Toronto…the finale
July 24, 2010 by
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So I told you I had fun when I was away right?? But unless you follow me on Twitter or on Facebook (Judy Chiappini) you may not know what exactly I was up to… It was a friend of mine’s birthday and he invited me to a party at his house… We had some dips (roasted red pepper and egg plant)… Some marinated and grilled shrimp… Grilled Octopus… Salads… (Photo courtesy of Paula @ Dragon’s Kitchen ) (Photo courtesy of Paula @ Dragon’s Kitchen ) Grilled Pork Belly… Homemade Chicken Gyro’s… with homemade tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions… And then came the cake… You see how lucky I am???? Have you guessed who’s birthday it was yet? Peter @ Kalofagas had a birthday!!! and I got to meet Paula @ The Dragon’s Kitchen And Jasmine @ Confessions of a Cardamom Addict ? photo courtesy of Paula @ Dragon’s Kitchen Can you believe how lucky I was to be invited to this Greek feast?? Peter single handedly prepared and served us all night long.? Paula did make the birthday cake and it is by far one of my all time faves…Lemon Meringue Cake! We were able to meet up with Paula and Peter once again but just for a quick bite to eat after we went to the Science Center to see Harry Potter
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Toronto…the finale
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Probably all of you know by now that I am Canadian and come from a city just outside (about 10 minutes) of Toronto.? I wasn’t able to make it up there last year and it hit me really hard so I was determined to make it up there for my Brother-in-Law’s and sister’s birthday this year… We hung out with dogs and family… Went to the beach on a very hot and hazy day… Swam in Marlene’s pool on a very hot and sunny day… Played at the Ontario Science Center (see how tall and thin we are?)… And we ate, oh did we eat… Recipe to come… Next up is the grand finale!? And what a finale it is…
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Pennsylvania for the 4th of July!
July 22, 2010 by
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Well we had a great time in DC but really wanted to be far away from the city by the 4th of July.? We were there on the 2nd and the city
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8 Easy Steps on How to Bake Potatoes with a Camping Grill
July 20, 2010 by MAC
Filed under Bacon, Baked, Camping, Cheese, Fish, Grill, Martha A Cheves, PA, Potatoes, Recipes, Stir Laugh Repeat, baking, broccoli, burger, burgers, camping grills, cookbooks, cooking, cooking tips, cream, easy, event, food, fun, ham, hot dogs, outdoor activities, pare, pie, potato, potato dishes, recipe, salt, seasonings, skin, sleeping, sour cream, ve, water, weekend
When my kids were young it wasn’t unusual to find us camping just about every weekend.? We all loved the great outdoors, the smell of a camp fire, fresh caught fish cooking…
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Healthy Spices
June 28, 2010 by MAC
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I found this quite interesting, so I’m sharing. Cumin
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Chefs Essentials Deep Lasagna Pan – Chefs Catalog
June 18, 2010 by MAC
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Foodbuzz Daily Special This large, heavyweight 18/10 stainless-steel pan is deep enough to hold classic, multilayered lasagna without letting sauce bubble over. Hinged loop handles rotate a full 90-degrees to a vertical position for lifting, then rest flat against pan sides when not in use – perfect for buffet service and easy storage. The CHEFS™ Essentials cookware keeps your kitchen running smoothly with a focus on maximum functionality and value. Our designers created stainless-steel and aluminum cookware that is both high-performing and cost-efficient to meet your everyday cooking needs. Imported. Exclusive. Product Features • Polished 18/10 stainless steel is rust-resistant • Heavyweight constructions stands up to years
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Planning a Picnic
June 15, 2010 by MAC
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First select the location.? Parks are great but some museums have areas that allow picnics giving your group something to do afterwards.? No matter where you plan your picnic, ask your guests to bring a blanket and their favorite dish to share.? You provide the music, ice and desert.? This is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors and good friends on a summer afternoon.? ? If you don’t want to do the potluck meal, make up a simple menu and ask each guest to choose what they would rather bring.? Good choices are easy to eat finger foods like sandwiches and roll ups, fried chicken , fruit, cheese, breads, chips, olives, raw veggies and some salads.? Keep it light, cool and easy to eat.? Remember anything with eggs or mayo needs to be kept cold and don’t leave it sitting out for more than an hour or two.? Also, make sure your guest know how many people are expected so they can bring enough of their dish to go around. ? There are a few “Must Haves” for outdoor picnics.? By making a list and making sure these are included, it cuts down on any stress that may arise from these items being left at home.? The items are: An extra blanket just in case someone forgets theirs Different types of music.? You want to try pleasing everyone but nice soothing music seems to fit everyone best. Lighting if you are planning on going on into the late evening or night hours. Plastic or paper dishes, cups and napkins Plastic silverware A real knife for cutting and serving Salt, pepper and sugar Ice Bug spray and citronella candles And don’t forget to bring plastic bags (for cleanup), dish cloths and paper towels. ? Whether you spend the after meal time touring a museum, playing ball at the park or just being lazy, remember the whole event is to have fun and enjoy the people you are with.? So keep it simple and as stress free as possible.
