Stuffed Bell Peppers
When I was younger I used to buy packaged Spanish Rice mix (the San Francisco treat kind) and make basically the same recipe. Then, around 2001 when I no longer […]
Raspberry Lemonade
I love pink lemonade! I like it made with either strawberries or raspberries (or both), and I’ve already done a recipe for strawberry. So here is my easy “OMG this […]
July 2016
So half the year is gone! Let’s hope the rest of this year is kinder to our celebrity icons, to our fellow Americans and the campaigning of the next president, as well […]
Fish Tacos
If you’ve never had them, this might not look like something you’d want to even try. No cheese, no fatty seasoned meat, no crispy deep-fried shell. It’s just basically coleslaw […]
Uncle Vic’s Party Punch
When I was growing up, my Uncle Vic used to throw these huge fabulous parties. So many foods, drinks, family, and hubbub, I loved it! This punch is one of […]
Honey Mustard Dressing
Honey mustard dressing is my husbands favorite so we always have a bottle of it in the fridge, and while I don’t dislike it I don’t tend to reach for […]
June 2016
It’s already sweltering here in Californa, I can only imagine what the actual summer is going to be like! Anyhow, I’ve got several nifty posts for June… Including a sort […]
Japanese “Cotton” Cheesecake
This cake is so light, so fluffy, so melt in your mouth with yummy cheesecake goodness that you’ll be wondering where it’s been all your life! Seriously, it’s like if […]
My Patio Garden 2016 – I of III
So I finally got the patio sorted! I planted some new and tidied some old, I even sprinkled a few seeds to see what would happen. I decided this year […]
Fried Chicken
I don’t eat fried chicken very often, but when I do I want it to be juicy and crispy without being overly browned or greasy. So, I started making this […]
Gypsy Toast aka Eggy Bread aka French Toast
Until I was 35 years old I had always heard this called “French Toast”. Then, I saw being made on a British TV show and they called it “Eggy Bread”. […]
May 2016
So it’s 4 down and 8 to go! This year is flying by and I can’t seem to keep up… Although, I got my “Spring Cleaning” done (steam cleaned the […]
My Favorite Chocolate Cake
I like to serve this cake in nice “healthy” portions with a bit of vanilla ice cream to cut the richness. Although there are many types of chocolate cakes, this […]
Blogiversary / Birthday Post
Four years on this blog and nearly half a century on this planet, wow! Definitely, plenty to celebrate but since this day falls on a Wednesday this year I’ll be spending […]
Lazy Daisy Fizz
I know not everyone does, but I enjoy gin drinks. I’ve always loved dirty martinis, even before they were “in”. I’ve been ordering G&Ts with extra lime since my early twenties, and I definitely […]
Craft | Simple Bookmark Craft
Just for fun, I started making bookmarks. I cut some paper, used my watercolors to decorate some and markers and gel pens to decorate some and did a little heat […]
Green Pork Tacos
No, this isn’t made from the bastard child of any muppets! The sauce is green, not the pork. I suppose that “tacos de cerdo verde” or “carne de cerdo en […]
April 2016
I can hardly believe that the first three months of this year have gone by in the blink of an eye, or so it seems, at least to me. I […]
Spring Fruit Cake
I was never a fan of fruit cake, or raisins for that matter until I had this cake. This was my “gateway” cake to sampling other fruitcakes, and liking them! It’s […]
Craft | Carrot Party Favor Craft (Video)
These are super easy and cheap to make. Plus, they are a fun way to give out treats without having to use the same old plastic eggs. I just put […]
All Rotten (Au Gratin) Potatoes
When I was growing up my mother made ham and au gratin potatoes every Easter. I don’t remember why we started calling them “all rotten potatoes”, but I still call […]
Honey Mustard Carrots
This is one of those formula recipes that you can scale for the number of servings you want. It’s also simple enough to have at any dinner as a side […]
March 2016
So what does March 2016 hold? If I had to guess I’d say more crazy weather, confused plants, stores overflowing with holiday candies and stuffed rabbits. Plus, if you’re in […]
Apple Crumble
My version of this classic dish is not exactly traditional. I prefer a near 50/50 ratio of crumble to fruit, and I like it with just a hint of sweetness. […]
Leap Year 2016
I was totally going to write this post about leap year, full of interesting facts and stuff… but I just cba so –> HERE <– is a link to the Wikipedia […]
Pease Porridge
Depending on where you are from, you may not have known this is a real thing that people make and eat. I know I thought it was just a nursery […]
Toad in the Hole
This oddly named dish is kind of like a cross between a pancake and a quiche. I don’t know if the version I make is authentic or not, I’ve only […]