Mind Over Batter -

03/14/2011

Arroz Con Leche (Rice Pudding)

On any given day I have this strong urge to break into song. Has that ever happened to you? It happens to me at least 8 or 9 times a day. Not always happy songs. Sometimes I want to break out into angry, exasperated songs. Like this…. Personally I feel your point would be much... read more →

03/09/2011

Orange Sherbet

What is it about cold rainy weather that makes me crave ice-cream? Yea, I dunno either… read more →

03/03/2011

Banana Pecan Sticky Buns

I parted my hair differently just to see what I’d look like and I spotted a gray hair. Way to ruin a morning. I gasped, took a closer look and it was, indeed a gray hair – smack dab in the middle of my cool spiky-ish hair part for all to gawk at. And point…And laugh.... read more →

03/01/2011

Broccoli Lasagna Roll Ups

It’s good to plan ahead. I try it as much as I can. It’s nice. Well…Sometimes it’s not so nice. Sometimes the best laid plans go wrong despite your best intentions. At times I plan to not cook or plan not to work too hard. What? A chick reserves the right to close her 4... read more →

02/23/2011

Chicken Enchiladas

I lost my blackberry yesterday – At least I thought I did. I spent 3 long, sad hours berating myself; “How could you be so irresponsible? You’re such a dumba**! Losing your phone -Really?! Ugh!!” I’m pretty hard on myself. I wasn’t even sure where I lost the darn thing and spent all afternoon in... read more →

02/18/2011

Roll Like A Latina… Con Sofrito

I bet you’re tired of this… Sofrito this, sofrito that… Taking photos… Making dishes with it… How many times is this chick gonna make mention of this so-called sofrito? Where’s the recipe? read more →

02/14/2011

With Love, 5-Cheese Macaroni And Cheese

My Dearest Cupid, I see you gallivanting about with your cherub face, heart shaped arrows and little cloth diaper. While we’re on the subject – Aren’t you a little too old to wear diapers? Just saying… You’re thousands of years old. Shouldn’t you be potty trained? Ok, never mind. We won’t discuss the diaper. It’s... read more →

02/10/2011

Chicken Vodka Sauce

About a year ago (roughly) my mom gave up meat. Most meat; she still eats fish. One day she up and decided the taste of meat wasn’t for her and gave it up. It was a gradual progression, but for the most part she’s been successful. I applauded her efforts and have been as supportive... read more →

02/07/2011

Ham and Gruyere Pretzel Bites

The Super Bowl was yesterday, in case you didn’t know… Totally missed it this year. To be completely honest, I didn’t even know who was playing until a few days before the actual Bowl. I do make an effort to watch every year. I’m sure I’m not the only one who watches for the Super bowl commercials.... read more →

02/04/2011

Pasta Puttanesca

Pasta Puttanesca, or ‘Ho pasta as I now call it, is a dish I’ve heard and read about but never really attempted. Like most people I was put off by anchovies. Anchovies, eww… read more →