Taco Wars

In Los Angeles the battle is brewing between taco trucks and traditional restaurants. The city of Los Angeles has passed a new law that will fine for parking a truck for longer than an hour to $1000 or 6 months in jail. Currently the fine is $60 for staying parked for more than 30 minutes. … Continue reading Taco Wars

I is for Ice Cream

Ice cream has always been one of my favorite treats.  Today I am featuring my favorite ice cream shop, Sweet Dreams in Gainesville, FL. The owners, Mike and Lisa make the ice cream in the store. They open late on Mondays because that is ice cream making day. A double dipper is 2 junior scoops … Continue reading I is for Ice Cream

You Asked For It …

OK, maybe you did not ask for the recipe but someone did. This week I was pursuing the search engine terms section of the stats page and discovered the following search: "pulido's sour cream chicken enchilada recipe". It seems that I mentioned Pulido's Chicken Enchiladas in an earlier post. It just so happens that our … Continue reading You Asked For It …

Garden on Wheels

This is pretty cool idea. Want to grow your own veggies but have limited space and/or lighting. Check out the Food Map Container by Food Map Design.  It can be moved into the best sunlight or out of the way if you need to use the space for entertaining or other things. The environmental friendly … Continue reading Garden on Wheels

Top 10: Household Tips

Today's Top 10 features household tips. Most are not original ideas, at least one is though, so I'm sure you've heard them before. #10: Use lemon to clean the garbage disposal. I usually cut the lemon in half or just run a piece through the disposal after I used it. It gives the kitchen a … Continue reading Top 10: Household Tips

Top 10: Summer Treats

It is has been a while since I posted a Top 10 list. Just could not come up with a good one. I was inspired to write this one by a bowl of mango sherbert. #10: Pink Things: Ok, I haven't had one of these in years but I really loved them as a kid. … Continue reading Top 10: Summer Treats

Reader Request: Buttermilk Pie

This weekend I had a request from Polly, a regular reader for my Buttermilk Pie Recipe. Buttermilk Pie 1/2 C Butter or margarine 2 C Sugar 3 eggs 3 rounded T. Flour 1 C buttermilk Dash of Nutmeg ( I prefer fresh grated nutmeg) Cream together butter & sugar. In another bowl beat eggs and … Continue reading Reader Request: Buttermilk Pie