February 2012
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Reese's Pieces Chocolate Chip Banana Bread.
Ok, I might’ve celebrated yesterday’s National Margarita Day a bit too hard last night, because around midnight I apparently made a loaf of banana bread. Not just regular ol banana bread either. Banana bread with Reese’s Pieces Minis and Ghiradelli chocolate chips tossed in.
Oh yes I did.
And guess what? Today is National Banana Bread Day! Perfect!
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Simple Valentine's Day Breakfast.
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
Any fun plans tonight?
January 2012
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Frita Batidos
This is my favorite restaurant. Can you see why?
Their Inspired Cuban is Aromatic roast pork with tasso ham, thick cut bacon, gruyere, cornichons, and chipotle mayo; served on Cuban bread. Served with a side of garlic cilantro shoestring fries. Amazing.
One of their dessert choices are freshly made Churros. Super hot and served wrapped in paper
Shown above is Frita Batidos Churros...
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Bacon and Fried Cheese Tacos.
Quick pic first.
Happy New Year! I’m currently in low carb mode, and my super cool photographer friend Lindsey sends me this link to a gal making taco shells out of cheese slices from the deli. I was too lazy to leave the house today, so I tried with shredded cheese, and it worked.
Then I figured I’d have to Hungry Dudes it up, and what better way to do that than with bacon?
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Bacon wrapped eggs with goat cheese.
Bacon wrapped eggs with goat cheese.
Who wants to come over for breakfast?
I suppose you could make your own:
Partially cook bacon til a little brown but not crisp. Lay on paper towel to dry a little
Preheat oven to 400* and spray pan with a little nonstick spray.
wrap browned bacon around bottom edge of the muffin pan. (you can use two and go wild. :)
crack egg into center of muffin pan.
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November 2011
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What's for Dinner Wednesday?
Hya folks! I might have to start making dinners earlier in the day, it’s getting dark earlier. Eeeeek!
What’s for dinner?
This is a perfect fall looking meal right?
Apple cider rosemary roasted pork roast with apple and onion chutney, served with roasted vegetables tossed with rosemary, thyme, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Served in a sweet roasted squash.
This is something I...
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Nutella Banana Bread
I had a few bananas that were going bad, so I jumped onto pinterest to find something low fat to that looked interesting. After I saw this recipe for Nutella banana bread, I knew I had to make it.
This is changed a bit to my liking, but by all means, do it however you like.
Nutella Banana Bread
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at...
October 2011
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What's for Dinner Wednesday?
Quick post…again, yes, I know right? LOL
What’s for dinner?
I’m making this now, so I’m showing an older pic. Forgive me? Thanks.
I’m making lasagna for dinner. I actually just came over here to email Cam to grab the italian bread so I can broil it to go with this and make garlic toast…(and yes, I still have garlic toast with grape jam on top! LOL)
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What's for Dinner Wednesday?
Super quick post here now, followed by a possible longer one later.
HI! Have you ever gotten to a point where you take on a project and you’re like “Sure, I can do it!” Then about a month in you’re wondering “What the heck was I thinking??” I’m there!
What’s for dinner?
I’m literally flying through this. I went to class earlier, got home,...
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
from @MaesDetroit in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan (Watty)
Yes…I play with my food. :)
September 2011
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Happy International Bacon Day!
In honor of International Bacon Day, spiced caramel applewood smoked bacon with Coco-fig marmalade & peaches on warm french bread.
Caramelized bacon bites from Twisted Rooster in Belleville, MI
How did you celebrate this holiday?
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August 2011
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What's for Dinner Wednesday?
Hya folks! It’s back to school time, and guess who has signed up for school again? Meeee! Aaaah! Strangely enough, the kids don’t even start back until next week, so this is a fun juggling game for me. I told my kids I was going back to school; the older one looked confused, the younger one asked if I was going to be a teacher, a teacher’s assistant. Thanks kids. Now I feel old
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S'mores.
I mentioned yesterday that summer is almost over. My daughter has been asking for s’mores lately, so Cameron got the fixins to make them, modifying them a bit for me.
Different how?
I got dark chocolate and cinnamon graham crackers. :)
Usually I like burnt or almost black marshmallows, but for photography’s sake, I toasted them perfectly.
Yeah, I gots mad marshmallow toasting...
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What's for Dinner Wednesday?
Evening everyone. It’s coming. Can you smell it? Can you FEEL it? It’s in the air. Fall. My favorite time of year!
What’s for dinner?
Trying to enjoy the last few weeks of warmer weather, Cam fired up the grill and we made chicken salads for dinner. I know. Boring. Eh…I’m a simple girl, what can i say?
Grilled chicken cut up, tossed with salad greens, red onion,...
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What's for Dinner Wednesday?
Evening all. Sorry I’ve been away if you’ve been reading, I’ve taken a bit of a hiatus while the kids are out of school. They’ll be back soon, so I’m going to have to get on the ball again..maybe. ;)
What’s for dinner?
I didn’t cook tonight. I was running around; and after breakfast my husband made me today, I had to run around to burn it off. Wanna...
