I was in a spring cleaning kind of mood for my freezer. You see, overtime, I’ve developed a habit so as to keep me in check. Before I replenish my stock, I often do a stock count. When you’re working from a tight budget like I do it’s imperative to make this move before hittingContinue reading “A RARE SPRING CLEANING DISCOVERY!! ##NATHAN’S BEEF FRANKS”
Monthly Archives: March 2015
A KALE AND PARSLEY RICE TO PAIR WITH ANY PROTEIN DISH
Whenever I go grocery shopping the antioxidant green food kale is a reoccurring item on my shopping list. Based on studies, kale also consists of cancer fighting properties, great for cardiovascular health and a host of other beneficial nutrients. I do try to use same in varied ways. I love to combine kale and berriesContinue reading “A KALE AND PARSLEY RICE TO PAIR WITH ANY PROTEIN DISH”
FRESH/FLIRTY SPRING TREATS ##POACHED EGGS/ASPARAGUS
It is so amazing how mother nature can transform herself. As the temperatures heat up around the globe, many will behold the winter’s thaw nourish the lawns and other places. This is a sure sign that spring is here and some of us will be planting the vegetable and flower gardens. When it comes toContinue reading “FRESH/FLIRTY SPRING TREATS ##POACHED EGGS/ASPARAGUS”
THE GOOD AND THE NOT SO GOOD NEWS ON VINO
Guys, there’s good news and there’s not so favorable news. Because I wish to end on a good note, I think I’ll begin with the unfavorable one first. I hate sour grapes, so I prefer to start with same….just to get them out-of-the-way. Arsenic in Californian wines Recent studies by a lab called BeverageGradesContinue reading “THE GOOD AND THE NOT SO GOOD NEWS ON VINO”
TREADING ON THE LIGHT SIDE FOR SPRING #PAN-SEARED TARRAGON FLOUNDER/PUREED COCONUT CHICKPEAS
It might not be so in certain locales; however, the calendar is saying that’s springtime. In my neck of the woods, there’s no denying. The temperature on the outskirts are already several degrees up and at interval, there is that cool balance of breeze. For heaven’s sake, even my orchid is acknowledging the changing ofContinue reading “TREADING ON THE LIGHT SIDE FOR SPRING #PAN-SEARED TARRAGON FLOUNDER/PUREED COCONUT CHICKPEAS”
NO PLAIN BALLS FOR ME! ##JERK TURKEY BALLS!!
It has been quite a while since I’ve consumed the feathery one in the form of chopped turkey. You see, I’ve been quite busy ‘surfing’ with salmon, shrimp and other seafood. So, since I’m back on the turf-side of things I thought I would pay a much-needed visit to dear turkey. I’m an equal opportunityContinue reading “NO PLAIN BALLS FOR ME! ##JERK TURKEY BALLS!!”
LUNCH WAS QUITE A CHEESY ONE #CHEESY SCRAMBLED EGGS/BREAD
I was in quite a cheesy mood today and I didn’t mind. You see, I’ve never indulged in a cheese bread before. So, it was out sheer curiosity that I bought a loaf of this bread. It looked very appealing, a tad shiny and soft to the eyes from a few feet away. Just asContinue reading “LUNCH WAS QUITE A CHEESY ONE #CHEESY SCRAMBLED EGGS/BREAD”
ALL I NEEDED WAS A PIECE OF IRISH SODA BREAD#SHEPARD’S PIE
It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day without an Irish dish. And what better way to get a snippet of good luck than with a generous wedge of Shepard’s pie. If you don’t have chopped lamb or beef, don’t sweat it. Shhhh, I used some Italian spicy sausage I had on hand. What was I goingContinue reading “ALL I NEEDED WAS A PIECE OF IRISH SODA BREAD#SHEPARD’S PIE”
JUST IN TIME FOR ST. PADDY’S DAY ##A REFRESHING CUCUMBER DELIGHT
Once again, it’s that time of the year. Yes guy, it’s St. Patrick’s Day again. Although it wasn’t officially the day over the week-end, that didn’t stop enthusiasts to celebrate the luck of the Irish in the street parades. The bars and the eateries were loaded with all the Irish dishes and green drinks toContinue reading “JUST IN TIME FOR ST. PADDY’S DAY ##A REFRESHING CUCUMBER DELIGHT”
LAST NIGHT’S SUPPER #TARRAGON-SPICED PORK STEAK AND ROASTED APPLES/CARROTS
Still have a supply of tarragon in my herb collection. I’ve been infusing this nutrient packed herb in my dishes for quite a few days. This slender and somewhat sweet herb was excellent in my chicken dish and once again, it has performed a great job on my pork steak. With the aid of aContinue reading “LAST NIGHT’S SUPPER #TARRAGON-SPICED PORK STEAK AND ROASTED APPLES/CARROTS”