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Shoestring Potato Crusted Spicy Albacore Cakes Bring About A "New Day"
I'm ecstatic. I'm teary-eyed. I'm overwhelmed.I am speechless.I attended the Inauguration of Obama, front and center. 900 ft. from the Capitol, with the ability to see the President come out of the red velvet curtain, with my own eyes and not one of ...
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Simple Red (Kidney) Bean Salad
I love bold flavors. I love bold looks. And I love bold attitudes. In my world, that's just how I get things done. I'm nice, but just have to assert myself sometimes, you know!As a way of thanking my small circle of daily supporters and doers for keeping...
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Who’s Full?
Have you had my black beans? A flan? Was my mojito all that? Did the chicken recipe I gave you make you look like a pro with your friends and family!? Or better yet, did you love the pressure cooker technique? If I've cooked for you or you've attended one of m...
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Fab 5 Contest Give Away Winners Announced!
[MEDIA=6]Okay, okay, okay so I'm late in posting the winners! I know the suspense was driving you bananas. There were even a few more entries after the fact which I'm sorry I couldn't accept. But, I hurt my calf muscle last week and have spent the last thr...
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Debunking Mexican Stereotypes
(beach view from the grounds of our resort the Grand Mayan)Mexicans are underrated. Period.My family travels to this Middle American country at least every two years. We love it. It's an escape to realism. A journey to a land of struggle and profound ethic. We...
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1 Yr. Anniversary of Blogging! Give Away Extended!
Woo hoo! It's a NEW YEAR and I hope you celebrated in exciting ways! I ate 12 grapes a midnight and sipped on a hot tottie!
Tho I've been sick with the flu for the past week, with little energy or desire to do anything, I could not fail to celebrate my 1st fu...
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Since I'm Not Doing Any Shopping, I'm Giving 5 Major Fave Things Away This Christmas!
(photo used by Wikipedia shots)
It's Christmas Eve and I really want to be ice-skating right now. I'm in DC with the familia, I've done NO shopping; NOT going to do any shopping, been eating like a gluton, looking for new Gwen Stefani L.A.M.B. pumps, missin...
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Dollar Tacos Rule My Lazy Day!
Do you have that one fast food joint you love going to, but hate admitting and would rather vote for Bush's brother for Prez, than be judged as a culinary infidel?
Well I'll admit I can be real lazy sometimes when it comes to cooking for self. I hate my kitch...
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Star Anise/Anise Estrellado
Native to China and India, star anise or anise estrellado is an evergreen seed we use in our foods to give dishes a distinct flavor. Its licorice aroma and taste definitely makes for a unique flavor. Our primary use though, is to alleviate stomach pain and ga...
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