tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50953143104338459742024-02-06T19:17:01.946-08:00The Unseasoned ChefA seventeen year-olds 1 year adventure with food! my meals, one year.masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-16186280131029664322010-08-22T13:18:00.000-07:002010-08-24T13:25:21.066-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEXigvrWtgz5Nz-Ewv5IF3tAgp9lUmsFIFPeYUkl1eBIpgJI-LKIXJ59qjs2oda68BkPhzXKLSJ1McU40cOPKFlsCpX-BRBJvgrXcjlg07xijEReTz9otsiGKug_mvF2BxhCtBISCS-ccC/s1600/august22-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509073447812390050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEXigvrWtgz5Nz-Ewv5IF3tAgp9lUmsFIFPeYUkl1eBIpgJI-LKIXJ59qjs2oda68BkPhzXKLSJ1McU40cOPKFlsCpX-BRBJvgrXcjlg07xijEReTz9otsiGKug_mvF2BxhCtBISCS-ccC/s320/august22-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Well today my family had a surprise birthday party for my aunt at olive garden</div><div align="center">It was lunch time so I decided to do the soup salad and bread sticks lunch</div><div align="center">I already know that I love their salad and who doesn't like bread sticks so all that was to decide was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">which</span> soup to try</div><div align="center">I decided to so the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Tuscana</span> which was a light sausage and potato soup with kale</div><div align="center">I was actually going to try another since its endless but I filled up on so much salad and because this soup was so good I ate it all and left no room to try another</div><div align="center">I guess next time ill have to take it a little slower <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">lol</span> </div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-8480626136040023512010-08-21T22:01:00.000-07:002010-08-22T21:16:30.814-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNW2YaIca7BiM1yrSgjRDw4LTJYuN4fOy5e5M7CqOMO9bRgZCqC1lQ_dCoacoJCp44B64aY3U8agg_40YkiO_E3G2jASBOCEXW_viTRYb-2eDivehMabtVONx13iD68hKW86nZcAhqP4_j/s1600/august21-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508450865482545954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNW2YaIca7BiM1yrSgjRDw4LTJYuN4fOy5e5M7CqOMO9bRgZCqC1lQ_dCoacoJCp44B64aY3U8agg_40YkiO_E3G2jASBOCEXW_viTRYb-2eDivehMabtVONx13iD68hKW86nZcAhqP4_j/s320/august21-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Tonight it was my papa's turn to cook </div><div align="center">I had bought some country pork ribs a few days ago and I'm not the best at cooking ribs yet so I let him do it</div><div align="center">He also made some delicious dill potatoes to go with the ribs</div><div align="center">He made these by cooking off some prosciutto and onions and boiling the potatoes</div><div align="center">He them sauteed them with the onion mixture and seasoned with salt and pepper and of course dill </div><div align="center">Delicious every bit of it</div><div align="center">I really do love these days when someone else cooks for me<br /></div><div align="center">I think my parents will do just fine without me</div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-39423559287256682352010-08-20T20:48:00.000-07:002010-08-22T21:00:54.579-07:00Johnny Cakes<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ipsBGiFFjA1Tfc7e0GEjLB5pPx407fy9zWPN8PK9Ea4UiIV7o_CakgU1Vp0iVCmbrAcU0Evsn9HE9yHayLAlz1xGtDLitWkNX8JIxi65mv-VtL6P81LE6Zu5o_m34rAe46BtPPBgdYn_/s1600/august20-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508447680201701794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ipsBGiFFjA1Tfc7e0GEjLB5pPx407fy9zWPN8PK9Ea4UiIV7o_CakgU1Vp0iVCmbrAcU0Evsn9HE9yHayLAlz1xGtDLitWkNX8JIxi65mv-VtL6P81LE6Zu5o_m34rAe46BtPPBgdYn_/s320/august20-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> So tonight I was in the mood again to experiment so I decided to try and make my version of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Johnny</span> cakes</div><div align="center">See at work we have these things called johnny cakes which are basically little honey corn meal pancakes that we serve with our pulled pork</div><div align="center">I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">absolutely</span> love these things and I just wanted to see if there was an easier way to make them at home</div><div align="center">Well I think I figured it out</div><div align="center">After some trial and error I think I got it</div><div align="center">But the thing is I don't have measurements exactly</div><div align="center">But here is basically how I made them</div><div align="center">I mixed a little pancake mix with some corn meal</div><div align="center">not exactly equal a little more corn meal</div><div align="center">Then I added some water, milk, sugar, honey, and a bit of melted butter</div><div align="center">Now these things are a little finicky to cook so you kind of have to practice to get it right but they are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">definitely</span> delicious and make an awesome breakfast or a side dish for dinner</div><div align="center">or even a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">snack</span> either way these things are AMAZING!