I used to be a pretty big fan of Zatarin’s Jambalaya. I thought it was easy to make, and was pretty tasty. However, the last time I made it I found it very salty, and I resolved to make jambalaya from scratch. Continue reading
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Champion of the little guy and GtCosita girlcrush Elizabeth Warren has filed an exploratory committee for the United States Senate in Massachusetts. This means that, if she goes forward with her candidacy, she will run against Scott “Cosmo” Brown in 2012.
Do you think she has what it takes? Or will her legitimate progressive cred be her downfall?
At the risk of sounding like a yuppie or a hipster, I was at the farmers’ market yesterday and bought some gorgeous artichokes. This was the first time I had ever tried cooking artichokes, and I tried to recreate the amazing grilled artichokes served at Houston’s. What I realized is that artichokes are sharp and will stab you, but they are easier to prepare than I thought. These make a great appetizer, and you will put the mustard aioli on everything you eat that evening. Continue reading
This is my second tortellini recipe for Crasstalk. You may say I have an obsession, and you would be correct. This recipe is adapted from the Weight Watchers cookbook, but I upped the amount of olive oil, and substituted some of the arugula with basil. The result is sublime, and just light enough for a summer meal. Make sure to accompany the dish with crusty bread. Continue reading
Summer is in full swing, and there are parties and cookouts galore. Wondering what to bring? How about an easy crowd pleaser: crab dip in a bread bowl. Continue reading
Living in Florida is, how do I put this, interesting. On the one hand, I am 45 minutes away from the beach (Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean), I have access to tons of lakes, and there are tons of Latinos (my people!). On the other hand, you have Casey Anthony, the astronaut lady that drove for over 24 hours with an adult diaper on, and Rick Scott.
Rick Scott, our esteemed governor, has a 29% approval rating. He’s been in office for less than a year, and in his short tenure has cost the state over 100,000 jobs, high-speed rail funding, and any attempt to rein in urban sprawl.
Since Mr. Scott is so unpopular, I guess he’s been feeling lonely and unloved. So what did he do? He posted a letter on his website that you can copy/paste and send to the editors of your major (or hometown) newspapers, telling them what a swell guy Rick is. Continue reading
Please tell me that you don’t open a jar of Prego and pour some on your spaghetti. Please tell me that you at least sauté some onions and garlic in olive oil, add your sauce from the jar, and doctor it up with some basil, oregano, and cracked pepper. Continue reading
As someone who is always cooking and baking, I am very grateful for items that make my life easier. I found myself wondering the other day which appliances and utensils I would grab if my house were on fire. Continue reading
Is your mouth watering yet? Continue reading
Summer is officially here in Florida. Temperatures have been in the mid nineties for the past few weeks, and all I can think of is yummy cold desserts. Last month’s Bon Appetit was all about Italy, and had a gelato recipe that looked simple enough. Continue reading