Mind Over Batter -

01/23/2013

Pomegranate Tangerine Margarita

We all deal with stress in different ways. Me? I play Tetris and eat crazy amounts of Wonka candy. read more →

01/09/2013

Roll Like a Latina: Garlic Clove and Salt Water Brined Tostones

SALT… It is simultaneously my poison and my antidote. read more →

01/02/2013

Fall is waaay over, but there is always Sweet Potato Pie

Oh, I know what you’re thinking… Bosslady, it’s WINTER – WHY IS THERE A PICTURE OF SWEET POTATO PIE?! WITH FALL LEAVES, NO LESS!! Whoa, calm down. Please don’t yell at me. Save your CAPS. I dig your feelings… Yes, these photos were taken while the trees were purging themselves of their leaves. read more →

12/17/2012

True Life, Over Sharing, and a Giveaway!!!

True Life: This year My son asked to make our tree look like Christmas exploded. I made it look like Carnivale in Brazil exploded. It’s intense and he thinks I’m the best mom in the world. *cue the drums… True Life: There’s a reason I put so many ornaments on my Christmas trees. When I... read more →

12/06/2012

Cranberry Orange Quick Jam

It’s December. And it’s starting to get FESTIVE! I’ve already belted out my rendition of Santa Baby. El Grand Combo and Fernandito Villalona MP3′s are on repeat. I’m thinking of buying the Menudo Christmas album and a record player. It’s getting real. I’m making crazy amounts of cookie dough to prepare for the season –... read more →

11/26/2012

Cake! All up in your areas!

The vendor of the fruit stand I frequent called me a whore in his native language this morning. He handed me a bag of newly purchased fruit, took my cash, smiled at me and said it. Whoa, right? read more →

11/12/2012

Pineapple Orange Sangria

Today I’m like, “Ugh – Mondays!” Sure the weather is relatively warm. read more →

11/09/2012

Redemption and Ripe Bananas

10/29/2012

Apple Butter Monkey Bread & Musselman’s Apple Butter Giveaway!

Have you ever heard of Musselman’s apple butter? I’m going to be real with you. Up until this past summer I hadn’t. I was introduced to Musselman’s apple butter at the Big Summer Potluck. Oh, the memories… The fun times… The rain… Musselman’s was a large sponsor of the potluck, and the amazing Pam Anderson... read more →

10/22/2012