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I spend way too much of my time on pinterest these days. I have over 70 boards, which isn’t alot compared so many of you out there I’m sure… Anyhow as you may know I love to cook and cook things you normally would see out in different eateries. We had or maybe it was [...]
pinach! Yes, the green stuff. You mean to tell me all this time this stuff is not only a super food that’s great for you but it actually tastes amazing. “Popeye, what in the hell were you thinking, misleading children all around the world like that?” I mean come on, you made the canned version [...]
The Fowler girls…me included thinks this year by far is the best Halloween ever. We’ve always either threw together a Halloween costume at the last minute because we probably didn’t have the money to go out and buy what we really wanted. This year instead of dreading the thought of having no ends to get [...]
I speak for my entire family when I say this is a very proud moment for The United States of America. Although things are still progressing, some great things have come to fruition. I simply say…THANK YOU! Happy Birthday Dr. King. Congratulations Mr. President. THANK YOU BOTH!
So we moved this weekend into the most beautiful home we’ve ever had. My amazing cousin and best friend recently bought a new home for her family and so selflessly is allowing us to rent her old house. What a blessing this is for us for so many reasons. The biggest reason would be better [...]
If you’re educated you know the real history behind the Thanksgiving Holiday. Over the years however, the Thanksgiving Day we observe has turned a not so happy day into a more positive family celebration. We’re very big on making a negative situation into something more positive. Thanksgiving to us means being surrounded by family, loving [...]
Ok, I’m not complaining…well maybe I am. I would camp out in front of Walmart or Target if there were deals on “buy 1 get 5 free T-bone steaks or something. How come there are no “Black Friday” deals on food? Maybe I’m missing something here. I wouldn’t mind knocking a little old lady down [...]
I know I’ve said this before. Around here we fight to the death for leftovers. Yes, I said it…I will fight a kid and a grown man for some leftovers and they have been known to win a few battles themselves and yes I’ve been defeated. I try so hard to make enough of what [...]
The way this economy is going you have to use what you have, right? Well, not having a lot to work with until my next grocery day. I found a can of black beans in the cabinet and I knew we had some eggs and so….Black-Bean Egg Bake was born! Turned out pretty good…in fact, [...]
Yes I’m a pinners too! I must admit this has been one of my guilty pleasures, so why not share with you some of my favorite PinPicks! What good are they just hanging out in cyber space? Might as well make some of this stuff, right? Meatless lunch never tasted so good! Corn Cakes w/Spicy [...]
If it helps these were baked…lol can’t say anything about the syrup, butter and powder sugar. Well the powder sugar was used for the purpose of the photo…that’s my story and I’m sticking to it! French Toast, not just for breakfast. It’s what for dinner tonight. YUM! I found the recipe here. I cook for [...]
I think there needs to be a Pinterest Anonymous group that meets every Thursday or something. “Hi, my name is Latrice and I’m a pinner.” “Hi, Latrice!” The stuff you find on there is surly addictive! I’ve made this new family favorite a few times now and it’s been added to the “make every week [...]
Something new for lunch today. Chilled Three-Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad w/Garlic Toast. My kids love being homeschooled if not only for the awesome school lunches we have…lol I took a store bought bag of frozen three cheese tortellini and cooked it as directed. Once the pasta was cooked, drained and cooled by running it under [...]
I served these at a dinner party I catered for my BFF Caroline who turned the BIG 40. These little Potato Pancakes were a huge hit for the party, the kids wanted some for dinner tonight. I’m such a lucky Momma..my kids love their veggies!!! Ok…yes there’s some bacon involved, but I assure you that’s [...]
WOW, it has been quite a while since you last heard from little old me. Shame on me, right. There have been so much going in my life medically, spiritually, emotionally…etc, I can’t begin to tell you. On a very limited medical update. Back in March I under went partial hysterectomy surgery, which was long [...]
So far stuffing these with parmesan cheese, bread crumb, lemon juice, butter and fresh parsley is the only way we eat these. Which is amazing! I will make a slamming hollandaise sauce to dip…so good! How do you eat yours?
The trip from hell ended on a very heavenly note, allow me to explain. We set out to Beaumont, TX to visit my sister Cidney and her boyfriend Lamont for a few days. Since we couldn’t make our original vacation to Las Vegas/Grand Canyon because of the high ass gas prices. Which sucked monkey booty [...]
On a daily basis we take care of our little cousin Amani. She’s 1 year old. Would you believe she was a preemie? Yes, truth be told, in the beginning of her life the doctors thought she wouldn’t make it. Said the plug should be pulled because she would never live a normal life let [...]
Now I know everyone reading this thinks that very thing and have said it on more than one occasion…”My Momma Can Throw Down”. We’ve all bragged about how our Mother’s throw down in the kitchen and wasn’t the phrase coined….”this is so good it makes you wanna slap yo Momma”…yeah, well TVOne has taken it [...]
Your kids are probably used to seeing pumpkins during the fall season in the form of jack-o-lanterns, or in rows at the pumpkin patch. And, chances are your little ones are probably somewhat familiar with eating pumpkin—in the form of pie at Thanksgiving. However, there are several other ways to enjoy pumpkin, and there are [...]
