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April 14, 2011
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Cooking, Again

Cooking, Again

I’ve been cooking today.

First off, I made this, lovely cheesecake today. Actually, the “lovely” as it applies to my cheesecake has yet to be determined, as it is still chilling in the fridge. But I have high hopes. If it turns out well I’ll share the photo with y’all tomorrow. How I wish that I could give all the nice folks who read my blog a slice. I’d really like a slice, too, but I won’t get once since I’m sending the whole thing to a banquet at my second oldest son’s school tomorrow night.

Next, I made Red Beans and Rice again. You see, I had leftover sausage, peppers, and celery. So, I decided to make more and freeze it so that I will have food for later. So, here’s hoping that it freezes well. I’ll keep you posted. For this batch, I used a red and yellow pepper instead of green bell pepper and browned the sausage in the oven prior to adding to the pot. Turned out well.

I made some Pico de Gallo for us to have with our chicken nachos and black beans tonight. I’m sorry if any of y’all come into our vicinity. There’s something about the combination of cilantro, onion and jalepenos. It just comes out of the pores of the skin or something. Tasty, though!

Last, I made spicy tomato soup for dinner last night. Five of my males ate it. Winner! You know soups that are precious and need to be petted and watched and are tedious as can be? This soup isn’t it. You can put it together in 10 minutes and be eating it in under an hour — sooner if you have an immersion blender. I had to do mine in batches with a normal blender. When Jon was eating it he declared it perfect — too perfect to corrupt with hot sauce. So, I reckon that he liked it a lot. You might, too.

Hope that y’all have had a good Thursday!

April 14, 2011
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5 Comments

Cooking, Again

Cooking, Again

I’ve been cooking today.

First off, I made this, lovely cheesecake today. Actually, the “lovely” as it applies to my cheesecake has yet to be determined, as it is still chilling in the fridge. But I have high hopes. If it turns out well I’ll share the photo with y’all tomorrow. How I wish that I could give all the nice folks who read my blog a slice. I’d really like a slice, too, but I won’t get once since I’m sending the whole thing to a banquet at my second oldest son’s school tomorrow night.

Next, I made Red Beans and Rice again. You see, I had leftover sausage, peppers, and celery. So, I decided to make more and freeze it so that I will have food for later. So, here’s hoping that it freezes well. I’ll keep you posted. For this batch, I used a red and yellow pepper instead of green bell pepper and browned the sausage in the oven prior to adding to the pot. Turned out well.

I made some Pico de Gallo for us to have with our chicken nachos and black beans tonight. I’m sorry if any of y’all come into our vicinity. There’s something about the combination of cilantro, onion and jalepenos. It just comes out of the pores of the skin or something. Tasty, though!

Last, I made spicy tomato soup for dinner last night. Five of my males ate it. Winner! You know soups that are precious and need to be petted and watched and are tedious as can be? This soup isn’t it. You can put it together in 10 minutes and be eating it in under an hour — sooner if you have an immersion blender. I had to do mine in batches with a normal blender. When Jon was eating it he declared it perfect — too perfect to corrupt with hot sauce. So, I reckon that he liked it a lot. You might, too.

Hope that y’all have had a good Thursday!

April 14, 2011
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5 Comments

Cooking, Again

Cooking, Again

I’ve been cooking today.

First off, I made this, lovely cheesecake today. Actually, the “lovely” as it applies to my cheesecake has yet to be determined, as it is still chilling in the fridge. But I have high hopes. If it turns out well I’ll share the photo with y’all tomorrow. How I wish that I could give all the nice folks who read my blog a slice. I’d really like a slice, too, but I won’t get once since I’m sending the whole thing to a banquet at my second oldest son’s school tomorrow night.

Next, I made Red Beans and Rice again. You see, I had leftover sausage, peppers, and celery. So, I decided to make more and freeze it so that I will have food for later. So, here’s hoping that it freezes well. I’ll keep you posted. For this batch, I used a red and yellow pepper instead of green bell pepper and browned the sausage in the oven prior to adding to the pot. Turned out well.

I made some Pico de Gallo for us to have with our chicken nachos and black beans tonight. I’m sorry if any of y’all come into our vicinity. There’s something about the combination of cilantro, onion and jalepenos. It just comes out of the pores of the skin or something. Tasty, though!

