I apologize to all of you who are freezing your behinds off while raking leaves or shoveling snow, but these Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Pops are going to warm your souls. They’re magic. Then they’ll totally melt (because of all the soul warming) and it’s going to be a big ole mess but you’ll sing …
Perfect Fried Plantains
While the rest of the country is instagramming their pumpkin spice fetishes and clamoring about exhausting political news (#helpus), I thought I’d do something a little different. Different = yum These fried plantains are good enough to eat on their own, but they go well with a variety of dishes. Have you ever had them? …
Pico de Gallo Recipe (Salsa Fresca)
My marriage is falling apart. I made this Pico de Gallo in hopes to rebuild. We can rebuild! This is our biggest argument: I pronounce the word salsa with the first syllable rhyming with the word “all”. Salllsa. But without the extra Ls. I’m just trying to make a point. Like Better Call SAULsa. You …
Happenings in the Heat – The Phoenix Adventures
Whoa. It’s been 2 months since I said heyo hiyo whasssup. Life has gotten out. of. control. Are using extra periods like that so 2008? So what’s happened? We moved to Phoenix. It rained the entire 4-day car ride. One cat cried the whole way here. The other cat was high. We almost made friends …
Old Pumpkin Rice With Expired Black Beans and Never Used Schezwan Sauce
It’s pretty darn official. The votes have been tabulated. The ballots have been recounted 37 times (we think there was some voter fraud). But the where-to-move indecision madness has come to an end. We’re moving to Phoenix! Unless Bono calls us on our red land line, while wearing his super sweet sunglasses and says “Hey, I’ve got …
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We’re moving. I think. Wait, yeah, I think.
Do you hate that I’m not posting a recipe and going to blab about my life again? Just tell me. But I have to tell you the info, right? The 411. So the big news is, we’re moving. Maybe out of state. It depends on what minute you ask me. I say maybe because so much …
I am not too old for this. I am not too old for this.
Last month, I promised you a story about my upcoming dancing in the street. Well, I’m back from that adventure. There was pain. Ow. There were also tears. But mostly, there was love. Be ready to be bombarded with pictures of some generous, lovely women dancing their hearts out and a few vintage pics sprinkled …
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Lomo Saltado – Peruvian Beef Stir Fry
I’m really excited for this one, guys! Have you ever had Lomo Saltado? You’re going to love it. But let’s keep it 100. You’re not going to make this on a weeknight after working 8 hours. If you do, you’ll be all up in my biz yelling at me “Why?! Dear God WHY?!?” and we don’t …
Peruvian Green Sauce
If you’ve never tried Peruvian Green Sauce, you’re about have your socks blown off. Peruvian food is one of my favorite cuisines. Its fusion flavors are all about spice and big flavor. The immigrants that migrated to Peru from various European and Asian countries didn’t have familiar ingredients to cook with, so they modified the …
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes With Fontina and Gruyere
I cursed when I first tasted these cheesy scalloped potatoes. Cursed so hard, dudes. Because blankety-blank they are that good. Let’s reminisce… It was Oscar night. I remember it like it was 2 nights ago. There were flavorful dips. There were salamis. There were cheeses to taste, compare, and contrast and then feel all smart …
I Miss You (a toothless confessional)
I’m still alive and kicking. Actually, no – I haven’t kicked anything. I should kick something or someone. Surely someone deserves a kick. Ooo…my dentist! Good for nothing *&%$!! I should kick myself in the pants for falling off the blogging bandwagon. That should be your blog name. Blogging Bandwagon. You’re welcome. Sorry. This is …
Sugar-Free Baked Apple Slices
Get that apple pie flavor without the crust! This is a great baked apple recipe if you’re trying to cut out sugar and/or white carbs. I created this recipe while doing a sugar free challenge and these sweet and cinnamon spiced apples are just what I needed to stop my sugar cravings. If you’re new …