Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sometimes it is all about the sauce. The best part of this meal is really the sauce. It is the right combination of tangy and sweet, unlike the neon red sauces served by most Chinese carry-out places. Not to say my mixture of chicken and vegetables in this dish are not fantastic, because they are, but it is the sauce that makes this dish such a superstar. Aside from being really good, it is really easy and fairly quick to put...
Black and White Cream Pie
Ready for some new shenanigans? How about we start with pie? When I first started cooking I used to make something called “Oreo Pie”. It was made with an Oreo crust, chocolate and vanilla instant pudding, and whipped topping. It was easy, it tasted pretty good, and when sliced it looked fairly impressive. That pie was my beginner attempt at recipe creation and it was always popular. Now, many years later, I make...
Evil Shenanigans in NYC … Part 2
When we left off last time I had just checked into the Hotel Ganesvoort and had gotten some pretty sweet swag thanks to Electrolux! We rejoin the story the day after the Super Bowl win of the Saints, a fantastic meal at The Fatty Crab, and a very relaxing massage at the hotel spa. The evening before the cake event was a welcome reception at The Spotted Pig, a gastro pub run by Chef April Bloomfield. The reception was held in what...
Evil Shenanigans in NYC … Part 1
We arrived in New York City late on Friday night. It was cold, in the 20’s, and there was a lot of wind which made it feel much colder. It seemed within a few moments my face and legs were completely numb with cold. We met the driver at baggage claim and once we had our bags we were off. The first two nights of our stay in New York City were spent in a boutique hotel called the Chelsea Pines Inn. The hotel is a converted...
Cake-Off Voting Now Open!!
As many of you all know I participated in Kelly Ripa’s Cake-off for a Cause this week! Here is a sneak preview! The cake above was our team’s creation, the Snow Day Cake! I had such a wonderful time working with my team, and Buddy along with the team from Carlo’s Bakery. Kelly Ripa was also there and was so kind and funny! I will be posting loads of my pics and the full story Friday. Until then if you want to...
Super Sunday Ideas!
I’m headed to New York City to participate in Kelly Ripa’s Cake-Off for a Cause, and while I’m away I leave you with some yummy Super Bowl party food ideas! I will be back on Wednesday with a new recipe, and on Friday I will be posting all about my time in NYC! Enjoy, have a great weekend …. and Who Dat?? Queso Blanco Beef Empinadas Sliders Crab Cake Dip Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Cornbread Jalapeno Popper...
