I know this should be common sense, but some people fail to see the issue, so listen to me when I say... If you have longer hair, always, ALWAYS pull your hair back/up BEFORE you start cooking, even in your own damn kitchen. I'm sorry, but finding a hair in my food makes me want to… Continue reading Cooking Tips #12
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Spam Comment of the Week III
I know, I haven't done one of these in a few weeks. That's what happens when I travel a lot. C'mon, you guys should know by now that my blog goes pretty much dark for at least a week or two when I'm traveling. I'll try to remedy that in the future, but for now,… Continue reading Spam Comment of the Week III
Spam Comment of the Week II
I know, it's not a recipe. I'll get back to that next Friday if time allows since I'll be in Albuquerque, but first, I have to share this once more. It is, after all, the Spam Comment of the WEEK. If I continue to receive these awesomely hilarious comments, I'll switch the day in which… Continue reading Spam Comment of the Week II
Spam Comment of the Week
No, I'm not talking about the meat-substitute wanna-be in a can that makes me gag when I walk past it in the store. I get a ton of spam comments on my website daily, and I'm certain I'll get some on this post, so on occasion, I get some really hilarious ones and I'd like… Continue reading Spam Comment of the Week
G-ma Rainie’s Swiss Steak
This should have posted yesterday, but I've been distracted by a friend in need for the past few days, so I apologize for the delay. Both sides of my family have a Swiss Steak recipe and one is COMPLETELY different from the other, so I'm going to share both with you. You get one today,… Continue reading G-ma Rainie’s Swiss Steak
A Thankful Day
Every year, people write posts, articles, emails, tweets, etc. about the things they're thankful for. Every year, I roll my eyes and scoff at the holiday just like I Bah! Humbug! Christmas because, quite frankly, without children in my home, holidays just don't mean a whole helluva lot to me anymore. I'm single. I'm childless.… Continue reading A Thankful Day
Cholesterol…Damn It!
In lieu of my typical recipe post, we'll be talking about my health today. Why is this important, aside from the fact that not eating healthy can kill me? Well, mainly because it's going to change the recipes I post on this here little blog. But that's a good thing, trust me, because I can't… Continue reading Cholesterol…Damn It!
Grandma’s Pot Pie
Today's recipe comes from my late g-ma Ethel. She also called it meat 'n' potato pie. Why? Because that's pretty much what's in it. You can add carrots or whatever, but I like it this way. Pot Pie Crust 4 cups flour 1 cup shortening 2 teaspoons salt Enough water to mix* Combine ingredients in… Continue reading Grandma’s Pot Pie
Cooking Tips #11
The first and foremost ingredients in seasoning your food is salt and pepper. Why? Using salt and pepper first brings out the flavor in any dish. If you don't use salt and pepper, give it a try once and taste the difference.
Sweet and Sour Chicken (Modified)
Today, one of my bestest friends, Deni, has decided to share this recipe she tried out on her man the other night with great success. It was also Deni's birthday yesterday, the 13th, so we're wishing her a very happy birthday! With cake! Now, Deni hates Chinese food, so J never gets Chinese food, but… Continue reading Sweet and Sour Chicken (Modified)