I hope everyone had an wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, enjoying it with family, friends, resting, celebrating, whatever was best for you in your world. And today, I say let the festivities continue with a warm fuzzy cocktail. This was inspired by some yumminess I had at A Taste Of Western a few months ago. I HAD to recreate it, or at least come close to it! It's perfect after a long day of shopping in the brisk cool air, coming back home to … [Read more...]
How Good Is It
Here is a teeny tiny sampling of what is in my home still leftover from Halloween. It's combined leftovers from what I bought for the trick or treaters along with all the stuff my kiddos picked up along the way. I need to chunk it, donate it, do SOMETHING with it. Of course, like so many things, I haven't gotten around to it yet. So there it sits in these big bowls, one in my kitchen, another in my laundry room, another in … [Read more...]
Say Cheese
Say Cheese! Yes... Cheese please! Like all kinds of it, like how to use it, like what goes with what, as in pairings of the sorts. Did you know that there are CHEESE EXPERTS out there? And WE, as in Oklahoma City, have one right in our very own backyard. Meet Kehau. She is the ONLY Certified Cheese Professional in the entire state of Oklahoma. She received this prestigious award with the American Cheese Society. And you can find … [Read more...]
Friday Fuzzies: Goblin Glow
As we approach this boo-tiful Friday night, full of spooktacular events on this Halloween night, I thought I would serve up something for you that would give you the fuzzies. {wink} This looks a bit strange but it's OH so yummy! Goblin Glow *1 oz peach schnapps *1 oz melon schnapps *several drops of Bailey's Irish Cream Mix the peach and melon schnapps in a shaker with ice. Divide between 2 glasses. … [Read more...]
Taquitos
Say what? Um ya, taquitos. Not the frozen kind. But I made them to be LIKE the frozen kind so that we could have a little snack ready to go when we wanted something like that, but not the frozen ones. I donno what got into me that I was kinda craving them, but ya. I remember seeing my friend Dora make them years ago, but I had totally forgotten, so I literally just kinda thought of what it might be to myself and did it. Hoping for the … [Read more...]
A Taste of Western
I'm so excited for another fabulous local event in our awesome community on Western Avenue coming up soon and I want YOU (all of my local friends, sorry London, Australia, Canada and everywhere else... I wish you could be here with us!) to join me. This is A Taste of Western. A fusion event of art and cuisine featuring 15 restaurants 4 wine brokers 9 local artists transforming our community into a gallery of art … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie Whip Dip
Tis the season for comfort food and fall foods. First thing I think of is pumpkin. Pumpkin this, pumpkin that, so I decided to whip up my own concoction as I so often do, totally experimental mind you, and it was a hit. I call it my Pumpkin Pie Whip Dip. Why? Well, it's kinda like pumpkin pie, I whipped it up, and it's a dip.... pretty complicated, right? The best part, seriously, I wanna say it's like almost 0 points if you're a Weight … [Read more...]
Gold Plated
I had the most delightful pleasure of having a cooking class for a few of my girlfriends and myself last week hosted by Joanna Gold, owner of Gold Plated Personal Chef Services. (Ok, can I first say how LUCKY of a gal to have that last name??? GOLD? I have told Joanna that before... and it is SO fitting for our experience... ) I've never hired a personal chef before, but let me tell you, the service that she and her staff provide are … [Read more...]
GreekFestOKC
It's that time of year again where all the feta-loving, baklava eating, music lovers come together and celebrate the Greek culture in Oklahoma City. Our 30th one! #GreekFestOKC2014 Delicious homemade food... yes... all made here by hand... From the dinner plate... To one of many booths in the tent with MORE food.. gyros being OF COURSE one of the main ones, because no one makes it better than the Greeks … [Read more...]
Cocktails: Raspberry Spritzer Crush
Since today IS hump day, and if you're feeling kinda in a slump, AND if you're a cocktails kinda person, then this might get you out of your hump-day-slump. Truth being said, I'm not much of a drinker, even though a few drinks make me feel good especially in good company. But in all honesty, I really don't like the way my body reacts to them for the most part. I usually swell up and retain water or get headaches. No fun. And, I learned … [Read more...]
Whole Foods OKC and a Giveaway
All of us OKC folks are pretty excited to have this well known grocer in our neighborhood. Whole Foods OKC is so much more than a natural / organic grocery store. I didn't know that. I just thought it was this place to get natural, organic things, or maybe hard to find things. Little did I know it has WAY more beyond that to offer its patrons. Catering, a concierge with a personal shopping service, locally grown and made products are … [Read more...]
Crockpot Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Thanks to my new favorite source of things to cook, Pinterest provided me with a YUMMY recipe for dinner this week. I can't take credit for this recipe..... I only pinned it. Some awesome chic created this. And I forgot to take pics until after I served up one whole tenderloin and said to myself, "self, these peeps GOTTA try this!".... and it was then that I grabbed my camera. Crockpot Brown Sugar Balsamic Glazed … [Read more...]
No Carb Spaghetti
Thanks to Pinterest and Instagram, I broke down and bought yet ANOTHER "As Seen On TV" item. I hate to admit I'm a sucker for those things, and if it claims to help me lose weight, shrink my thighs, make yummy food, you'll bet I'm owning it. And because of my love of pasta and Italian delights, even though I'm not Italian (close enough), I purchased the {drumroll please...... } Veggetti. This little hand held … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Beeftekia aka Greek Beef Patties
Sometimes I think I've done a huge disservice to my family by raising my kids to eat their food groups in such a way that THAT is the way we eat around here all the time if I want to cook the same thing for everyone. It's not bad thing, but it does limit me because they won't eat the fruffy things, the casseroles, the crock pot things (rarely). ... all of which that I just mentioned would make MY life as mama bear a heck of a lot easier when … [Read more...]
Jello Fat Free Whipped Delight
I've told you before of my past involving Weight Watchers. I was a leader and coached people to lose weight. I gave them tips, hints, encouragement, ideas, mental strategies, advice and recipes. Foods were measured in points and things with ZERO points were always top on my list. This little concoction is something I created and was one of those top on my list. And believe me, once you try it, you'll see for yourself, you don't have to be a … [Read more...]
Sopapilla Cheesecake
On the morning after Cinco de Mayo, it does seem that this is coming a day late. However, I was a bit too excited with yesterday's news I was sharing, AND I thought I might let you recover from all of your margaritas and tacos. Today I'm sharing with you something I learned at camp. Yes. At camp. Last week. Not a peace song, Not a new secret handshake. This. This was the VERY last piece of Sopapilla … [Read more...]
Semi-Homemade Greek Pork Chops and Potatoes
This was a little din din I whipped up the other night, and as you all know, I seriously just throw stuff together, with no measuring, just whatever. I think it's how I was raised, watching my mom add a little of this, a little of that, understanding what seasonings compliment each other, and what don't. So, I roll with it. And anything that is a homemade meal for my family amidst our chaotic evenings with homework, sports, and events and … [Read more...]
A Different Kind of Chili
You guys know that I am always OP on trying to make the smartest choices and get the most satisfaction. Because let's face it.... If I'm going to have to eat it, I might as well like it somewhat? Well this is one dish I have served up MANY times, not only to my family, but to many guests in my home. And when I tell them I'm making it, they go NUTS! Chicken Barley Chili. That's right. As odd as it might sound, it's OH so good and OH so … [Read more...]