<br /></div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-19468197615199267692010-08-19T21:25:00.000-07:002010-08-20T21:41:03.734-07:00Tuna Salad<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507715366622131458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2i3O-zVLA1yvZI8m-8LXSY2li-Q7PXa18HXymYNE0c7YAU2vc-vRIB9mJCijMfhva1cyeMnIUfKvgbo0Do-gz7w8TSuuTYcWfjU0PnJWLA40Hy9mx2Lp-4Kjcy-bKTgSfYhF_N6pI0Z7r/s320/august19-1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">So lately I have really been wanting to make some tuna salad</div><div align="center">But <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">unfortunately</span> we had no tuna</div><div align="center">But the other day when we went to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Sam's</span> I had to get some </div><div align="center">So today I decided to make my tuna salad for lunch</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PeH1gdsqdH6sTUbIRpUwFD8x65iIkWRLSKojBKPEItoTgGOnBwceSC-5DjJpzNp6u2qrIe2hLLuifzCmmVJThfSzVaMkJG_FDY1sy36Yn7zB6bEP99WYNPmnsehuVlGTie1iFzEynff9/s1600/august19-2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507715380777475714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PeH1gdsqdH6sTUbIRpUwFD8x65iIkWRLSKojBKPEItoTgGOnBwceSC-5DjJpzNp6u2qrIe2hLLuifzCmmVJThfSzVaMkJG_FDY1sy36Yn7zB6bEP99WYNPmnsehuVlGTie1iFzEynff9/s320/august19-2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Now normally tuna salad is made simply with canned <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">tuna</span>, mayo, and pickle relish</div><div align="center">But I decided to jazz mine up a bit and this is how I did it</div><div align="center">I started with 1 can of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">chunk</span> light tuna and I added to it...</div><div align="center">(note: I don't have <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">measurements</span> because this was an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">experimental</span> recipe)</div><div align="center">Mayo, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">dijon</span> mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper</div><div align="center">And I didn't have any pickle relish so I decided to substitute some of my pickled <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Cherry</span> peppers</div><div align="center">Its basically a hot pepper relish so I figured it would be pretty good and substitute in pretty well</div><div align="center">Well <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">that's</span> about it<br /> This is a great healthy lunch and its perfect <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">with</span> some crackers or as a sandwich with whole wheat bread and a little lettuce and tomato</div><div align="center">delicious</div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-16854811046038115182010-08-18T21:01:00.000-07:002010-08-19T21:15:00.339-07:00<div align="center"><span style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #ffff00"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWJNeaG3vNJC8LBTBQR7bs5cH5l-7aVdRYODSJSUAdC9FL9ze0hwmkGnf9s7VN_gYreEWLbxJss8x04zASoB4Wbeq43HuEhEqkhCqfu6euhEAbfImCWlDm0iQ026IKii70bvxOJwjhU50A/s1600/august18-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507337678578140322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWJNeaG3vNJC8LBTBQR7bs5cH5l-7aVdRYODSJSUAdC9FL9ze0hwmkGnf9s7VN_gYreEWLbxJss8x04zASoB4Wbeq43HuEhEqkhCqfu6euhEAbfImCWlDm0iQ026IKii70bvxOJwjhU50A/s320/august18-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Tonight it was just my mom and I for dinner</div><div align="center">My dad had a unexpected meeting so I had to come up with something simple to make for just my mom and I </div><div align="center">So I decided to make a frittata</div><div align="center">Just a simple one made of what I found in the frig</div><div align="center">which happened to be some leftover Italian sausage, bell pepper, some red onion, basil, Parmesan, salt, and pepper</div><div align="center">Oh and of course GARLIC</div><div align="center">pretty simple and this is definitely one of those recipes were you can make as much of as little as you want depending on how any you are feeding</div><div align="center">So my mom never feels like just the frittata is enough so I made some hash browns as well to go with it</div><div align="center">That too was easy enough</div><div align="center">simple grate a few potatoes squeeze out the extra water add to a HOT pan greased with a little olive oil and butter season with some salt pepper and garlic</div><div align="center">and cook the crap out of it until golden brown and crisp on both sided</div><div align="center">These leftovers make a great breakfast or brunch!</div><div align="center"></div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-41689529886672835862010-08-17T20:03:00.000-07:002010-08-18T20:12:25.231-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4U04JtknkR-TnPLVyfHcU0gpyDz4jDDIPDlhW17ewdWkMw_LnsGe2EpJkOJaoUuIH59zLcoiFIwf-ZD6GD6UjSngB293JoNyrL_dcIolMhBx-sBtffzjBYAc9rIKT_4NxCmuXdljtYbEJ/s1600/august17-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506951598763545042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4U04JtknkR-TnPLVyfHcU0gpyDz4jDDIPDlhW17ewdWkMw_LnsGe2EpJkOJaoUuIH59zLcoiFIwf-ZD6GD6UjSngB293JoNyrL_dcIolMhBx-sBtffzjBYAc9rIKT_4NxCmuXdljtYbEJ/s320/august17-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Alright so today I just wanted a little snack before I went to work and I'm a huge lover of fruit and what makes a better snack than fruit?</div><div align="center">In my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">opinion</span> not much and this is probably one of my very favorite fruit snacks</div><div align="center">Apples and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">peanut butter</span></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ok</span> so you way be thinking </div><div align="center">WHAT? not caramel</div><div align="center">well you see I never have the caramel dip at home so one day I decided to pair one of my favorite fruits with my favorite things ever!