Sassy’s recipes and yummy pictures never fail to leave me salivating by my computer keyboard. Mmmmm. Okay, that’s not a nice visual. Let’s move on. I’m serious though that her recipes are always excellent and are even more excellent when you try them out. I can vouch for that. Last weekend I tried cooking her […] Read more…
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Rose petals on the floor, on the dining table, on the kitchen counter. A room lit illuminated softly by maroon plum-scented tealights. A table set with a bowl of shell macaroni, two kinds of pasta sauce (red and white), little bowls of tuna, parmesan, mushrooms, capers and pesto. Two cups of rice and a bowl […] Read more…
Hi Rachael Ray! I’m your biggest fan!
I’ve been watching so much TV the past weeks. Reality shows are becoming my weakness. Monday: The Apprentice. Tuesday: Manhunt. Wednesday: Amazing Race & American Idol. Thursday: American Idol & Outback Jack. Friday: I have a semi-social life so no TV on this night! Besides reality shows, cooking shows are another favorite of mine. I […] Read more…
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
My first attempt at making gravy from scratch and my first successful attempt with mashed potatoes. We had this a couple of weeks ago when I visited my family. Mama made roasted chicken with herb dressing. I prepared this to complement her dish. The only bad thing about this was there wasn’t enough gravy to […] Read more…
Puffi Cones!
They look weird, don’t they? But trust me, they taste fantastic! I got this idea from Renee. Puffi Cones were a favorite snack of mine when I was a kid, and boy was I ecstatic when she shared a recipe for this snack! What I needed: 1 Box of Instant Brownie Mix, Jet Puffed Marshmallows, […] Read more…
Cooking with Wifely Steps
First, I just want to say that I’m really happy that blogging has helped me share a lot of my kitchen experiences. It warms my heart when I read how these recipes inspire you to learn how to cook, cook more often, and for others, step into the kitchen for the first time! I am […] Read more…
Mommy’s Tinitim
My mother-in-law is a fantastic cook. She can whip up an elaborate dish in five minutes and even the simplest dishes turn out tasting out of this world. What’s wonderful about her style of cooking is that she cracks jokes, tells stories, gestures wildly with her hands. Before you know it, the food is cooked! […] Read more…