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July 2011
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What's for Dinner Wednesday?
Man, it’s a hot one today. I mean, seriously, HOT here in Michigan. It’s almost 7pm and it’s 97 degrees. The last thing I know that most of you want to do is cook. I know what you mean, I wasn’t a fan of doing it either. Still…I have to ask you though
What’s for dinner?
I’m gonna be honest here. If it wasn’t for me being part of this blog, I...
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What's for Dinner Wednesday?
Evening all, or afternoon depending on where you are in the world today reading this. I’m a bit off my game today, so forgive me, but this is gonna be a little different today.
What’s for dinner?
Have you ever been in the mood for the same types of food for a few days in a row? I’m kinda there right now. What’s the mood you ask? Asian cuisine. Meat and rice. Yep....
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Cherry Banana Bread
I just made this modified from a recipe I found online & wanted to share (well, keep it for future reference. ;) ~Watty~
2 eggs
1/3 cup white sugar
2-3 really ripe bananas, mashed
1/4 cup applesauce
1/3 cup nonfat milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (I used 3/4 cup almond flour, 1 cup all purpose flour)
2 teaspoons baking...
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What's for Dinner (The Weekend Edition)
Ok, it’s the weekend and I’m posting two questions for you. Question one: do you think I should do these on the weekend or Wednesdays? I just thought I’d toss that out there to see if anyone answers. Now, on with the food! Question two:
What’s for dinner?
I’ll be honest. I didn’t cook dinner for myself. The kids got spaghetti and meatballs. You don’t...
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What's for Dinner Wednesday?
Happy July everyone! Can you believe it? The year is already halfway over. There’s only 170 more shopping days until Christmas. What, you weren’t counting? Ok, that could just be me. Hey, don’t say I didn’t warn you. ;) Back to the present though….
What’s for dinner?
In my genius state, I left my camera in the car, so I get to recycle pics of what I’m...
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June 2011
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What's for Dinner Wednesday?
Evening everyone! I just rushed inside from work and seeing Transformers 3 (which I LOOOOOVED!) I’m a bit behind (and alone) so dinner is going to be late today. I still gotta ask you though
What’s for dinner?
I’m making grilled chicken kabobs tonight marinated in this citrus marinade an online friend years ago (and I mean YEARS ago) sent to me. Don’t believe me? Check...
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What's for Dinner? (The Weekend Edition)
Ok, a thousand apologies to anyone who reads these. I was unable to post this past Wednesday. I figured instead I’d post a weekend edition instead since more people are home and actually cook on the weekend. Maybe….or not. Either way,
What’s for dinner?
A poster last week suggested that I do something with shrimp. Normally I don’t buy shrimp for the house because, well,...
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What's for Dinner Wednesday?
Good evening! I had this post all set and ready to go, and forgot to hit send before I left the house. I’m so sorry!
What’s for dinner?
Well, what was for dinner anyway.
This has been a little bit hectic for me today. I had everything set and ready to go. Went to work, then to see the sneak preview for Friends with Benefits (it’s a good movie if you’re into romantic...
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What's for Dinner Wednesday?
It’s hot out…and the last thing I want to do is cook. Plus we made so much food on the grill last week, we already have grill burnout. I’ve been asked to not grill any food for a few days. Fine with me, the last thing I want to do is stand next to a hot grill. But then there is that one question…
What’s for dinner?
I went to the farmer’s market and got a bit...
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What's for Dinner Wednesday?
Evening folks. It’s June, it’s hot, and I’m hot, so I’m gonna get right down to it.
What’s for dinner? I’m having ice cream. I am. I am, I am…Cam said “that’s not dinner” but look.. The Nutella and coffee ice cream sundae-fied with a bit more Nutella and bananas. I swear I should just freeze banana slices and drizzle Nutella on them for...
May 2011
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bcewow asked: The Battle Creek Enquirer is planning a "Michigan Bucket List" issue of the entertainment section, and I want one article to be about food. Can you recommend any restaurants that should be considered for the complete Michigan experience? Either because they are Michigan culinary institutions, or because they represent what food in Michigan is all about? ~Annie Kelley, features editor...
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What's for Dinner Wednesday?
Anyone have a raft I can borrow? We’re getting a bit of rain here, and we’re getting flooded in several parts of Michigan. I will take it over some of the weather reports over the country as well as the world right now though. I hope you all are safe, wherever you are.
What’s for dinner?
This is going to be super short. Why? I’m not cooking. This is my 15 year wedding...
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What's for dinner Wednesday?
Quick post! I’m home alone, so that means I get to be silly and alone tonight…and have to post these?? *slaps cheeks* AAAAAAAAHHH!!!
What’s for dinner?
I’m not really cooking…ok, these are simple. I even made one yesterday. And all summer…and winter…and, well, whenever I want pizza.
I highly recommend always having tortillas on hand. Get a couple...
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Deep dish baked french toast.
From a wonderful little restaurant called Beezy’s Cafe in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Deep dish baked french toast with praline crunch topping and real maple syrup.
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