</div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">peanut butter</span></div><div align="center">and it was delicious</div><div align="center">thus birthing this snack </div><div align="center">But you all know <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">I'm</span> pretty nuts about <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">peanut butter</span> and I like it on everything </div><div align="center">so you try it and you be the judge</div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-18991269695712165492010-08-16T19:50:00.000-07:002010-08-18T20:03:22.306-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv-6IOkByyCXRpSyD-ZSRgs_Y2nvB59LXx_KNpYBMEtFwnmro5it-3qseBQQFtDTPvfr6yqfWWpxPfPxbi0g5GG95QOVoGwV_yMDxmTYpnrs91tkJcutTvHkeIvvZsyLtw1mr0gfah_bF-/s1600/august16-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506948135959452514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv-6IOkByyCXRpSyD-ZSRgs_Y2nvB59LXx_KNpYBMEtFwnmro5it-3qseBQQFtDTPvfr6yqfWWpxPfPxbi0g5GG95QOVoGwV_yMDxmTYpnrs91tkJcutTvHkeIvvZsyLtw1mr0gfah_bF-/s320/august16-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Today my mom and I had to do all kinds of shopping in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">beavercreek</span> and we really needed to go to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Sam's</span> to get some of those things we go through so fast it only makes since to buy in bulk</div><div align="center">so any way we both decided that for dinner it would be good to just buy one of their delicious roast chickens</div><div align="center">so when we finally got home we decided to just have salad with the chicken or in my cases chicken in my salad</div><div align="center">for my salad I used the spring mix with a delicious <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Parmesan</span> and herb <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">vinaigrette</span></div><div align="center">and of course the chicken </div><div align="center">fantastic<br /></div><div align="center"></div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-73260291428420357922010-08-15T20:25:00.000-07:002010-08-16T20:56:14.205-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7gM19ihrmIcwd9dlVswwriwaRtP8Sb-6DuKiT5LyeOAV_5m4XwQj-kOphmD2dynunA6g5JFqwH8ycEHCGi0yn4yPMTFTX3_6Qw7sdpUjDlJezWlwU43X7VGBAXa7tQ7378vQ5SdpCoLd/s1600/august15-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506215946968520418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7gM19ihrmIcwd9dlVswwriwaRtP8Sb-6DuKiT5LyeOAV_5m4XwQj-kOphmD2dynunA6g5JFqwH8ycEHCGi0yn4yPMTFTX3_6Qw7sdpUjDlJezWlwU43X7VGBAXa7tQ7378vQ5SdpCoLd/s320/august15-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Tonight it was back to the chicken</div><div align="center">My mom didn't want my dad eating anymore beef or pork because he had ate way to much steak the other night especially for his <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">diabetes</span></div><div align="center">So tonight I tried to make something a little liter but still super delicious So I made chicken breasts with a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">broccoli</span> sauce and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">bulgur</span> risotto</div><div align="center">The chicken was simple enough to make I just seasoned the chicken breasts with some Cajun seasoning we bough from a market in South Carolina a few years ago</div><div align="center">I then seared them in a pan with a little olive oil then removed them from the pan</div><div align="center">Then I added 1/2 can of cream of broccoli as well as 1/2 a bag of frozen chopped broccoli</div><div align="center">I then placed the chicken back in the pan and covered and allowed the chicken to finish cooking while I made my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">bulgur</span> risotto </div><div align="center">Also simple enough this risotto starts with one small red onion softened and about 3 cloves of minced garlic</div><div align="center">then I toasted the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">bulgur</span> and added chicken stock a few ladles at a time until the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">bulgur</span> was cooked through and was nice a creamy</div><div align="center">Finally I finished off the risotto with a little Parmesan and served along side the chicken<br /></div><div align="center"></div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-49583788643561963622010-08-14T20:12:00.000-07:002010-08-16T20:25:44.194-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0qaQoF4tWycCuXrKQpEBKMxU42cBP2oV7tY8LY1uCrK9K5jhqyvlGQyDUrFc4fxeJI1cuamEQzPBj0H-lpEr_JMXfYfj3de8CXS7oYDAJFyZoD-g8KBUmRLlr5eEQu56KgV3daloMaopV/s1600/august14-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506211641905720226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0qaQoF4tWycCuXrKQpEBKMxU42cBP2oV7tY8LY1uCrK9K5jhqyvlGQyDUrFc4fxeJI1cuamEQzPBj0H-lpEr_JMXfYfj3de8CXS7oYDAJFyZoD-g8KBUmRLlr5eEQu56KgV3daloMaopV/s320/august14-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Today was another day off for me </div><div align="center">Which at my house is not really a day off since I still have to cook for my parents</div><div align="center">But at least I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">don't</span> have to do it for 6 hours straight</div><div align="center">So what I decided to make my parents tonight was actually one of the first meals I ever cooked for them by myself</div><div align="center">It has much improved though</div><div align="center">What I made was pork chops and mashed potatoes with pan gravy and mixed veggies</div><div align="center">These pork shops are so simple to make and best of all its a one pan deal and by making the gravy you get a kick start on the clean up</div><div align="center">You see after cooking the chops in the pan you have all though lovely brown bits and are full of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">flavor</span> but a hassle and a half to clean </div><div align="center">So why not take to extra step and add a bit of flour to the residual fat and make a roux</div><div align="center">Then add milk and with a whisk scrub away at <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">those</span> little brown lovelies</div><div align="center">And <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">vuala</span> clean pan and in the process you made a delicious gravy!