Monthly Archives: July 2013

Grilled Sausage Sandwiches And Brazilian Potato Salad. Music From Fire Department Club.

There is something about those coiled sausages, a staple throughout Italy, that I cannot resist. I’m sure it is because my mother, who was of Italian descent, used to make them all the time. She’d smother the sausage in peppers … Continue reading

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Polka Dot Cake. New Music From The Boy Least Likely To.

Polka Dot Cake. I live for these kinds of creations. For me, it was love at first sight. I knew immediately that I would make it, even if it meant buying yet another kitchen applicance, the cake pop maker. Totally … Continue reading

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Succulent Pork Spareribs With Grilled Garlic Scapes. How To Swim Playing On The Patio.

Now ‘Succulent’ is not a word I really use. I don’t know, there is something terribly racy about it to me. But, the recipe clearly calls itself ‘Succulent Pork Spareribs’ and that is what made me want to try it. … Continue reading

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Blackberry Pineapple Mojito. Raise A Glass To New Music From New Band: Stampede Road.

Oh My! All I wanted was something funny to share about mint. Now I need a drink to get these two out of my head. If you need a drink, too, why not give this Blackberry Pineapple Mojito a try? … Continue reading

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Chocolate Covered Bacon On A Stick. New Music From Holograms.

Chocolate Covered Bacon. Three unexpected words that go surprisingly well together. Crisp up some smoky, thick bacon skewers. Dip in sweet chocolate and sprinkle on your favorite toppings. What have you got? One crazy good dessert. My personal fave is … Continue reading

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Cheese Stuffed Burgers. Mike Nisbet On The Stereo.

If you get bored during your Barbecue: Nothing boring about these Cheeseburgers which have the cheese all sealed up inside. I love the use of mashed bread in the burgers, which gives them great texture. Then there is that first … Continue reading

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Blue Cheese Sweet Onion Tart With Watercress And Walnuts. Superfood In My Ears.

I made this Blue Cheese Sweet Onion Tart With Watercress And Walnuts for dinner last night and then had the leftovers for breakfast and lunch. Yes, it is that good. Super good, in fact. And super easy to make. Just … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. 3 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Cookies.

LOL. A 3 Ingredient Phrase. 3 ingredient cookies. How can one not try a cookie recipe like that, especially when the ingredients include chocolate peanut butter and granola? I tried it and I liked it. My cookies were a bit … Continue reading

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Ideas For July 4th. The Bronx On The Stereo.

Teacher: “True or False? The Declaration of Independence was written in Philadelphia.” Student: “False. It was written in ink.” Q: What did one flag say to the other flag? A: Nothing. It just waved. Q: How was the food at … Continue reading

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