Don’t Fear The Veggies
For a decade, at least, I cooked vegetables from a can. That’s it. CAN ONLY. Then, a few years ago, I bought a rice steamer. It came with a vegetable tray for above the rice. Sometimes, if I was feeling super-fancy, I would put fresh vegetables in that steamer basket. Vegetables: Canned and Steamed. That’s it. Now, there are a few random recipes I’ve cooked... Read More
This Is Why I Wish Every Recipe Had Pictures
So, I cooked Cajun Pork Chops last night in a frying pan. I’ve never done that before. The pork chops tasted GREAT. Spicy, but not too dry and yummy. E even went back for more and Donnie requested they stay in rotation. Nikki even ate them! (With ketchup, of course.) However, I have questions. The recipe said 8-10 minutes and to internal temp of 170. After a few minutes... Read More
Hot Topics and Off Topics
Nikki – the Fashion Expert in our Family. Do you know something I have to remind of myself often – especially when posting recipes? That you don’t HAVE to be an expert on a topic to write about something on your blog. You can still teach people without knowing everything about a certain subject. These are blogs, not professional journal submissions or resource... Read More
The Proven Link Between Decorating Sweets and Cosmetic Application
NikkiZ was on my lap last night as I was going through my Feed Reader. She saw me stumble upon the entry from Bakerella discussing her book and she had her interest piqued. I said, “That’s the lady who does real cake pops. Not just the cheating version of Cake Poppers that Mommy does.” “I like yours better,” she vehemently exclaimed. The funny thing... Read More
Cake Poppers: Cake Balls For The Baking Impaired
If you’re like me, you’ve seen many of Bakerella’s Cake Pops and thought, Yeah. Sure. I could totally do that. Just as soon as I catch that pig that’s flying around my house. Then, of course, she and Pioneer Woman both tease us into thinking the impossible is indeed possible with their simplified Cake Balls. (PW Here, Bakerella Here.) Except, of course, I... Read More