</div><div align="center">Now you can either <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">smother</span> your chops or some delicious mashed potatoes</div><div align="center">Or in my case both<br /></div><div align="center"></div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-29809744851407853952010-08-13T21:18:00.000-07:002010-08-13T21:28:28.362-07:00Cinnamon Apple Crisp Cheesecake<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-OW88XZR__rx3NS08pvXMC3m2v_EeJpDzeSCkQOGA9z12m12PHfetMbnCmvbN9zHeR2xgrKgh6DB0AgVr_58leYhKusWMsPR8-oL7xYev6UNmuBTdliEr303Br174Hm2iCpO1WzyaAeH/s1600/august12-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505115476791502050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-OW88XZR__rx3NS08pvXMC3m2v_EeJpDzeSCkQOGA9z12m12PHfetMbnCmvbN9zHeR2xgrKgh6DB0AgVr_58leYhKusWMsPR8-oL7xYev6UNmuBTdliEr303Br174Hm2iCpO1WzyaAeH/s320/august12-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Well we got a new dessert at work this week and its pretty delicious and as you can see we have a great presentation for it so I decided to take a pic of it and post it for you guys</div><div align="center">So its called the apple <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">cheesecake</span> crisp</div><div align="center">And we make it by frying the tortilla triangles and tossing them in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cinnamon</span> and sugar</div><div align="center">I then scoop out a square of the apple cheesecake and place it in the bowl</div><div align="center">I stick the tortilla strips into the cheesecake to make a star and then drizzle it with caramel sauce</div><div align="center">Then the crumble</div><div align="center">Then some whipped cream (hand whipped by yours <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">truly</span>)</div><div align="center">Chocolate drizzle and "fairy dust" more <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Cinnamon</span> and sugar<br />Delicious and beautiful!</div><div align="center"></div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-87080992634032000452010-08-13T20:59:00.000-07:002010-08-15T21:06:38.938-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiahyBMI80ub2eAx-E4gOoczzwETggy6Nm8-g3TUSoafdaFO28cJV3qPX5WpjAizrWIEBCqeTg8VuVEccZNgNzp5b-wIORIKjHg91Ky-8-akgorSPVE1TwXI6Dq3yEnVZl5cTlPdWn_bVG-/s1600/august13-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505852657480082594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiahyBMI80ub2eAx-E4gOoczzwETggy6Nm8-g3TUSoafdaFO28cJV3qPX5WpjAizrWIEBCqeTg8VuVEccZNgNzp5b-wIORIKjHg91Ky-8-akgorSPVE1TwXI6Dq3yEnVZl5cTlPdWn_bVG-/s320/august13-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Well today my doggy had to have surgery for a blockage in his tummy which turned out to be a corn cob and nothing serious </div><div align="center">But to take my mom and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">I's</span> mind off it we kept ourselves busy with errands</div><div align="center">So when it was time for lunch we were still out so we decided to grab something to eat at A<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">rby's</span></div><div align="center">I know <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">I'm</span> sorry not to exciting but we had to eat and we <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">weren't</span> close <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">enough</span> to home to make anything</div><div align="center">Plus I had to work all night to I also didn't get a chance to make dinner</div><div align="center">I promise something better tomorrow<br /></div><div align="center"></div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-64589458601218834622010-08-11T21:46:00.000-07:002010-08-12T20:54:41.991-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDAu1FjZYU2aG7vpM4znOK0QtQ7YmRLfGh0cbZrV8srK3rer_eBFBnc0Q4xof7h_irJ3orZgxjTPIX5UcHmYHM-rLFtz8fU23O67oX4s8TchP-R7J6V7cEL_Rd8oGH9GFtYXb7OYmmuL2/s1600/august11-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504736713555657010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDAu1FjZYU2aG7vpM4znOK0QtQ7YmRLfGh0cbZrV8srK3rer_eBFBnc0Q4xof7h_irJ3orZgxjTPIX5UcHmYHM-rLFtz8fU23O67oX4s8TchP-R7J6V7cEL_Rd8oGH9GFtYXb7OYmmuL2/s320/august11-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> So as you know I usually work pretty late and I'm always a bit hungry when I finally get home</div><div align="center">So tonight was pretty much the same story but I didn't really want anything big so I decided to make myself a little platter of crackers and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hummus</span></div><div align="center">two kinds of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hummus</span> to be exact a little garlic <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">hummus</span> and a little roasted red pepper <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">hummus</span></div><div align="center">MY FAVORITE!