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Electric Salt/Pepper Mill – Chefs Catalog
June 14, 2010 by MAC
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? Foodbuzz Daily Special Our handsome and oh-so-functional mill is a great alternative to manual grinders, which can be hard for some people to twist. Simply push the button to start the grinding process. A small light illuminates the bottom of the mill so that you can see exactly how much is being dispensed. Use with coarse sea salt and/or whole peppercorns only. Salt and peppercorns must be purchased separately. Requires 6 AAA batteries, not included. Product Features • Brushed 18/10 stainless-steel mill with battery-powered one-touch grinding • Illuminated bottom for more accurate salt and pepper dispensing • Clear acrylic window for viewing salt or peppercorns • Instruction booklet • Perfect for kitchen or dining table
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What We Ate with links and recipes…
June 13, 2010 by
Filed under Bread, Corn, Dressing, Garlic, Greek, Grill, Holidays, Leftovers, PA, Recipes, Salad, Shrimp, berries, cream, entertaining, family, food, fresh berries, friends, fun, greek food, infuse, marinate, party, pork, puff-pastry, recipe, salad dressing, souvlaki, tart, tzatziki, ve, water, watermelon, weekend, yogurt
So I posted a teaser the other day of all f the food that we ate over the Memorial Day weekend but right after that my computer developed a virus and it took me until Friday of last week to get everything figured back out.? I was so lucky and ended up not losing anything but some of the files are different and I had to reinstall some things.? Anyway as promised… Starting from the upper right hand corner and going clock wise and finishing up in the middle: ? Tzatziki sauce – this is typically used with souvlaki and gyros but we used the leftovers all weekend sometimes even as a salad dressing!!! ? Greek Salad – Really simple dressing that is fresh and quick to make. ? Marinated Shrimp Salad – So simple and the best thing is you make it the night before and allow it to marinate all night.? Then just take it with you the day of the party. Watermelon infused with watermelon Vodka:? Simply take a whole water melon and cut a hole in the skin just large enough for a funnel to fit in.? Do this about 12 hrs before serving.? Fill the funnel with watermelon vodka and allow the watermelon to absorb it.? Keep doing this until the desired amount is in the watermelon.? Chill and slice immediately before serving.? Place a cork in the whole for transporting to the party! ? Pork Souvlaki: ? This is the souvlaki recipe that I got from my friend Peter over at Kalofagas .? It is the best I have ever tasted and made by me at home! Bread – We bought it from our favorite German bakery and brushed it with garlic infused olive oil and grilled it… ? Michelob Ultra – Yummmmmm! Summer Berries with berry reduction and whipped cream (recipe to follow in a day or so) Happy Summer!!!
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Finally my computer is back to normal and “healthy” banana bread!
June 11, 2010 by
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I have had some major issues going on with my computer and the bank for the past week.? My computer was attacked by a virus and then my bank account was compromised so they cancelled my access…been a fun week trying to get everything back to normal but at least my computer is up and working!!!? Most of you know that I have been trying to eat healthier and lose some pounds that have been steadily creeping up. Well, I am proud to say that I am now down almost 20 lbs from what I was at the beginning of the year!!!? Feeling much better and liking the way that my body feels and looks!? One of the things I have been doing is not baking so much but when I do to substitute some of the fat for apple sauce, bananas or pumpkin puree.? So the other day when I had some oldish bananas I set to work… Banana, Strawberry and Chocolate Chip Quick Bread Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce 1/2 cup turbinado sugar 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup banana, mashed (about 2 medium sized bananas) 1/4 cup milk 2 cups all purpose flour (next time I will try 1/2 of it whole wheat flour) 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup strawberries, hulled and diced 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chunks (I used semi-sweet but you can use what you like) Directions : Preheat oven to 350F In a mixing bowl mix the apple sauce and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time and beat well after each one. Add the banana and the milk. In a separate bowl mix together the flour, baking soda and salt and add to the wet mixture until just blended. Using a spoon mix in the strawberries and chocolate chips Pour into a greased 9X5X3 inch loaf pan and bake in your preheated 350 degree over for about 1 hr and 10 minutes or until tester comes out clean. cool for 10 minutes in pan then remove to cool completely on a wire rack. ***Based on 16 slices from the loaf of quick bread this is 3 WW Points
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Finally my computer is back to normal and “healthy” banana bread!
