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Wild Wings in Portland.

This is a TO BE CONTINUED...... After hearing about this place from my aunt I had to add to my "to do" list. http://www.wildwingcafe.com/

Roasting Spices

Over the years I still get introduced to spices, tools and useful instruments to make my cooking easy. In addition to moving every year my boxes for the kitchen seem to add up. This is one tool you must have in the home Mortar and Pastel. Martha Stewart sells them at many locations ( Macy's, K Mart, and Bed bath and beyond). Although Macy's and Bed bath and beyond has a few different brands. Roasting spices seems tedious but is really easy. 1 cup of any spice ( any spice that is a seed; coriander, cumin, ginger ) Place in a med to low heat on a stove Take off the heat and let it cool for a min or two Place in the Mortar and Pastel. These spices can be stored up to 6 months When roasting spices makes it easier and eatable for every meal used. If you are a fan of cooking with fresh spices this is one tool you kitchens needs!

Barrios

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This Sunday December 12, 2009 we had a holiday party at Barrio's . As much as my coworker reams on me because he didn't like the food (he doesn't enjoy trying new things, so he rather eat a burger from McDonalds) isn't going to keep me from letting my fans know about it. This is one place if your open to try good food and not complain about what is in it, here you go. Although, they have the most basic meals on their menu; tacos, salsas (try the verde one), steak, slow braised ribs etc. They have the best moles and added ingredients I've had in a while. The environment weather your eating happy hour or having a gathering is very complimenting. I enjoyed the enchiladas; chicken en adobo jack and oaxaca cheeses, black bean-roasted garlic sauce and red chile rajas . $14 .00 . I thought for $14.00 these were amazing. After eating guacamole, salsa and having a taste for a Sangria my manager decided it was wine time. Needless to say anymore, I was ready for...

Question of the day.....What kind of tree do you have?

This is the comment number I was on this questions.....28663 (The pioneer women)- On December 15 th , 2009 at 9:21 pm Daisha Nieto said: I bought an artificial white light 7 foot tree that’s decorated with purple balls and gold icicles. I lost my father last year and around the holidays it’s hard to not think about the ones you love. One thing I remember about him was he use to buy the Christmas pine tree spray. I went out and bought a cinnamon and cranberry candle and burn it each night to bring aroma in my home and makes it feel like Christmas. I decided now that I live alone that I would continue this memory of my father with an aroma that makes me feel like he is still with me. So, Ree is my favorite blog and she is sooo amazing. I ONLY go to her page everyday and have made several of her meals. I have yet to show you love like her pages shows me. I could ONLY image the day this blog gets that popular. Read her story and you will be in love, cowgirl or city girl you will be am...

Most Important meal of the day.....

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Indeed it is and I like to spend most of my morning sleeping in and making breakfast with a great cup of my favorite hazelnut flavor too. French Toast 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla 1 tablespoon of water 2 to 3 eggs Whisk up all ingredients and dip bread pieces and adding to the pan. Cook 2 to 3 mins on each side with butter or oil to the pan for a little added crust for texture. Remember butter adds a bit of flavor too. Once all pieces you want are cooked you can cook the remaining eggs with an added additional egg. During this time you can also slice off two pieces of sausage; Jimmy Dean's is my favorite, but you can use any choice. This is a simple meal and all ingredients are usually in there, which makes it easier for each week. Don't forget you don't have to ONLY have breakfast in the morning this is a great meal for dinner too. Tip- Switch sausage for hamburger meat and add some potatoes for a meal another day. I love breakfast and always tryin...

Holiday Shopping

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Burgundy is Pinot Noir’s most famous home, but it’s not the only place in France where the grape grows well. The cooler vineyards of the Vin Pays d’Oc in the south, are another; ripening the grapes reliably in the Mediterranean sun and yielding delicious, fruit-forward wines. The Bouchard AinĂ© shows what the region’s Pinot Noir is all about, with lots of red cherry, soft plum and raspberry notes. Medium-bodied, it’s smooth, with soft tannins.

Wine Quote

Wine is one of the most civilizing things in the world and one of the natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range of enjoyment and more appreciation than, possibly, any other purely sensory thing. – Ernest Hemingway