</div><div align="center">Just a little simple snack before bed<br />perfect</div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-53623541069615508262010-08-10T20:26:00.000-07:002010-08-12T20:46:27.403-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGleAcy_J5qy3aS1l_ormkY7PGGpG9J568-3-hzcC0eEn2WPZWuDtN4bml9WF4Tt0Ei-S_gGUTXDhyphenhyphenWA6_tinM25lyTsP4djkJ4GWoNeW-GAoHEPTUAxn6W42UOkUsV6BqgVrBB6d-oOnG/s1600/august10-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504731446397707186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGleAcy_J5qy3aS1l_ormkY7PGGpG9J568-3-hzcC0eEn2WPZWuDtN4bml9WF4Tt0Ei-S_gGUTXDhyphenhyphenWA6_tinM25lyTsP4djkJ4GWoNeW-GAoHEPTUAxn6W42UOkUsV6BqgVrBB6d-oOnG/s320/august10-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> So today I actually got called off work so of course I made dinner for my parents and I</div><div align="center">Well my dad wanted some pasta but all we had was a canned marinara sauce</div><div align="center">So you know I had to spice it up a bit and make it my own<br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504731452946482562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 246px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnulKmVYWXja5hvhXgejPTTqvpfGnA0aq1bcZW7tClB86EeQJO3EeWM_ZGYAqGkhyOe3NNOkWO1p_1NgAoYKPw56yBbmQLCop7CUlaj26j77T56-jDTTjmxcoOG1YJwfu6v-OudUoUT9_S/s320/august10-2.jpg" border="0" /></div><p align="center">And to do so I started by <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sauteing</span> one onion until soft about 10 minutes</p><p align="center">I then added 3 cloves of minced garlic and let cook for about 2 more minutes</p><p align="center">I added the jar of sauce to the onions and garlic and added some basil and a bit of red pepper flake <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">because</span> as you know my dad and I like things a little spicy</p><p align="center">I also added about a cup of water and I allowed the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">sauce</span> to simmer and develop it flavor for about 15-20 minutes</p><p align="center">Lastly of course I cooked my pasta in a nice big pot of SALTED boiling water until <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">al dente</span></p><p align="center">and served with plenty of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Parmesan</span> cheese</p><p></p>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-20049019616300193812010-08-09T21:04:00.000-07:002010-08-10T21:15:56.646-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINWelXUkk1g6JIRFZDYy3p54uq225Ewh2k6Y2_4zLloWkeilepuVFN53QUwvivxvn_gUuN8GVgMh8lVLgwp_rzk6-D1tVGljbKA-Ci8-6oJAGSKse7dtLIAzalbml2MF3GZZ0U_oxhzjE/s1600/august9-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503999463471463650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhINWelXUkk1g6JIRFZDYy3p54uq225Ewh2k6Y2_4zLloWkeilepuVFN53QUwvivxvn_gUuN8GVgMh8lVLgwp_rzk6-D1tVGljbKA-Ci8-6oJAGSKse7dtLIAzalbml2MF3GZZ0U_oxhzjE/s320/august9-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Well today realized that we literally had not food in the house and we <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">definitely</span> needed to go grocery shopping</div><div align="center">But before that we had to figure out how to use what little we did have in the freezer</div><div align="center">So we found these <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">steaks</span> and decided to cook those off with some corn on the cob and the last three of our potatoes</div><div align="center">So while my mom and I shopped for groceries my dad got ready to make dinner</div><div align="center">He baked the potatoes and boiled the corn and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">caramelized</span> some onions to go with the steaks </div><div align="center">and once we got home he cooked of the steaks</div><div align="center">They were delicious and perfectly cooked</div><div align="center">props to my dad because he <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">definitely</span> knows how to cook a steak</div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-2866901873087932132010-08-08T20:56:00.000-07:002010-08-09T21:19:46.665-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXnslW3S_Pz1BfBeKXmMdg-II6PUTW0foBjPRmCbWac39R5KhNDvIJqx_wgebM0-njS3oxoASG8ovKXRKb7iP_tWpyM6wbzFariMxRXpUams62R4HgDQ7OGgWomB0qHZ7VJ1GbuXYI6EJP/s1600/august8-2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503626142820771698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXnslW3S_Pz1BfBeKXmMdg-II6PUTW0foBjPRmCbWac39R5KhNDvIJqx_wgebM0-njS3oxoASG8ovKXRKb7iP_tWpyM6wbzFariMxRXpUams62R4HgDQ7OGgWomB0qHZ7VJ1GbuXYI6EJP/s320/august8-2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Today my parents and I went to visit my aunt and uncle and look at cars so while we were out we decided to get a little late lunch/dinner</div><div align="center">So we went to a place called Smash Burger</div><div align="center">My dad and I went here before back during swim season and I had gotten the classic Smash <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Burger</span></div><div align="center">So this time I decided to try something <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">different</span></div><div align="center">But between my mom and I we couldn't decide which to try</div><div align="center">So we each got something different and we split them<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurVUk1N2rdYNNd7H7F8-8tVHg-kKelOyZ_8uZx3BSgu2_J3lPqlaUXUrTbudOnja8SZu1I651GPVSEiSGdVODkSRWIgAxGzxAbyyBGcCuAFsWQ21YGftytYLbgf4JZ5I12rPZS2MMxV8C/s1600/august8-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503626133394864514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhurVUk1N2rdYNNd7H7F8-8tVHg-kKelOyZ_8uZx3BSgu2_J3lPqlaUXUrTbudOnja8SZu1I651GPVSEiSGdVODkSRWIgAxGzxAbyyBGcCuAFsWQ21YGftytYLbgf4JZ5I12rPZS2MMxV8C/s320/august8-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> For me I got the Spicy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Baja</span></div><div