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The Avocado League Blog Tour
I have been searching for inspiration for an original avocado recipe since I got notice for the Avocado League Blog Tour. But really, how original can one get with an ingredient that, in my opinion, is best consumed fresh and uncooked? I truly love avocado in all it’s fresh glory. I just can’t imagine subjecting its natural freshness and unctuousness to heat. It just seems so against nature. So for the “Big Hit” Contest and Avocado League Blog Tour, I offer two very simple recipes that showcases the natural goodness of the avocado. One of the requirements for this contest to to feature, along with the avocado, something that embodies the spirit of their hometown. Well it’s kind of hard for me to pinpoint my hometown since I am a California … Read entire article »
Nakano Prize Package Giveaway & Recipes
We had a new salad favorite at our house this summer when we first tried the Corn Avocado and Tomato Salad. That’s why when I got a chance to try out NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegars, I knew that this salad would be one of the first I would try it on. The original recipe for this salad simply called for a lemon and olive oil dressing. This time around, I decided to add a little Asian twist to it. For the vegetables that you use, you can vary them up as I did but the main ingredients are of course, CORN, AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALAD with an Asian Twist … Read entire article »
Filed under: condiments, Giveaways, salads
Food Quote: MISE EN PLACE
It’s time for Food Quotes again! Having things ready and in place eases not only cooking but also life “Mise en Place” is usually applied to cooking, meaning to have all your ingredients prepared and within reach before you start cooking. It makes the whole process easier and smoother. The concept of “mise en place” can be used in all areas of life though. Whether you’re organizing your closet, scrubbing the bathroom, planning a party or setting up a five-year-plan, no task is as daunting or impossible when you have everything in place and ready. … Read entire article »
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Food Quote – Bacon
On my facebook, I asked for food quotes and my young friend Jordan offered the following for this week’s Food Quote meme. “EVERYTHING’S BETTER WITH BACON” So true. All you have to do is check out these recipes and you’ll see how even the simplest dishes get elevated to the sublime by the addition of bacon. Ahhhh…. BACON! The Best Way to Cook Bacon Vietnamese Style Fried Rice with Bacon Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwiches with a twist Succotash – even a medley of veggies taste better with bacon! Then of course there’s Bacon for breakfast And you just can’t deny anything that’s wrapped in bacon and fried! And the simplest of all pasta dishes but also most packed in flavor, Carbonara! … Read entire article »
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Food Quote: COMFORT
“Food is the most primitive form of comfort” ~ Sheila Graham Everyone has their own form of comfort food. This one is mine. What is it? We simply call it ‘dinengdeng’ and it is a soupy stew of vegetables flavored with ‘bagoong’ (fish sauce). Everytime I have this dish, it takes me back to my childhood and it never fails to remind me of family and the comfort they bring. This is this week’s entry Food Quote Meme. … Read entire article »
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Easiest and BEST Banana Bread Recipe
This is the easiest and best Banana Bread recipe we have concocted YET! Why do I love it? First, it’s easy. It’s all mixed by hand so no need to take out the mixer. Just get a big spoon and a mixing bowl and you’re ready to go. For a lazy baker like me, it’s perfect! Here is the recipe I used, culled from several that I’ve tried before and others found on the internet. By the way, I made this again this past weekend because we had some bananas that have passed their prime. I was on a lazy mode and didn’t even bother to use measuring cups or spoons. Just eyeballed everything and it still came out terrific! INGREDIENTS: 3-4 cups ripe Banans, smashed 1/3 cup melted Butter 1 cup Sugar 2 Eggs, beaten ½ … Read entire article »
Breyers Smooth and Dreamy
Some days I feel like I ought to open a savings account just for our ice cream budget. I am realizing now how true my statement was sometime ago when I said that I needed to earn some “ice cream money” by blogging! Now that it’s summer time, I can’t keep ice cream in the freezer! They just magically disappear as soon as I put them in there! “SOMEONE” and “WHO” are the culprits. How do I know? All I hear is ‘SOMEONE ate all the ice cream again!’ or ‘WHO ate all the ice cream!’ So when I received an offer to try out the new Smooth & Dreamy ice cream bars and sandwiches from Breyers, I jumped at the chance! It was timely too, as last weekend was also … Read entire article »
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