On the Press: Gravy do’s and turkey don’ts

2011/11/23 · 0 comments

in Birds, Entertaining, Holidays, HoustonPress, Saucy sauces

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Well, it’s official. It’s almost turkey day and I’m sure you’re busy running around buying last minute items and cooking up a storm. I won’t keep you long, but follow the links below to find a few hints and tips to turkey & gravydom, not doom.

Please, Don’t Dis The Turkey and remember, turkey isn’t turkey without gravy.

Happy eatings!

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On the Press: Turkey Talk

2011/11/22 · 0 comments

in Birds, Holidays, HoustonPress

You didn’t think I would have you face Turkey Day without some assistance, did ya? Follow this link to my 10 steps to a perfect turkey. Respect that bird!

graphics by HoustonPress

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Shellfish in a bowl

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Years ago, when I had just moved to Houston, I was a Martha Stewart follower. I don’t know when that changed, maybe the thought of everything being just so didn’t seem like such a ‘good thing’. That was a different life and bad marriage ago; still, when something is good, it is good. I’ve been [...]

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Spanish recipe: Bacalao en Samfaina

I grew up eating salt cod (bacalao), most often you’ll see it served in a tomato-base sauce or fritters. My mom used to make a potato casserole  and a rice dish. It is very popular in Panama and the Caribbean, but the Spanish…, they have a permanent love affair with this stuff! I have this [...]

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Out & About: Panama

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The Hubbz and I took our second trip to my homeland this summer. We wanted and needed to have some serious chillaxin’ time and we also wanted to have a taste of the local life. I scoured the internet and obsessed over the best spots to stay. We wanted to stay in Panama’s old, second [...]

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Summer is over, but not in Houston

You may take a look at the recipes below and think they’re Summer fare, and you may be right. But the truth is 1) these would be awesome anytime of the year and 2) it still feels like Summer up in here. You’re getting a 2-for-1 on this post, it ties back to the anniversary [...]

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Happy Anniversary to us!

I can hardly believe its been 2 years since I married The Hubbz; time does fly when fun is being had. Of course, I can’t do anything by the book, and as busy as we’ve been, I had to plan our anniversary get-together a month after the date. The important thing is that we celebrated [...]

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Welcome! I’ve been expecting you.

No creaky old doors here. No trying to figure out what the name of this little blog is. No more mysteries. After a few headaches and desperate moments, I’m here on my own piece of web real estate. Make sure to redirect your browser to this address and I think you’ll have to subscribe again, [...]

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An anniversary and frozen cakes

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So much has happened in the last few weeks, some of it seems like a blur, really. Lots of business travel, my dad came for a visit, I’ve been busy writing for the HoustonPress blog, work stuff and more work stuff, The Hubbz and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary…, a month later. Better late than [...]

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My summer obsession

Yes, I’ve been away, partly because work (the one that pays my food bills) has been CRAZY busy, partly because I’m enjoying Rose wines… A LOT. No, I’m not drunk, not yet. This one is yummy, nice and dry, all Garnacha grape. Great value under $10!  

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