Cuisine. Culture. Commentary.
I was supposed to have a board meeting last Tuesday evening and didn’t want to get home late and then start fussing over supper. Instead, I planned a crock pot meal that would be ready to eat the moment I walked in the door. I picked a white chicken chili recipe because it was evocative of…
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Two minute and creamy. Helloooooo those are pretty much the best words ever – especially if used in the same sentence. Actually, that sentence could get real dirty real fast, now that I’m thinking about it – EWW get your mind out of the gutter! This is the perfect way to jazz up your everyday…
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“Sweet & Sour” is my version of that dinner table game where every guest says what the best and worst parts of the day were. As we head into the weekend, I think it’s important to get the bad stuff off your chest and remember the positives as a silver lining and energizing factor. When the…
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I’m not a fan of hot dogs, but switch that dog to a sausage and I’m all about it. Albert spotted Brooklyn Bangers in the grocery store and loved that there was a local vendor making sausages so I recently picked up a package for an easy supper. One of these guys makes for a…
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I am all about realistic goals when it comes to New Year’s Resolutions. I want to be able to say I accomplished them so I can actually make a difference in my life. When goals are lofty, it’s too easy to push them to the side and say “welp, better luck next year.” I did…
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When I started Taco Tuesday, the goal was just to have tacos every week. Now that I’ve pretty much settled into that groove, I’ve decided to one-up myself by trying new taco recipes whenever possible. This one was all built around the slaaaaw. I knew I wanted some sort of slaw on these tacos, and slaw…
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Keeping it low key on the blog today since most people are celebrating Xmas. I hope you’re snuggled up in comfy clothes and drinking a hot toddy today. Happy holidays from Peaches to Apples!
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People often mix mashed potatoes with butter. Or sour cream. Or cream cheese. But what about all three? Oh baby, now you’re speaking my language. I tweaked the recipe of this mashed potato casserole for a creamy delicious side dish that puts the STAR in starch. I didn’t follow the measurements for cream cheese and…
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Think of the Gato menu like a sandwich. The bar snack and entrée sections of the menu are the bread: good, but they can be tossed if necessary. The real meat is the appetizer section. This is where all the best dishes live. For my main course I actually ordered a side of cauliflower and…
Read MoreTis the season to be thankful! Here is my 2015 list of reasons to be grateful.
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