2012 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 46,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this … Continue reading →

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Adult Macaroni & Cheese

“He is the cheese to my macaroni”<<<Juno I have a macaroni and cheese recipe that was passed from my mother to my sister and I that is super fabulous. We’ve both added our own little spin to it, changed it up a little, but for the most part it’s exactly the same as what we [...]

Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

“The best sauce is cooked in an old pan” <<<African Proverb When I worked at a very popular Italian restaurant in Denver, we had this pasta dish that basically consisted of grilled chicken breast, walnuts, grapes, penne pasta…all topped with a gorgonzola cream sauce. I’m commited to try to master this dish, because it was [...]

Toasted Garlic

“Shallots are for babies; Onions are for men; garlic is for heroes.”>>>unknown Don’t you just love garlic?? Toasted garlic is a condiment that is used everything from the Filipino dish Pansit, to the wonderful and addicting bread dipping oil at Johnny Carino’s. It’s flavorful, mild and can literally be used atop of almost any dish. [...]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

“A fruit is a vegetable with looks and money. Plus, if you let fruit rot, it turns into wine, something Brussels sprouts never do.”>>>P. J. O’Rourke As you might know from prior Brussels Sprout post’s…I love them. Here is a very basic recipe for a side dish that turns out so delicious. The sprouts come [...]

Warm Mango Salsa

“Salsa has now passed ketchup as America’s favorite condiment. Isn’t that amazing? You know it’s bad when even our vegetables are starting to lose their jobs to Mexico.” >>>Jay Leno Ingredients 1 cup red onions, charred and chopped (quarter inch pieces) 1 quart small diced mango (drained and chopped in quarter inch pieces) 1/4 cup [...]

2010 in review

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers The average container ship can carry about 4,500 containers. This blog was viewed about 24,000 times in 2010. If each view were a shipping [...]

Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake

    Chandler: The other cheesecake came. They delivered it to the wrong address again. Rachel: So, just bring it back downstairs. What’s the problem? Chandler: I can’t seem to say good-bye.~~~Scene from ‘Friends’ (Episode: The One with All the Cheesecakes) Those of you that frequent this blog know that I’m not a baker.  Matter [...]

Tiramisu

Sam Baldwin: What is “tiramisu”? Jay: You’ll find out. Sam Baldwin:  Well, what is it? Jay: You’ll see! Sam Baldwin: Some woman is gonna want me to do it to her and I’m not gonna know what it is!~~ Scene from ‘Sleepless in Seattle’   As stated in a couple of prior posts; I’m not a lover of [...]

Shrimp Scampi

“Anyway, like I was sayin’, shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey’s uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There’s pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp [...]

Binagoongang Baboy (Pork in Salted Shrimp Paste)

I’ve long believed that good food, good eating, is all about risk. Whether we’re talking about unpasteurized Stilton, raw oysters or working for organized crime ‘associates,’ food, for me, has always been an adventure” ~~ Anthony Bourdain     Those of you who frequent my blog know that I lurves me some Filipino food. This [...]

Pancakes

“The laziest man I ever met put popcorn in his pancakes so they would turn over by themselves.” ~~ W.C. Fields I’ve always been a huge fan of pancakes.  I found a variation of this recipe a few years ago, and each time I made them, I changed it up a bit.  Always trying to [...]

Sweet Potato Pie

My Mother’s Sweet Potato Pie Recipe.  The best.  Hands down.  ‘Nuff said. (Makes 2 Pies)   Ingredients   Preheat oven to 425F 2-29oz cans of Candied Yams, drained (I use Bruces) 1/2  cup butter 6  eggs 3/4  cup milk (you … Continue reading →

Baked Stuffed Fish

  The best way to a fisherman’s heart is through his fly.  ~Author Unknown   There’s nothing I love more than stuffed ‘anything’.  A tasty something, inside a vessel of another tasty something is really kinda cool. I remember the 1st time I saw this dish, or a variation of it.  It was decades ago [...]

Fried Oysters

The first time I had Fried Oysters was about 13 years ago when I was visiting my Mom and Dad in S.E. Texas.  We went to one of those small town shack like eateries that consisted of walking up to the counter, placing your order, and sitting at one of the few rickety old tables [...]

