This one of the first recipes I published within weeks of launching this website back in 2013. After realizing that I don’t have copies of the original pictures, they were long overdue for an overhaul, but the recipe is still just as good. What I love most about these muffins is when they fresh out of the oven and still warm. I like to cut in half and spread creamy English butter on each piece (see the pic above)....
Perfectly patriotic cupcakes are an easy star of your Independence Day table. For instance, if you’re looking for grilling ideas, don’t forget to check out my 4th of July Grilling Ideas page. There’s everything from appetizers, meats, seafood, ,veggies, drinks and desserts. Firework frosting A number 233 piping tip is required to get the firework effect. In addition to fireworks, it’s often seen used for grass (like my Halloween brownie graveyard)....
This summer my middle kid fell in love with gardening. It was so sweet to watch, since she is named after mom mom, who was gardener at her core. Our luscious vegetable garden gave us so many amazing tomatoes that we used to make gazpacho soup, stuffed tomatoes, and cucumber tomato salad. And then this month we were left with tons of green tomatoes! Good thing they turn into the most perfect Pickled Green Tomatoes....
The first lady came up to me as I was gathering up my rhubarb. “Um, excuse me, what are you going to DO with that?” So I told her about these Rhubarb Meringue Layers and these Strawberry Rhubarb Italian Cream Sodas I just made. Then the cutest little old man in the history of ever got in line behind me and said, “What are you going to do with all that rhubarb?...
A silky milk dessert that comes from my Russian childhood. When I was little, my Mum used to make this for us all the time. It’s silky, sweet and very delicious! And enjoying this dessert brings back a lot of wonderful memories! RUSSIAN MILK KISEL This dessert is popular as a drink, or as can thickened and served as dessert that can be eaten with a spoon. The traditional Kisel (or Kissel) is made from sweet berries (can also be called a fruit soup), and the drink is thickened with corn or potato starch....
As a Russian, I grew up in a family where we ate lots of vinegret salad. It especially made an appearance on the menu on special occasions such as birthdays, public holidays that we celebrate, and New Year’s eve! It’s a simple salad but requires some time to make as you have to cook the beets, potatoes, peas, and carrots. But the result is always SO worth it! It’s an indulgent salad, but very healthy and definitely not high in calories!...
Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram Boom. 10 minutes later, a random lady had provided the name of a park on the river, with specific instructions on how to hike to the illustrious Field of Poppies. So off we went, cameras in hand. I took a bazillion pictures of flowers and got one semi-decent shot (if you are a Real Photographer, stop snickering, it makes you sounds like a horse anyway): Aaaaaaand here’s what Sandi got: I’m not really sure how she succeeded in making my baby look like the Jolliest Christmas Elf That Ever Was, but she totally did....
This Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken Thighs Dinner is another one pan winner! The teriyaki marinade for the boneless skinless chicken thighs is easy to throw together and perfect. The chicken combines with vegetables and bakes up quickly. Serve this great dinner over rice and watch your family fall in love. Your best bet is to prepare it the night before and then it is ready to go when you want to make dinner....
We are headed off to San Francisco for the weekend for a late anniversary getaway. I’ve been to SF a million times but somehow it never gets old. We are going to a free jazz festival, watching a live opera on a huge screen at the Giants stadium, and are going to see a Tony-award winning mime troupe perform at a park. Yes that’s right a MIME TROUPE. I’m bringing my striped shirt and white face paint just in case....
Stone House Seasoning This seasoning is essential in my kitchen, I always make sure that I have little jars of stone house seasoning in my pantry to use every time I cook. I add it to meats, vegetables, pasta dishes, sauces, salads, and what not! My mother always made this seasoning, we just called seasoned salt instead. After doing some research online, I realized that this is the same as stone house seasoning or house seasoning....
You know those little Bonnebelle cheeses that come in the wax? (I was talking about these.) Well, one day, I was eating one of those and all of a sudden I thought, I need to leave for work. So I will just take it with me. So I was on my way to work as a lifeguard and I was holding the cheese in one hand and the wax in the other and I thought, “Hmmm…I don’t want to hold this wax anymore....
Today I went down to my parent’s house in Manteca, and my mom and I sorted through some old boxes of my stuff. (Manteca is where I grew up and it means “lard” in Spanish. Somebody commented on my blog today, “I am so glad to have found you, and these, although my bum is not.” I’m sorry about your bum, Abbie, but I come from a town called Lard....
Zoup! Good, Really Good® provided me with product for thepurpose of this post, as well as compensation for my time. As always, all opinionsexpressed in this post are my own. If you have been following me for a bit, you know that my kids are obsessed with stuffed peppers. We have so many spins on them, they practically could be their own blog. And today, we are adding one more to the family with this amazing Stuffed Pepper Soup made with Zoup!...
This year, Not 2 but 3 herb pots are growing lovely on my kitchen window sill. They are such a bless every morning. Whilst the kettle is boiling every morning, I take those 2 minutes to water and spend time with them. Mint leaves charmingly add that Midas touch to my drinks,curries and what not. Miss S brought some seeds potted in a little plastic cup. I had no clue what to expect for the first few days....
Ginger Beer for Tequila Mules A little known fact is that you can buy both alcoholic and non-alcoholic ginger beer. The alcoholic variety is mainly from the brand Crabbies. It’s delicious, and of course it ups the kick of your cocktail. Otherwise, there are many great brands of non-alcoholic ginger beer out there, like the one you see pictured here. These delicious Moscow Mules with tequila taste a little bit like a margarita and mule combined and they are absolutely delicious!...
I know this because one time when I was little I asked my mom how far a mile was and she said, “oh, about down to Taco Bell.” I still think of it every time I need to visualize a mile. So once a week, Mom and Dad have made it their date night to take a leisurely (1 mile) walk down to Taco Bell, where they…yes, you guessed it....
What is Friggione? Pronounced free-jo-nay, is a traditional local dish from Bologna, Italy. It is 90% onions and 10% peeled tomatoes that are stewed in a little fat (traditionally lard, but olive oil or butter can be used) until they are softened and naturally sweet. Sounds luscious, doesn’t it? Wow, do the Italians know how to take 2 simple ingredients and turn into something so delicious or what? (Yeah, they do!...
One of Baby Dear’s favourite things to get in his lunchbox are leftover Tuna Cutlets from the previous night’s dinner. He loves it sandwiched between a soft bun with some crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes. Add in a dash of ketchup and you have a quick, nutritious and easy lunch ready to go. A few days ago, while I was cleaning up and organizing my pantry, I found two cans of tuna hiding at the back....
I love making this vegan veggie fried rice for a quick and easy meal option on weeknights and for school lunches too. It comes together so quickly, that its a healthier take out option! Plus, it’s a fantastic recipe to use up any leftover rice, clear out the fridge of veggies and protein.The best part is that it’s filling enough for a main dish or can be served as a side with cauliflower Manchurian or soy Manchurian....
I’m so excited to be partnering with Yoplait to bring you this fun and easy craft. There is something about Halloween and Christmas that makes me want to be SUPER crafty. And probably . . . it is because these two holidays evoke all the CUTE out of me that I try to stifle all year round, lol! And so if there is one word I would use to describe this particular craft with all it’s tiny little details it would be cuuuuuuute....