align="center">This burger consists of</div><div align="center">Pepper jack cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, onion, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">chipotle</span> mayo and fresh jalapenos on a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">chipotle</span> bun</div><div align="center">Man it was good and not overly spicy it just had the right kick with a little extra when you got a bight of jalapeno</div><div align="center">For my mom she got the Mushroom Swiss</div><div align="center">consisting of garlic sauteed mushrooms, Swiss cheese and mayo on an egg bun</div><div align="center">Very much a classic burger just simple and delicious<br /></div><div align="center">And you can't have a burger with out fries</div><div align="center">So we decided to try the </div><div align="center">Sweet Potato Smash Fries</div><div align="center">which like their regular smash fries are tossed in rosemary, olive oil, and garlic</div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Absolutely</span> delicious I say if you want a good burger go Smash Burger</div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-55484929474165716312010-08-07T20:58:00.000-07:002010-08-08T21:22:49.672-07:00PB&J<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1asNjqdutAzjM3xsoAxM7XD2nCk2B_szJ8Lnobp21VOp1VXj8Ccbhk7VShi3w5JozG_yTtY8F_9ysHExsVTImQSONmqFqjKntfrFets5jyGUplrzv27qG9HPEOsW_-dN0CkNVYQ7VmzaJ/s1600/august7-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503256399946756146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1asNjqdutAzjM3xsoAxM7XD2nCk2B_szJ8Lnobp21VOp1VXj8Ccbhk7VShi3w5JozG_yTtY8F_9ysHExsVTImQSONmqFqjKntfrFets5jyGUplrzv27qG9HPEOsW_-dN0CkNVYQ7VmzaJ/s320/august7-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> So today I went back to my roots and school lunch box ways and made myself a PB&J before I headed off to work</div><div align="center">I love PB&J sandwiches a lot but I don't eat them a lot in the summer because they remind me of school and it upsets me that I have less than a week to get prepared to go back =/</div><div align="center">But you know what its my senior year so Ive got to get through and and make the most</div><div align="center">I actually think <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">I'm</span> really going to enjoy this year</div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-19893144746048009822010-08-06T21:15:00.000-07:002010-08-06T21:23:35.323-07:00Lobster Bisque<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjedNQCfjYcFnGIskC4edQbGOqqlubQs_W8d8qBDombdnpWuKACCvIpe2ANhNMkdThxJRXZ6MDohyphenhyphenU1C3INxXfqhFBWxgIaZ8DSV2H-5BUIhcJ4KEC1GrTUhc1bCMRQVxsOSRO3LF_BrGS/s1600/august5-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502517161895688066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjedNQCfjYcFnGIskC4edQbGOqqlubQs_W8d8qBDombdnpWuKACCvIpe2ANhNMkdThxJRXZ6MDohyphenhyphenU1C3INxXfqhFBWxgIaZ8DSV2H-5BUIhcJ4KEC1GrTUhc1bCMRQVxsOSRO3LF_BrGS/s320/august5-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Well today was pretty exciting because my dad was out this morning running some <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">errands</span> </div><div align="center">He stopped by a local market to grab a little lunch and he brought me home a little treat </div><div align="center">Lobster bisque!</div><div align="center">Oh man this stuff was delicious</div><div align="center">I have only had lobster bisque a few times but that just makes it all the more special when I do get it</div><div align="center"></div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-11652369586762334062010-08-05T22:08:00.000-07:002010-08-06T21:24:31.571-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpVChK0WFnxoDXyTSFNYcUxAWUY5hBsCVJYXW4P9hdmjuSLXkZIQEpGUIW-Xrlb5kwlmPT7zcnCOMBfjVBJP39BSUYz5TbobqtkFsvBxhTWG6kQPNw4eqtXjxa_t5N3og3FqH0nJN5fxIk/s1600/august6-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502515264116412162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 197px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpVChK0WFnxoDXyTSFNYcUxAWUY5hBsCVJYXW4P9hdmjuSLXkZIQEpGUIW-Xrlb5kwlmPT7zcnCOMBfjVBJP39BSUYz5TbobqtkFsvBxhTWG6kQPNw4eqtXjxa_t5N3og3FqH0nJN5fxIk/s320/august6-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> As you know after work I like to just make up something to eat with whatever we have in the frig</div><div align="center">So tonight my dad made some kind of steak we really <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">aren't</span> even sure what cut it was but whatever he did to it made it delicious</div><div align="center">Even if its no so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">attractive</span> it was yummy and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">I'm</span> sure it was better when they had with the corn on the cob and potatoes that they decided not to save for me =/</div><div align="center">so I had to eat mine with black beans and rice</div><div align="center">still good but I wish I would have got some corn<br /></div><div align="center"></div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-53392269403692579972010-08-04T21:08:00.000-07:002010-08-04T21:26:19.409-07:00Blackened Chicken<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZ8ikvTNjsK01VGSEgefoLcaDkKuECxXxrArXsd79vBhLxhhHddSyES-uiwyGRr27A60Lhwv4AhkSAE8n7KJ-QoDPVtuEBCEp1UASH_1nvCtLw_mDpletCBm5TpWEaBdxNYVLE6zmmPys/s1600/august4-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501773502872528722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZ8ikvTNjsK01VGSEgefoLcaDkKuECxXxrArXsd79vBhLxhhHddSyES-uiwyGRr27A60Lhwv4AhkSAE8n7KJ-QoDPVtuEBCEp1UASH_1nvCtLw_mDpletCBm5TpWEaBdxNYVLE6zmmPys/s320/august4-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Yes tonight I actually