Last, I made spicy tomato soup for dinner last night. Five of my males ate it. Winner! You know soups that are precious and need to be petted and watched and are tedious as can be? This soup isn’t it. You can put it together in 10 minutes and be eating it in under an hour — sooner if you have an immersion blender. I had to do mine in batches with a normal blender. When Jon was eating it he declared it perfect — too perfect to corrupt with hot sauce. So, I reckon that he liked it a lot. You might, too.

Hope that y’all have had a good Thursday!

April 13, 2011
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Details Are Sketchy

Details Are Sketchy

and not to be found online, it seems, but I saw today that there is a Goodwill Outlet that will soon be opening in St. Louis. What does that mean? Well, according to the flyer, clothing will be priced at 79 cents/pound, and other stuff to go for 59 cents/pound.

Something to check out, I think!

Hope that y’all are having a beautiful Wednesday.

April 13, 2011
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Details Are Sketchy

Details Are Sketchy

and not to be found online, it seems, but I saw today that there is a Goodwill Outlet that will soon be opening in St. Louis. What does that mean? Well, according to the flyer, clothing will be priced at 79 cents/pound, and other stuff to go for 59 cents/pound.

Something to check out, I think!

Hope that y’all are having a beautiful Wednesday.

April 13, 2011
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Details Are Sketchy

Details Are Sketchy

and not to be found online, it seems, but I saw today that there is a Goodwill Outlet that will soon be opening in St. Louis. What does that mean? Well, according to the flyer, clothing will be priced at 79 cents/pound, and other stuff to go for 59 cents/pound.

Something to check out, I think!

Hope that y’all are having a beautiful Wednesday.

April 12, 2011
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Sweet and Tangy Salad Dressing

Sweet and Tangy Salad Dressing

Jon and I eat this salad dressing all the time. We particularly like to have it on our salad when the other food that we’re eating is spicy because the contrast is nice. But, it is really good alongside any food. We normally keep it simple and eat baby greens with dried cranberries and toasted walnuts. It is also yummy in a salad with some citrus elements. My mom and dad eat it tossed with broccoli and cauliflower, olives and red onions.

This recipe is so versatile and easy. There is no fancy whisking needed here and you don’t need to haul out your blender either.

Proportions:

4 T. sugar (modify according to your taste)
4 T. natural rice vinegar
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
8 T. neutral oil (canola, safflower)

Put the sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper in a jar. Close the jar and shake it up. Add the oil and shake some more. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper and sugar amounts to your liking.

This is crazy simple and good, y’all.

I hope that you had a great Tuesday!

April 12, 2011
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Sweet and Tangy Salad Dressing

Sweet and Tangy Salad Dressing

Jon and I eat this salad dressing all the time. We particularly like to have it on our salad when the other food that we’re eating is spicy because the contrast is nice. But, it is really good alongside any food. We normally keep it simple and eat baby greens with dried cranberries and toasted walnuts. It is also yummy in a salad with some citrus elements. My mom and dad eat it tossed with broccoli and cauliflower, olives and red onions.

This recipe is so versatile and easy. There is no fancy whisking needed here and you don’t need to haul out your blender either.

Proportions:

4 T. sugar (modify according to your taste)
4 T. natural rice vinegar
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
8 T. neutral oil (canola, safflower)

Put the sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper in a jar. Close the jar and shake it up. Add the oil and shake some more. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper and sugar amounts to your liking.

This is crazy simple and good, y’all.

I hope that you had a great Tuesday!

April 12, 2011
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0 comments

Sweet and Tangy Salad Dressing

Sweet and Tangy Salad Dressing

Jon and I eat this salad dressing all the time. We particularly like to have it on our salad when the other food that we’re eating is spicy because the contrast is nice. But, it is really good alongside any food. We normally keep it simple and eat baby greens with dried cranberries and toasted walnuts. It is also yummy in a salad with some citrus elements. My mom and dad eat it tossed with broccoli and cauliflower, olives and red onions.

This recipe is so versatile and easy. There is no fancy whisking needed here and you don’t need to haul out your blender either.

Proportions:

4 T. sugar (modify according to your taste)
4 T. natural rice vinegar
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
8 T. neutral oil (canola, safflower)

Put the sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper in a jar. Close the jar and shake it up. Add the oil and shake some more. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper and sugar amounts to your liking.

This is crazy simple and good, y’all.

I hope that you had a great Tuesday!