White Lasagna/Seafood Lasagna

Have you ever had white lasagna?  Seafood Lasagna?  I know, it’s not like I’m asking about something as exotic as Chitlins but I was recently talking to a friend of mine, and she’d never heard of ‘white lasagna’, ‘seafood lasagna’ or any other type of lasagna that doesn’t include ground meat, italian sausage and red [...]

Betsey Johnson Takeover? Ugh…

WTF man?? News broke just minutes ago that Steve Madden, shitty shoe designer extraordinaire, might own Betsey Johnson by 2012.  Please say it isn’t so. I first became a fan of Betsey Johnson about 15 years ago.  Her whimsical style of design, along with her signature cartwheel at the finale’s of her spring and fall [...]

Social Vibe-ing

Hey there everyone! I’ve recently joined the ‘Socialvibe‘ network and wanted to share a bit about this organization with you. Social Vibe is a website that supports and helps the average person raise much needed dollars for different social causes.  It’s a great way to help your favorite charitable organization (over 40 to choose from).  [...]

Hummus

Hummus is a dip originating from the Middle East, but has grown in popularity around the world for the last 20 years.  It’s such a simple dish, quick to make, and though usually eaten with pita bread or chips, it is also eaten with fish, falafel, or even eggplant. In recent years, it’s even been [...]

!!!Yay!!!

Well look who just received ‘The Versatile Blogger’ Award!!  Me, me, me!!!  I have to admit that it is a nice surprise…as I’ve never received an award for anything before.  I’ve actually had it for a couple hours now, and I’ve been trying to think of a nice, but short acceptance speech. This is pretty [...]

Breakfast Casserole

This is a yet another great dish to serve for a brunch with friends, or  just for you and your fabulous family.  I’m a fan of breakfast casseroles that use potatoes or bread, but mostly the bread version. Serve this dish with hashbrowns and a nice fruit mix on the side.  It makes for a [...]

Can Someone Let Me In On The Joke??

I’m confused.  Intrigued.  Bewildered. For the last, oh say 3 weeks, I’ve been getting alot of traffic.  Which is good. But the majority of my traffic is for a recipe that I posted months ago.  It’s for my Peach Cobbler recipe. Now don’t get me wrong,  I love Peach Cobbler just like the next person, [...]

Carne Asada

Carne Asada literally translates to ‘roast meat’, and is usually made with cheap cuts, like flank or skirt steak.  They are tough cuts, but full of flavor.  And once marinated in a combination of orange juice, garlic, spices and cilantro, the taste is taken to a whole new level. Carne Asada is used in tacos, [...]

Hugo’s Restaurant’s Pasta Mama

So, a few months ago I was watching one of my most fav show’s ‘The Best Thing I Ever Ate’, (‘Wake Up Call’ episode), and Susan Feniger said that ‘Pasta Mama’ was the absolute best thing she eats in the morning.    I have to say, I was intrigued.  If you like pasta, then I’m [...]

Mexican Chorizo

Don’t you just love Chorizo!!  Well I do too.  Chorizo con papas, chorizo con huevos, and breakfast tacos are some of my favorite ways to eat this sausage.  There’s different types of Chorizo; Spanish, Mexican,  and Portuguese chouriço.  There’s even Indian and Philippine types of Chorizo. The only types of Chorizo I’ve tried is Mexican [...]

Green Chile

Green Chile is one of those dishes that is indigenous to many states in the southwest region of the U.S.  My boyfriend who’s hispanic had never even heard of Green Chile until he moved to Colorado in 1996.  And he grew up with all types of hispanic food.  So that would tell one that even [...]

Humba (Filipino Braised Pork Belly)

**sigh** I love pork belly, and all things that have to do with pig.  Humba is kind of the Philippine answer to Adobo.  Kind of. With the combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, salted black beans, and garlic.  Really?  Paired with Pork Belly.  C’mon!! If you’re a pork belly fan, then you should give this [...]

Lobster Rolls

Oh boy.  I love Lobster Rolls. These should be made with as little fuss as possible.  There are Lobster Rolls out there that have so much ***** on them that you end up not even being able to appreciate what is buried underneath.  Or sometimes, they are served looking more like tuna salad…ugh. The lobster [...]