CAN'T GET ENOUGH

I wanted to share with you  a little something from my childhood. I remember me and my papa would get tasty platters of cookies from my aunties mother in law. She would slave all weekend long or maybe longer making a variety of cookies, treats, fudges and more. We would get one of the see through like platters (a real plate) none of that dollar store plastic plates. She was legit. She later down the years opened up "Patty's Chocolatier". It was a cute little spot in my home town and I do believe she shared wonderful holiday joy.  Christmas Cookies I decided to start off a few years ago by making the peppermint candy canes ( I loved these the most). I wasn't into baking but a realize why I wasn't as good. Everything is very precise, therefore keep measuring all the ingredients carefully. Butter needs to be softened when asked, don't mix baking powder with baking soda. In the end you will thank me. As my friends would say "Auntie Daish...

At the end of August I went home after living in NYC for 2.5 years (time flies) I felt like I needed to go home an do the things that I miss most. Eat Teriyaki Teriyaki and Wok Have a maple bar donut at Top Pot Donuts Go to Pikes Place Market and view all the tasty fruits and veggies Hang out at Kerry Park and take a photo Take a road trip to Portland (I miss driving a lot). Enjoy an evening at Joeys South Center with my dearest friends Joeys Southcenter Go to my old house in Interlake and see my favorite cat Snug (he missed me a lot) Check out the city and breath in the fresh air, yet travel with NO one else on the road but me It was an eventful trip. I was gone for five days and it was the best trip I had in a while, besides D.C. wait Philly was fun too, oh but I did enjoy my road trip to Cincinnati, Ohio. Then again I really need to think about the few road trips to CT. I really love and enjoy traveling and it allows me to really focus on what others are doing in their li...

  Homemade Beechers "Marco Polo" Mac & Cheese   smoke sausage (kielbasa); sliced in 1/4 inch cuts 1 clove garlic; diced  1/4 cup of white onion (separate) Cut slice of yellow squash 4 cups of spiral pasta 1/4 milk 1/2 cup of marco polo cheese 1/2 cup of Mexican blend; shredded dash or two dashes of ground pepper Handful of canned whole peas, optional   Directions   Bring 1/4 cup of water to a boil, add spiral pasta and cook "al la dente" In a pan add a swirl of olive oil, garlic, and onions (set some aside), and squash. Remove veggies and add the sausage; brown on each side. Set aside on a plate.    Start the rue (use the same pan) add the "set aside veggies" into the pan. Add the milk and cheese bring to a simmer and add pepper (just a dash), until smooth. Add the veggies, sausage, and pasta in the pan. I added peas, but this is very optional. I just wanted it for the color. ...

This year I went out and bought everything for my little thanksgiving for Sunday. I wanted turkey, green bean casseroles, cauliflower mash potato's and stuffing. I had two items Ive never made on the menu this year (I always have to challenge myself); the stuffing (with the turkey and without) and cauliflower mash. I ended up cooking everything in less than three hours. It wasn't stressful at all and I had leftovers for days. I'm really glad I was able to pull everything off. I got 95% of my ingredients in NY Trader Joes on my lunch and then brought everything home Friday evening. Saturday I went out to find cornbread and that was the key ingredient I was missing. I cooked the corn bread during the morning and let it sit out all day. I made breakfast burritos and those were a hit to hold me over until........the thanksgiving feast. I started baking cookies around 11am and then preparing my feast around 430pm. I was finished and cleaned the whole kitchen by 800pm. I...

Ok I have a guilty pleasure that I would like to share with you today. I've recently been into getting drawing, coloring (adult coloring books), designing, and allowing my creative side shine. I've been really into re-creating recipes but making sure I write them down. I love to create them and have actually been taking this up a lot on my down time. I wanted to share with you one of my easy holiday creations that tends to BLOW the socks off people when you give it to them... Project: wrap them into   befunky

Tortilla Soup Ingredients (two servings) 1/8 cup of onion; diced 1 garlic clove; diced (small) olive oil, just a swirl salt and pepper; dash or two 2 cups of veggie broth (I make mine) 1/2 can of Rotel (Mild) or Original 1 handful of corn 1/2 can of black beans seasoning; dash of chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper; equals 1 teaspoon 1/4 cup of crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips 1/2 avocado when serving 1 dol up of sour cream Family Serving 1/4 cup of onion; diced 1 garlic clove; diced olive oil, just a swirl or two salt and pepper; dash or two 4 cups of veggie broth (I make mine) 1 can of Rotel (Mild) or Original 1 can of corn 1/2 can of black beans seasoning; dash of chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper; equals 1 teaspoon 1 cup of crushed tortilla chips or tortilla strips 1/2 avocado when serving 1 dol up of sour cream Directions In a medium pot sauté onions and garlic with olive oil and season on medium-low heat...

I wasn’t too sure about making this last night, but then I tasted it after it was done. “HOLY MOLE” this MIGHT be the best enchiladas I’ve made. No meat and still delicious, always my favorite. Keep it simple and you will always get the best results. Ingredients Yellow Squash Zucchini Onion Green Pepper "Real "Frozen Corn (frozen or from TJ's) Canned sliced olives (8oz can) – ½ the can Wheat and Flour Tortilla – 1 package (8 tortillas) 1 cup of four cheese blend 1 cup of Mexican blend Homemade “overnight” Black beans (made these one day before); (Ree Drummonds Recipe); OR black beans from the can Red Mild Enchilada sauce (Trader Joes, taco bell, Ortega, Goya); anyone it doesn’t matter) – 12oz can Directions Dice up all veggies and sauté in a medium pan and then add the frozen corn about 5 mins later in olive oil. Add a little pepper and dash of salt until squash and zucchini are almost cooked. Remove from heat and set aside. I use Trader J...