your mouth full. [...]©2013 Love and Olive Oil
I’m going on a picnic and I’m bringing … That was the challenge this month. Wouldn’t you like to sit at a picnic table with this wonderful array of food? (...)Read the rest of The Creative Cooking Crew: Picnic Round-Up (176 words) © admin for FOODalogue, 2013. | Permalink | 3 comments | Add to [...]
Crispy Chicken Salad Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 35 mins Crispy Chicken Salad is a way to quickly put dinner on the table after a long day at work. This is mostly a menu idea, because you can make it the way you like your salads [...]The post Crispy Chicken Salad appeared first on All Things Home Related.
Introduction: Diving for the illusive Jules Verne cephalopod, the monster of the deep, and probably twenty thousand leagues above (and below) what I should be diving for, I was suddenly attracted by a mysterious wailing; a wailing that dreamily emanated from a distant island, a tropical oasis in the midst of the ocean. Unnerved and [...]