got to cook for my parents </div><div align="center">An actual meal too not just something out of a box</div><div align="center">So what I made was a blackened chicken breast with green beans and baked sweet potato fries</div><div align="center">Those were a request from my mother</div><div align="center">Alright making this meal was fairly simple I just started by peeling and chopping my sweet potatoes and tossing them with olive oil salt pepper and a little bit of brown sugar</div><div align="center">Then after getting those in the oven I started on my chicken and green beans</div><div align="center">I got a pot of salted water boiling to cook the beans and heated my pan pretty high so I could sear then chicken and get that nice dark blackened crust</div><div align="center">I seasoned the chicken breasts with some blackening spice and salt and pepper</div><div align="center">Then got them cooking in my pan</div><div align="center">Once the chicken was cooked through I removed them from the pan and tented them</div><div align="center">I then sauteed my blanched green beans with some of the blackening spice and by the time they were done so was everything else</div><div align="center">So to serve I just sliced up the breasts and served with some of the green beans and fries</div><div align="center">Delicious</div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-39987149259857977332010-08-03T20:28:00.000-07:002010-08-03T20:40:29.411-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMl-uOzJJb3IhH2EO5pjMgy0nEa3tO7C91064XX_H6BZWeSh2A_JPmPZfHiXln5Vj5b9kRcj3R6OV9j9cNtCZtM4Zyj2I_wMUMvN2aCSq6bKJG2kToCKcKc06H9HvKlTRxA9a2um-TCz_J/s1600/august3-2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501391988716232578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 217px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMl-uOzJJb3IhH2EO5pjMgy0nEa3tO7C91064XX_H6BZWeSh2A_JPmPZfHiXln5Vj5b9kRcj3R6OV9j9cNtCZtM4Zyj2I_wMUMvN2aCSq6bKJG2kToCKcKc06H9HvKlTRxA9a2um-TCz_J/s320/august3-2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Today I was out and about for most of the day and so I brought with me one of my favorite <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">protein</span> bars just in case I got <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hungry</span></div><div align="center">Its called a LUNA bar as you can see and they are made by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">CLIF</span> bar which in my opinion are the best organic energy bars</div><div align="center">But what is great about LUNA is that they are made just for women</div><div align="center">they have extra vitamins and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">minerals</span> that us gals need </div><div align="center">and with all the delicious chocolaty flavors </div><div align="center">of course we are going to love it!</div><div align="center">All so they are only about 180 calories and are packed with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">protein</span> so they are a great substitute for any candy bar</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz8R0m80BodBTeQuQF2Seg0Sn85p26iU0_jixb6RJ0OjVrcaNDa7Cu_8RGM7mMt5bcDddCbLFeffRnm_M2l4qH2cPyAGGUxAU_5fwrn40cLsYQowJiTXl43jHIOnZCOpm82otzU7i1qVsX/s1600/august3-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501391980362616898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz8R0m80BodBTeQuQF2Seg0Sn85p26iU0_jixb6RJ0OjVrcaNDa7Cu_8RGM7mMt5bcDddCbLFeffRnm_M2l4qH2cPyAGGUxAU_5fwrn40cLsYQowJiTXl43jHIOnZCOpm82otzU7i1qVsX/s320/august3-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> This flavor is cookies 'n cream delight </div><div align="center">But my favorite has to be the chocolate peppermint stick</div><div align="center">It <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">tastes</span> just like thin mint girl scout cookies!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-7218947702834582412010-08-02T20:43:00.000-07:002010-08-02T22:16:23.527-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXh0dRBfw4IIPN_S0Pqe5mjUVnsRmm4W_6j7Yxaqzx-CBo7uH-29yeWev16kV8pT2RvPb96vUTkTb8Ex2L2oBgPE31SxKyw08n_rio9xfGwuP7gzB310avuHrYMwtxb7di1CbjaL2iOA8H/s1600/august2-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501024606842192146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXh0dRBfw4IIPN_S0Pqe5mjUVnsRmm4W_6j7Yxaqzx-CBo7uH-29yeWev16kV8pT2RvPb96vUTkTb8Ex2L2oBgPE31SxKyw08n_rio9xfGwuP7gzB310avuHrYMwtxb7di1CbjaL2iOA8H/s320/august2-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Tonight we just had a easy little dinner because it was really hot and none of us felt like really cooking so we just made one of our favorite summer meals</div><div align="center">Taco Salad</div><div align="center">its one of the simplest dishes but its perfect for lazy summer days </div><div align="center">you can just make it up and everyone can come and eat whenever they want </div><div align="center">its just and all around great recipe<br /></div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-25243350581199333652010-08-01T22:26:00.000-07:002010-08-02T10:42:31.023-07:00Mini Frittatas<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnkkrzi2w6DLWMIboezSp6Tp0b3TS7c5SixPSuR3b2E0EmZDyMg_l-d6WJVftImCqh24Cl8JMpZ6KXgEn1QV3wNwk_HcrKY7raBac5LLl9CvZPwRRp9d28m1zcSye6bDO6W8qLk6HXAjWC/s1600/august1-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500865606340697186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnkkrzi2w6DLWMIboezSp6Tp0b3TS7c5SixPSuR3b2E0EmZDyMg_l-d6WJVftImCqh24Cl8JMpZ6KXgEn1QV3wNwk_HcrKY7raBac5LLl9CvZPwRRp9d28m1zcSye6bDO6W8qLk6HXAjWC/s320/august1-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Today we had a family birthday party for my uncle bobby</div><div align="center">and I was asked to make