So, I’ve always seen these little pear-shaped squashes with ends that look like scrunched-up faces at the market, but I’ve never known what they tasted like or what you can make from them. Turns out they’re called chayote squash, and they’re native to Mexico but used widely in other Latin cuisines. Somehow I’ve missed out… Read more »
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Tex Mex Stuffed Peppers
I love a stuffed pepper. I mean really, what’s not to love? Meat, cheese, sauteed niblets all encased in a vegetable so it makes you feel healthy… it’s a win/win. This recipe is a great option for a weeknight dinner, especially when you’ve got some leftover rice or taco meat that you’re looking to utilize…. Read more »
Cooking Lessons: The Perfect Cuban
Back when I was cool, (and by cool, I mean not pregnant and able to walk without waddling and meet girlfriends for breezy cocktails after work) I used to frequent a little joint downtown called Pattern Bar. Pattern has a great, open air atmosphere, yummy cocktails named after your favorite designers and a clientele comprised… Read more »
Berry Citrus Shortcake
I know, I know technically this isn’t a shortcake is it? Actually it’s a yummy berry topping paired with a store-bought angel food cake making it the easiest dessert ever. But still, it’s not shortcake. The thing is though, I’ve served angel food as the base of my strawberry shortcake for years so I’m… Read more »
Potato Taquitos
Back in January I volunteered to spear head the “food booth” at the boys winter carnival. Along with the help of some family members I roped into it we made all sorts of yummy carnival fare for the assembled masses. The only element that we didn’t make ourselves came from the pre-school caretakers, a sweet… Read more »
Momfession: Things I’m Afraid to Tell You
I’ll be totally honest, I’m blatantly ripping off the idea for this post. In my defense though, I did tell my friend Raluca I’d be stealing it. Also if I’m not mistaken she borrowed the idea from another blogger who borrowed it from someone else… so I suppose I’m not too much of a thief… Read more »
Chic Living – Summer
Open publication – Free publishing – More cocktails
Boys and Grills
Here’s an abbreviated sample of the text conversation I had with my sister Jessie when I asked her to help me brainstorm a Father’s Day-related craft: Me: “What do dads like? Golf. Grilling. Fishing. Cars.” Jessie: “Ties. And grills.” Me: “Sports.” Jessie: “Beer. Sports. Sports.” Me: “Gadgets? Something to open beer with. A beer cozy…. Read more »
The Talk: Father’s Day Barbecue
Raisin Bread French Toast
On Friday I happened to find myself lunching at Panera Bread and on the way out I noticed a table full of heavenly looking raisin bread. While I’m not oft to purchase raisin bread I’m also nearly 8 months pregnant so any even slightly appetizing looking food is purchased immediately. I ended up picking up… Read more »
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