One of my favorite drinks is lemonade and The Big Guy loves blueberries. I got a good deal on some local blueberries at a local market this past weekend. They local blueberries made the pre-packaged kind look puny. I really prefer local produce when possible. Oh and of course, I'm still breaking in the Ninja. … Continue reading Blueberry Lemonade
Baptist Disaster Relief
On Tuesday NBC News anchor Brian Williams and reporter Harry Smith mentioned what they called the Faith-Based FEMA or Baptist Men. Smith added, "As you and I have seen in so many different places in this country, if you're waiting for the government, you're going to be in for an awful long wait. The Baptist … Continue reading Baptist Disaster Relief
Salsa Fresco
I was looking for ways to try out my new Ninja. We were having fajita's for lunch. Ingredients: 3-4 tomatoes depending on size and amount desired 1/4-1/2 small onion 1-2 jalapenos -- seeded juice from 1/2 lime Cumin -- start with a teaspoon (eating kind not measuring) fill most of the bowl. Add more to … Continue reading Salsa Fresco
Attack of the Ninja
Ok, so now that I have your attention. Look what The Big Guy got me last week. Our blender belonged to my Grandmother and can be difficult to use. Think it might be from the late 60's or early 70's, guess it is just old and cantankerous. I've didn't food processor. I have a mini … Continue reading Attack of the Ninja
Pray for Oklahoma
Pray for those in the Moore, New Castle and south Oklahoma area. As of last night the Daily Oklahoman was reporting at least 37 deaths. The tornado followed a path similar to the May 3, 1999 storm. How to help: Resources for Tornado Victim Feed the Children -- Based in Oklahoma City Oklahoma Baptist Disaster … Continue reading Pray for Oklahoma
Pancho’s Sopaipillas
Yes, I know this recipe is really from Pancho’s Mexican Buffet, TX. Before I get laughed out of blogdom for owning much less posting a recipe from Pancho's let me explain. First, I had a reader request for more of the restaurant recipes my mom collected from the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. Second Sopaipillas is one … Continue reading Pancho’s Sopaipillas
Wreck-It Ralph
Spoiler Alert - If you haven't seen the movie plot summary ahead. Wreck-It Ralph is lonely, outcast and tired of being the bad guy. After 30 years of watching good guy, Fix-It Felix, Jr. be a hero and welcomed by the other peeps in the game, he decides to do something about. Ralph lives in … Continue reading Wreck-It Ralph
The Dee Zone 