I have a confession. I am a coffee lover. Maybe it's the fact that coffee shops are EVERYwhere. There are the plain white cups with the brown sleeves at the local shop two blocks away. When I take my kids to the library, the Brothers stare me down. Still, it could be that I … [Read more...] about Streusel Pumpkin Bread: Conquered
Roasted Five Pepper Salsa Done My Way
So, I may be a little picky when it comes to salsa. I had one I liked, a "must be refrigerated at all times," store bought variety. They changed the recipe. Repeat after me: Do not fix what is not broken. I want it to be fresh. I want it to have an afterburn but not enough … [Read more...] about Roasted Five Pepper Salsa Done My Way
Roasted Five Pepper Salsa
5-6 large tomatoes 1 large onion 1 bulb garlic 2 red bell peppers 3 large Anaheim peppers 5 jalapeños 3 medium or 2 large poblano peppers 3 hot red chili peppers 1 bunch cilantro 1 lime, juiced 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon salt (add more to taste) 1 teaspoon black … [Read more...] about Roasted Five Pepper Salsa
The Monday Menu: November 16, 2009
Goodness it's been a busy week. First and foremost, I have some exciting news. A few weeks ago, Tanna from Complete Organizing Solutions asked me to be a regular contributor to her blog. Tanna is a professional organizer in the Nashville area, and her blog is dedicated to … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: November 16, 2009
How to Roast a Turkey in 5 Easy Steps
Remember the scene in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation where the turkey comes to the table, browned and glorious, and then as Clark goes to carve it the whole thing deflates? Here, let me refresh your memory. This doesn't have to be you. Roasting a turkey can be easy, … [Read more...] about How to Roast a Turkey in 5 Easy Steps