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Even kids like Quinoa Salad!
Hey there foodies! Over the weekend I presented at the Dearborn arts festival and made a Quinoa Salad. Half way through the presentation I saw many young kids in the audience and thought — oh no, they’re going to hate it. Well, I was wrong — they loved it! Even the finicky teenagers. Try this [...]
Read more →Bijol – what is it?
Rita Heikenfeld’s reader asked, what is Bijol and how do you get it. Posted on her blog is the information about Bijol, a spanish yellow food coloring, or what we sometimes call – “poor man’s saffron”. Check out the information at: http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=blog08&plckBlogId=Blog%3a9117b33b-7fc2-4062-8321-0892889d5f6b&sid=sitelife.cincinnati.com
Read more →What kind of ROI does Social Networking really give you?
Can you really track it? This is the question I’m asking myself as I’m joining, what it seems to be, every online social networking site on the ‘net. I’m going to start monitoring how much time I spend on these sites and then analyze the increase (if any) hits to my site(s) and any additional [...]
Read more →Quick and Easy Turkey — anytime of the week
It doesn’t have be November to enjoy a delicious and juicy turkey meal. As of Tuesday 8/22/08, Krogers has the bone in turkey breasts on sale. So, the frugal Betty picked one up! I washed and dried my turkey breasts and rubbed the following mixture to the bird… 1 part each of (i.e. 1 tsp) [...]
Read more →Join me at the "Arts Alive" arts fair on Aug 23rd
Mark your calendars for 8/23 to attend the “Arts Alive! Arts Fair!” I will be conducting a cooking demonstration at 2:30 pm on August 23rd. “How to dry herbs” and make your own herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette — Plus learn how to make a quick and healthy Quinoa Salad with Summer Fresh Garden Vegetables! Samples will [...]
Read more →Summer Salsa without tomatoes
I realize that many tomatoes around the nation are just fine and have no threat of Samonella. Although, unless you’re buying from a local farmer’s market – you may not want to take the risk. So, what are you supposed to make when the summer party comes around and you’re craving “Chips and Salsa?” Seek [...]
Read more →Relish’s Modern Tapas Wins Me Over
Finally, a restaurant in the Mason, Ohio that is unique, moderately priced with great food. I enjoyed a wonderful lunch the other day at Relish. Between my friend and me we ate 4 small plates and shared dessert. The restaurant was clean and comfortable, the waiter and hostess friendly and welcoming. We had the Asian [...]
Read more →Dinner Divas Club love the new twist on a Cuban Shrimp Classic
As some of you may know I am a member of a local Dinner Divas Club where we meet once a month and try out different recipes. So basically, the other members are part of my selected “culinary guinea pigs” (and yes, I just made that up!). Last night it was my turn to make [...]
Read more →Sichuan Gourmet is good Chinese Food
The boys in my family went to this Chinese restaurant the other day in which they raved about! So much so, that I had to go check it out myself. Now, I enjoy Chinese food about once a month, I’m not a huge fan — but my curiosity got the best of me. So I [...]
Read more →Come Learn about Cuban Cooking
Come visit me on Saturday, April 19th at the Fine Food Show at the Cincinnati Flower Show at 3PM. I will be demonstrating an easy Cuban Appetizer and introducing you to a tropical fruit many people outside of Miami have never heard. Come learn, eat and have fun! For additional information, please visit: http://www.cincyflowershow.com/foodshow.asp
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