Are you intimidated by mangos? I used to be. Most of the first mango I purchased and tried to cut up, ended up being thrown into the garbage in frustration! What a waste! I swore I would never buy another one again! As time passed though, I would enjoy mango in restaurants and come across recipes with mango that I really wanted to try, [...]
Now I am not usually in the habit of “making” my own brown sugar, but guess what? You can and it is awesome–fresh, fluffy and perfect for baking! There are times when I am in the mood for something sweet and find an empty brown sugar jar, and the bag I thought I had in my storage room does not exist. [...]
Ahhh…bell peppers. I’m sure a lot of you already have a favorite way to chop these. So if you do and you love it, stick with it! However, since a lot of our recipes call for bell peppers, including the Amazing Chilis Fajitas which I made a quadruple batch of a few days ago:), I [...]
Roasted red bell peppers have a sweet and smoky flavor that is wonderful in so many different dishes. Haven’t tried them? You must! My favorite way of eating roasted red peppers is in a panini but I also love them in salads, pasta dishes, and even some appetizers. You may think they sound too hard to prepare on [...]
The first step to preparing deliciously sweet, fresh pineapple is selecting the best fruit! Nothing is worse than getting a pineapple that lacks the juicy sweetness it’s known for… unless it is cutting open an overripe fruit with bad spots! To make sure you get the best, you simply need to grasp an inner leaf [...]
Layered Drinks Submitted by Mindy ~ The Sisters Cafe There is only one word for layered drinks — FUN! Kids are crazy about these, and every adult I’ve served layered drinks to has loved them, too. Plus, you know me… I love easy, quick ways to make special occasions even more special. I featured a [...]
Did you know it is Ovarian Cancer Research Month? Electrolux is donating $200 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) for every washer and dryer pair purchased. I would LOVE to get the new Perfect SteamTM washer and dryer from Electrolux. This pair offers the most capacity to help you shoulder any load, plus, with just 15 minutes to [...]
We love eggs at our house and it them in a variety of ways. Lately I have been keeping a bag of boiled eggs in the fridge to be enjoyed as a quick breakfast (we like it mashed with a fork with salt, pepper and butter and warmed in the microwave), on a salad or a simple [...]
I have been very blessed with good people in my life. The kind of people who bring dinners over without being asked when they feel you could use one. And I don’t know about you, but I think there is something magical about a home cooked meal when you are down and out. Food never tasted so good. Not only does [...]
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