Newsflash, I'm ranting again. A blog is such a good platform for ranting. The Big Guy would rather I rant on here than to him. The topic for today's rant is allergies. At least I haven't used this title before I checked. Well, the other day as I was picking up a $1 sweet tea … Continue reading Allergy Rant
Working on New Habits
My theme for 2011 is attitude and no not to get an attitude but to be more positive. (Ok, so those that know me can stop laughing now.) Well, I have decided I need to change some other habits to improve my attitude. So, I have started with cooking more at home. It is easy … Continue reading Working on New Habits
Top 10: Allergy Things
Yes, I know this is a strange topic. My inspiration came from a friend who mentioned discovering a child she was keeping had food allergies and not knowing about it. I have severe food allergies and have had since I was a young child. While I have noticed more people are aware of food allergies, … Continue reading Top 10: Allergy Things
Recipe: Zesty Chicken Bites with Mushrooms & Onions and Cheesey Orzo
I was asked for my recipe but I don't really have one. My style of cooking is more of just throw things together. Zesty Chicken Bites 4 skinless chicken breasts or about 8-10 tenders enough flour to lightly coat chicken pepper paprika olive oil, enough to coat pan 4 or 5 good size mushrooms -- … Continue reading Recipe: Zesty Chicken Bites with Mushrooms & Onions and Cheesey Orzo
Not So Happy Meal
Santa Clara (CA) County has enacted a ban on restaurants including a toy with meals that are high in calories, fat, and/or salt. The reasoning of the Board of Supervisors is that they must protect children. Apparently, they believe that parents are unable to make decisions about what food their child eats. In my opinion … Continue reading Not So Happy Meal
Sausage, Spinach & Pasta Soup
Created this new soup Monday night and a friend requested I share the recipe. It is loosely inspired by Italian wedding soup. All measurements are estimates. I will try to get pictures to add later. Ingredients Olive Oil – enough to lightly cover bottom of pan 1 med onion chopped 3-4 mushrooms sliced 3-4 cloves … Continue reading Sausage, Spinach & Pasta Soup
Top 10: Favorite Restaurants
It has been a while since I did one of my list. I just wasn't inspired. This idea hit me when I was eating at one of my favorite places. #10: Stagecoach Inn (Salado, TX) -- Established in 1860, The Stagecoach Inn actually began as a stagecoach stop. The chicken fried steak is still made … Continue reading Top 10: Favorite Restaurants
The Dee Zone 