As usual, Friday and Saturday's are super busy in my household. On Friday night I finished a cake for a girl at my church. I learned how to decorate cakes this past winter. My sister had alway's wanted to learn so I tagged along. Together we took 3 Wilton classes at our local hobby store and I actually ended up teaching myself quite a bit by digging into online tutorials. I love YouTube! I had fun with this cake and am feeling super comfortable using fondant. I'd really like to start ... continue reading...
Lenteja Chorizo Pizza – Monday’s with Mami
This recipe was inspired by Arabic Bites Safija (lentils pizza's). Spanish food is highly influenced by the Arab world including Jews and Moors. The Moors invaded Spain in AD 711 and stayed for nearly 800 years leaving behind their culinary influence especially in the South of Spain we all know as Andalucia. It's completely evident today as I visit Arab food blogs and see the similarities in spices, stews, and use of legumes. When I visited Arabic Bites and saw their Safija, I was taken away. ... continue reading...
Friends, Family, Fun!
I had a great fun-filled weekend with family and friends. Of course, like all great weekends, they all come to a close way too quickly. On Saturday, Nehe and I hit up the farmers market and of course left with amazing goodies! The best thing I found was huge fresh bulbs of garlic like I have never tasted before – fresh, spicy and flavorful! I'm so excited to use them up this week and hopefully find some more next. I also purchased a bundle of grass-fed beef by Coyote Run Farm. They have just ... continue reading...
Garden Update 7-7-09
My summer garden is doing fabulous! My tomato plants are blossoming, zucchinis and yellow squashes are blossoming, beans are starting to grow and flowering everywhere, and my peppers are growing beautifully! ... continue reading...
Aliño
I'm thrilled! After 31 years, I'm finally getting my Spanish Citizenship! I'll have dual citizenships from the United States and Spain. My mother just returned from the Spanish embassy in Chicago with all the paperwork necessary. To commemorate, my family had a fantastic bbq including a staple in our house called Aliño. A Spanish potato salad that features a variety of flavors including olives, tuna, and extra virgin olive oil. ... continue reading...
