Happy National Tequila Day!

I was informed late this afternoon that today is in fact National Tequila Day.

I love a good margarita, fresh squeezed lime juice and a salted rim…that’s my drink of choice.

Recently Hubby and I were having lunch at Legal C Bar and they had a special summer margarita made with a habanero pepper syrup…they told me it was spicy but I thought I’d give it a try…let me tell you, it was spicy, sweet and tangy in the most perfect way that I had to try to recreate it at home!

Spicy Rimmed Rita

1 cup diced watermelon

2 limes

2 tbsp agave syrup (or splenda)

2 shots Silver Tequila (my favorite is Milagro) - click link for recipes using tequila

1 tbsp salt

1 tsp cayenne pepper

In a blender add watermelon, blend until liquid and pour into a strainer to remove pulp. To watermelon juice add agave nectar and juice of 2 limes.

Rim each glass with salt and cayenne mixture, add ice, pour 1 shot of tequila and finish with watermelon juice. Stir and serve cold. Garnished with lime slice and watermelon. 

Back in Action!

Hello All, I am back!

I can’t believe how fast the past few months have flew by me. So much is going on in life I kind of stepped back from writing this blog, but that does not mean that I haven’t been cooking!

I was inspired today at work; we held a Nutrition Group which focused on shopping at a local Farmers Market. I printed all of the pictures that I took of my CSA fruits and vegetables from last year and my plan for the group was for everyone to share a healthy recipe that they prepare at home using a fruit or a vegetable that can be found at the Farmers Market. It went amazing; I learned so many new recipes and discovered so many different ways to use common vegetables.

My CSA is on week 8; I’ve already bulk ordered garlic and pickled some stuff!

See below for a quick update on what I’ve been up to food wise!

My First Trip To Restaurant Depot!

Watermelon and Feta Cheese Salad with fresh mint and oregano

 Strawberry Bread

 Red, White and Blue Whoopie Pies for 4th of July

 Buffalo Chicken Meat Balls

Welcome back to me. Stay tuned for lots of recipes to come!!



The Share Your Sweet Tooth, Great American Bake Sale is just 2 weeks away! My friends and I have been collaborating ideas, testing recipes, shopping and getting really excited for the event!

Hope you can make it!

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Vietnamese Pho..Noodle Bowl

I have a lot of favorite foods, too many to really name. I think it would be easier for me to name the things that I don’t like. Well this past week I added another dish to my favorites list. Vietnamese Pho. Pho is the traditional name for an amazingly enormous bowl of noodle soup.

I had to attend a training last Friday and I was less than excited to find out that I couldn’t bring my own lunch because the facility had nowhere for us to eat. Anxious about finding a yummy place to chow down was on my mind all morning until we found Pho Hoa Restaurant where I order Pho Ga, which is a chicken based noodle bowl. This noodle bowl was literally the size of one of my mixing bowls and was filled with rice noodles, shredded chicken, and a delish broth. Along side my Pho Ga came pieces of basil, bean sprouts, cilantro and limes; all to add to the dish table side. YUUUMMMY! A must try!

On my way home I stopped into the Vietnamese supermarket and bought me some noodles and Pho broth spice…so stay tuned for my homemade Pho recipe in the near future.

Baking a Difference..

Did you know that 1 in 5 kids in America face hunger every day..

SAVE THE DATE

  

Please Join Team Share Your Sweet Tooth and Food Fashionista for an amazing dessert Buffet! Buy a ticket and enjoy all aspects of this event, including samples of mini desserts, cookies, cupcakes, whoopie pies, traditional pastries and more. Extra's include raffel prizes from local businesses, desserts to purchase, music and more!

Event Date: Saturday, May 19th at 5 pm
Place: Harry's Breakfast and Lunch, 1420 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
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Catering...Featured Mini Appetizers!

Simple Pie Crust Recipe

Simple/All Purpose Pie Crust Recipe

2 1/2 cups flour

1 cup cold butter, cut into cubes

1 tsp salt

6 to 8 tbsp cold water

Combine flour and salt in a food process, pulse to mix. Add butter and pulse again until butter is cut into pea sized pieces. Add water 1 tbsp at a time pulsing until mixture begins to come together. Dump dough on a floured surface, gently knead and shape the dough into the disk. (Be careful not to over knead). Use right away or save for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

Mini Blueberry Pies

Brunch Quiche with Mushrooms and Onions