When summer is gone and school is in session, I tend to bake more because I love the way my house smells when there's something baking in the oven. Even more so when it contains pumpkin pie spice. The smells that permeates the air puts me in a great mood. I love anything that is pumpkin -- Pumpkin pie, pumpkin flavored coffee, pumpkin cake, pumpkin bread, you name it, I love it! The one recipe I make every year is the Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Nut Loaf Bread. Ever since I found this recipe … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
August 27, 2010 by 8 Comments
When I cook, I rarely use a recipe. I cook how my mother and grandparents taught me. A little bit of this, a little it of that and make sure you taste as you go along. Learning how to cook was fairly easy for me because I grew up in the kitchen with my family. I was always fascinated how they would just add ingredients and rarely measure anything and it was the greatest meal ever. That is how I cook today for my family. I'm like a Latina Rachael Ray because she doesn't measure either. … [Read more...]
No-Bake Easy Recipe: Wave Your Flag Cheesecake
June 27, 2010 by 3 Comments
I have a major sweet tooth so I'm always on a the lookout for new dessert recipes. I have tons of sites that I often view and I always go for the dessert section. Here's one that I found that is perfect for the 4th of July that is on Sunday! Wave Your Flag Cheesecake What You Need 4 cups fresh strawberries, divided 1-1/2 cups boiling water 2 pkg. (3 oz. each) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin ice cubes 1 … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – Green Goodness
June 16, 2010 by 6 Comments
I know it looks like mold or something that is just nasty but let me assure you, that green stuff was VERY GOOD! Do you know what it is? I'm thinking this is going to be too easy! lol Let me know what your answer is in a comment. Tomorrow I'll post the answer here. For more Wordless Wednesday, please visit Latinaonamission.com & Ridingwithnohands.com. Please join the fun and add your linky! … [Read more...]
Where Latin Flair Meets With The Irish
February 23, 2010 by 2 Comments
I have a confession to make - I'm a Latina and I love food! I can't help it. I love to taste and experiment with foods from other cultures and countries. I love all types of foods from all over the world. What can I say, I'm a big time foodie! My top favorites are Italian, Chinese, Jamaican, Irish and Indian food. My husband's brother-in-law is Irish and his mother is one of the best cooks I know and the sweetest women you'll ever meet too. She loves to cook and can make a mean Irish Soda … [Read more...]
Coffee IS good for you! Drink up!
May 18, 2009 by 3 Comments
When I heard about this study, I became really ecstatic because I love coffee. I could drink coffee several times a day. It gives me the extra needed boost I need through out the day and it tastes really good. A little sugar & cinnamon makes it extra special for me. There's about 20 studies out now that coffee, both regular and decaffeinated, lower the risk for Type-2 Diabetes. Other studies show that coffee may also lower the risk of Cancer, Liver Cirrhosis & Parkinson's … [Read more...]
Be OYSTER aware!
March 26, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I once heard this joke: What kind of noise annoys an oyster? A noisy noise annoys an oyster. Say that 5 times fast. LOL…. OK, all jokes aside. Let’s be serious now. Everyone knows that Oysters are usually eaten raw with fresh lemon juice and sometimes with hot sauce but did you know that Gulf Coast Oysters can carry bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus? It causes vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, especially if you have chronic liver disease, impaired immune systems, diabetes and cancer. It … [Read more...]