an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">appetizer</span> type thing for it</div><div align="center">So I decided to make mini <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">frittata</span></div><div align="center">I actually made two different kinds</div><div align="center">the fist was an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Italian</span> style with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">sausage</span>, peppers and herbs</div><div align="center">and the second was another <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Italian</span> style with mushrooms and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">sun dried</span> tomatoes</div><div align="center">To make them I started with a basic <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">frittata</span> base of about 8 eggs and a little bit of cream </div><div align="center">I then seasoned the mix and added my mix-ins and cheese</div><div align="center">I divided the mixtures up into well <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">greased</span> muffin tins and baked them at 350 for about 25-30 minutes or until they pull away from the sided</div><div align="center">These are perfect little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">appetizers</span> because you can fill them with anything and make them your own</div><div align="center">also leftover are perfect for breakfast the next morning<br /></div><div align="center"></div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-58116078950628929532010-07-31T20:56:00.000-07:002010-07-31T21:07:05.507-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIRmEaEg_05SQIOy7caKj7cOCTZdVtKv-szQfMyXQ5GOKPb9byaKd9_nVc4I5Nh1ojV3pr8ngnBlSx8DcDkd7_GUxzSMDRvnT9ryUJq9rTE13UU9lYug9YyihxJXxRbUyIDzegbNV60r9/s1600/august1-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500285750668826194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIRmEaEg_05SQIOy7caKj7cOCTZdVtKv-szQfMyXQ5GOKPb9byaKd9_nVc4I5Nh1ojV3pr8ngnBlSx8DcDkd7_GUxzSMDRvnT9ryUJq9rTE13UU9lYug9YyihxJXxRbUyIDzegbNV60r9/s320/august1-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> So today before heading off to work I made myself a little lunch</div><div align="center">and what I decided to make was a hot ham and cheese sandwich<br />I actually made it in a pita pocket because they are just so handy and portable they make messy <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sandwiches</span> so easy to eat<br />So to make it I simply filled the pita with cheese and ham and heated it up on the flat top until the cheese melted<br />And finally when it came off the flat top I stuffed in a little lettuce and spread a little pesto inside<br />So yummy!<br /></div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-87028393791761933832010-07-30T20:39:00.000-07:002010-07-30T20:52:32.373-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibmVEtK5vHDu1OUmRIGx9AzvnF-xeSoZhVzru_DMt0gWLYy83PxC-ao73m4JRSSc8ZRYthPpSWj2ENUMnMbceS8U8jqmOcBBA05js5K1BNy2JZq_SfZADlroLtqTDeLORar7wAQw6o-41M/s1600/july30-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499910428368131426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibmVEtK5vHDu1OUmRIGx9AzvnF-xeSoZhVzru_DMt0gWLYy83PxC-ao73m4JRSSc8ZRYthPpSWj2ENUMnMbceS8U8jqmOcBBA05js5K1BNy2JZq_SfZADlroLtqTDeLORar7wAQw6o-41M/s320/july30-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Tonight before I left work I made myself my favorite salad</div><div align="center">Our homemade pesto salad!</div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mmm</span> it is so delicious</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOhzH-llZ033dG0PXggSW37nq_qE3d7rFEGRheVFcnjPz2jxdYzE4xcf7Lc0zBHHCcL7qwgDMVn2HBYZyiLDKnLD7QWcxIDJRxT-AzFWvqhlqxY9ZMmG9zrHYz-NPxIzAeR9hwTR0CqGAF/s1600/july30-2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499910426235040242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 247px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOhzH-llZ033dG0PXggSW37nq_qE3d7rFEGRheVFcnjPz2jxdYzE4xcf7Lc0zBHHCcL7qwgDMVn2HBYZyiLDKnLD7QWcxIDJRxT-AzFWvqhlqxY9ZMmG9zrHYz-NPxIzAeR9hwTR0CqGAF/s320/july30-2.jpg" border="0" /></a> But when I got home I saw that my dad had made <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">jambalaya</span> for their dinner</div><div align="center">So I made myself a little bowl of that to go with my salad</div><div align="center">My dad made the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">jambalaya</span> with a store bought sauce base and he added spicy sausage and some chicken thighs and served it over brown rice</div><div align="center">It was actually really good but what can be bad about sausage or even chicken thighs?</div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5095314310433845974.post-35045616513605655182010-07-29T22:33:00.000-07:002010-07-30T20:39:19.572-07:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyTvnWzWIzlHs5p_f5kNVFa0bzuj9dzx0OvLiZdU93RGzhNG-LH2rzf5sJGzJcaL5k8U2-qEvfDAm1aY4ju9ozhMMI72mH4SeqTYpSpcqOu9Hsj7jNlH8R0cBTTBMhfCi0pQzsO9OVCq4y/s1600/july29-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499908686411723986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyTvnWzWIzlHs5p_f5kNVFa0bzuj9dzx0OvLiZdU93RGzhNG-LH2rzf5sJGzJcaL5k8U2-qEvfDAm1aY4ju9ozhMMI72mH4SeqTYpSpcqOu9Hsj7jNlH8R0cBTTBMhfCi0pQzsO9OVCq4y/s320/july29-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> So today being the last real day of summer school and the second to last day I had to wake up before 10 I decided to get myself a donut from Stan's</div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mmm</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">that's</span> the breakfast of champions right there<br /></div>masher12http://www.blogger.com/profile/16183949141901295115noreply@blogger.com0