The 84th Oscars was awesome this year. Raising Chefs would like to congratulate Octavia Spencer for taking home the Oscar statue for best supporting actress. The fashion was amazing on the red carpet and the show was awesome as well. A little sadden Viola Davis didn’t take home Mr. Oscar, but its all good…she was [...]
For a few reasons or another I’m looking to start adding a few new features to this site in hopes of engaging you as my readers in a little discussion. I know I’ve mentioned it before that the recession has effected our lives as well and I’ve had to pawn my camera several times just [...]
Happy New Year!!! We were so honored when asked to participate in this year’s or…2011′s Kwanzaa Culinarian blogging celebration. As you know there are 7 Kwanzaa principles in the celebration on this African-American holiday. Raising Chefs’ was given the 7th Principles which is “Imani” meaning FAITH! We also had the privilege of pairing our favorite [...]
Last year…which just ended oh..about 12 hours ago was a very sweet year. Well for the past few months at least. (holiday treats!) We’ve come up with our favorite sweet’s list to share with you for a new start to an even sweeter new year!!! Remember the strawberry cake for Father’s Day I do believe? [...]
When did I become the family baker? Cooking is my thing but this baking is so new to me. Baking cookies here and there was all I thought I signed up for….ok maybe a peach cobbler or apple pie…I’m good at those….but surprise, surprise it ain’t all apples and peaches…lol Just kidding…if I do say [...]
This was the bomb.com…oh my!!! Creamy Southwestern Taco Soup…great to keep you warm…because if it hasn’t already happened where you live…the wrath winter is coming!!! Creamy Southwestern Taco Soup 2 lbs lean ground beef 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1/2 cup each green, red, orange and yellow bell peppers (diced) 3 tbsp minced garlic 2 [...]
From all of us here at Raising Chefs we would like to send you a special wish for this Christmas season. Many blessings to you and yours. May this season of Christmas cheer bring you peace and strength to continue on this journey called life. May God keep you, may God bless you! Merry Christmas!
For this to be my first ever attempt in making toffee…this was truly a delicious success. We haven’t been able to stop eating them though. Yes, I know, Raising Chefs is all about the healthy foods…fresh ingredients and then we go and make toffee…go figure…but hey it’s all good…its homemade, won’t that count? lol Who [...]
Its beginning to look alot like Christmas around here. As you can tell from the lack of no new holiday post, its been a month since the last post, so you know things are busy around this joint. However, with all that’s been going on with my catering, homeschooling, babysitting, family functions and many other [...]
Join Raising Chefs and the Divas from Cocktails and Conversation on blogtalkradio today @ 8AM EST for a Thanksgiving treat. Raising Chefs’ Top 5 Ways To Incorporate the Kids into your Holiday Planning… I know as an adult some of us can remember being in the kitchen with either our Mother and or Grandma. Helping [...]
Every year we all go through the motion of planning our holiday meals down to a T, but I wonder how many of us actually include breakfast into our plans? Which of course is suppose to be the most important meal of the day regardless of how much food your planning for the big meal. [...]
Even though we live in the great state of Texas the weather here is so unpredictable. One week you can be wearing sneakers, shorts and a tank top. The next week its 30 degrees outside and you’re breaking out the heavy winter coat , sleeping in that old college hoodie with the addition of the [...]
Not many of you know this, but I grew up in Europe and lived in Holland for4 1/2 years. That was one of the best experiences I’ve every had in my life. I have never felt so free and able to enjoy life the way I did when I lived there. Visiting different countries, experiencing [...]
The “Buttermilk” food truck from California was profiled on the Cooking Channel last night. After seeing that segment I was convinced I’ve been making pancakes wrong all this time. Yes, even those that have been cooking for a very long time can still learn and be taught the right way of doing things. Whether from [...]
Got Veggies? Make Avocado Tacos! I’ve been wanting to make these for a while now and within the past few weeks I’ve bought tons of avocados (maybe not tons but quite a few) and never came around to making them, until today. They were so simple to make the kids were amazed at how little [...]
LJ made this chili a while ago but I never wrote the recipe down for him as I do with all the dishes we fix around here. So in order for him to make it again and not forget what went in it we both sat down as he was making it and wrote down [...]
In honor of the first day of the fall season, we’re gearing up for cooler temperatures outside as we unleash a host of new soups and wonderful accompanying side ideas. We are so proud to present to you our very first original tomato soup recipe just in time for those cool days and nights ahead. [...]
So Big Daddy, that’s my husband Shun, called me today all excited to tell me something, kind of like the last time when he wanted the kids and I to make that dang fish cake. You know we still don’t know what the prize was and we asked him and he didn’t know either. Anyhow, [...]
I’ve seen these little beauties on sites like FoodGawker, CafeMom and running a search on google when we did our “Holiday Cookie” post in the past and always wanted to make em. Today was the day, and all I had to do was get off my butt, it turned out I actual had all the [...]
