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Be A Grillin’ Villain…and get skinny, too!

Summer is finally here and I’m loving chillin’ at home and being a grillin’ villain (nothing like a new bbq to get you in the cooking grilling spirit). Being a relatively newbie on the grilling front, I’m constantly on the lookout for fun recipes to try on the Q. Came across this article from Men’s [...]

Cocktail of the Month: Emerald City Margarita

Looking for a local spin on a warm weather classic? Try the Emerald City Margarita. Add: -1 part Cazadores Reposado tequila -1 part Berentzen Apple Liqueur -simple syrup to taste -and the juice of 1 small lime Serve it with an apple wheel and voila…refreshing taste with the bonus of a serving of fruit! Courtesy of Bal Mar Seattle

Earl’s Summertime Elixir

Since summer has FINALLY sprung here in the Northwest, thought I’d share a simple, yet really refreshing concoction to cool your simmering brain:  Earl’s Summertime Elixir   Courtesy of my Dad    per glass recipe–adjust to taste -1-2 parts of your favorite rum (quality) -3 parts bottled water (flat, but you can mix it up by using fizzy) -1 part good ice (ie. buy at [...]

Whoopi Goldberg’s Big Bad Ass Beef Ribs

A recent trip to New Orleans, and participation in the New Orleans Food & Wine Experience has me momentarily a’twitter (more than usual) with with eating. Eating good food, to be more precise. Here’s a killer recipe just in time to host one good ‘ol fashioned bbq for pop’s.  Bon appétit! Whoopi Goldberg’s Big Bad Ass Beef Ribs Makes [...]

The Paper Lining

Now that you know how to make the perfect cupcake for Mom, take it to the next level by adding the perfect touch…designer cupcake liners. Following are a handful of choices which are so sweet they definitely will put the [tooth]ache into your cake. Paper Orchid Cupcake Wrappers–set of 12 $15.00         BCC Polka Dot Cupcake Liners-set of 50  [...]

Easy-Peasy Paella

  Now this is my type of recipe!! So easy – you can cheat a little too and no one will ever know. Ingredients Large pan with curved edges – this will be made on the stove top and no lid is needed – pan to table 4-6 chicken thighs 2 lamb merguez sausage or 2 chorizo [...]

The Wine Coat

Now I ask you, how truly SWEET is this?!? This arrived in my Facebook account today from a friend with a note which simply read "new purse for Vicki". Designed to work with the bladder of boxed wine (now now, don't get all hoity-toity on me now, there are some fairly decent boxed wines out there these days), you simply take the wine bag out of the box and slide it into the Wine Coat.

Pain Au Chocolat

You know those little gems you stumble upon from time to time that you make you seriously question how you ever possibly existed prior to said discovery? If you are any sort of a pastry fan (even if you aren't), you are going to LOVE ME.

Sláinte! (Yer health)

Oh shut up. You are gonna have some sort of St. Patty’s day drink tonight…whether it be spiked with green food coloring or otherwise. If you’re not feeling the green lips left over from the green food coloring, try creating a Black and Tan.  It’s simple, tasty and Irish. Alls you need is two different beers–ale and stout–layered [...]

No Knead To Work So Hard

Goodmorning fellow carb lovers. Here's a great recipe for fresh-out-of-the-oven bread, without all of the work. Just have to plan a day ahead. Now, even I can manage that.