tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15448689230530996302024-03-21T17:36:06.670-07:00 Now Stir It UpAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09842224752429654077noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544868923053099630.post-79230685243101510912013-07-16T18:25:00.000-07:002013-07-16T18:25:12.929-07:00Chicken Enchilada Suizas Casserole<div style="text-align: center;">
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I know, I went MIA. I have a <u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">really</u> good reason...<br>
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I moved.<br>
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To the Seattle area to be exact.<br>
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While I am <b>THRILLED</b> to be here, its slightly bittersweet. I have never lived anywhere besides Southern California, so this was a huge change. We did it for many reasons. Primarily so that I can go to school. Which leads me to my next bit of news....<br>
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I am officially a student at the University of Washington. Its not at the main campus in Seattle, but a smaller <i>(more convenient) </i>location in Bothell, Washington. Can you say... <b><i>EXCITED!!!!</i></b><br>
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I have never, and I mean never, been so excited to go to school. I am also really excited about this Chicken Enchilada Suizas Casserole. I have to admit that I made this awhile back and planned to post it before I moved, but then the chaos of having to move started in.<br>
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As a kid, I wanted to be a gymnast. Problem was I was <i>extremely</i> aware of the fact that I might get hurt. I wouldn't say that I have grown out of that. Bungee jumping, sky diving, hang gliding, or I guess anything that involves me (possibly) falling, I'm not doing. <b>At. All.</b><br>
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Maybe that is why I was best at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balance_beam">balance beam</a>. Keep in mind, we practiced on a beam that was only an inch off the ground. I <strike>am</strike> was <i>super</i> adventurous. Haha! ...Riiigghhht.<br>
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Except when it comes to bright colors, Disney, salt and vinegar chips, chocolate, and salsa. Especially chips and salsa. It is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kryptonite">kryptonite</a> to me and I <strike>hate</strike> love it.<br>
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You know those weeks when your to-do list seems to just never end? Yeah, I'm having one of those. Or maybe a few of those. Lately it seems as if I can never get caught up. All I keep hearing in my head is, <em>"<a href="http://disney.go.com/finding-nemo/home/">just keep swimming, just keep swimming</a>"</em>, thanks Disney.. I can <strong>always</strong> count on you. </div>
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Life kinda just gets away from me at times. Normally I need it, so I go with it.<br>
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I have the worst habit of going to the store for things I need and forgetting <i>at least </i>half of it. Please, tell me this is not just me. One of the worst things <i>(second, mayyybe to doing dishes)</i> is having to go back to the <b>same </b>store.<br>
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In most cases, I suck it up and make the trek back to grab these <b>forgotten </b>items. However, there are those times when I am just <u style="font-style: italic;">waaay </u> too lazy to get out of my <strike>onezie</strike> pajamas. Speaking of onezie, have <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10101416257270973">the rest of you seen this</a> too?? I'm confused, really.<br>
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It does not always work out like I would hope, but lucky for us... it worked out, big time. <br>
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The past few weeks have show some <i>fabulous </i>St. Patrick's Day recipies. Some of these are mine, and some are from the blogs I like to read.<br />
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Have a safe and enjoyable St Patrick's Day.<br />
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Enjoy!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.girlversusdough.com/2011/02/06/loaded-baked-potato-bread/">Loaded Baked Potato Bread</a> | Girl Versus Dough<br />
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<a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2011/03/10/brown-bread-irish-soda-bread-recipe/">Irish Brown Bread</a> | Brown Eyed Baker<br />
<a href="http://www.kitchentreaty.com/irish-soda-bread-muffins/#comment-7043">Irish Soda Bread Muffins</a> | Kitchen Treaty<br />
Jewish Rye Bread <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2013/02/19/rye-sourdough-starter-recipe/">Part 1 (starter)</a> <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2013/02/20/jewish-rye-bread-recipe/">Part 2</a> | Brown Eyed Baker<br />
<a href="http://www.girlversusdough.com/2013/03/04/gruyere-rosemary-beer-bread/">Gruyere Rosemary Beer Bread</a> | Girl Versus Dough<br />
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<a href="http://nowstiritup.blogspot.com/2013/03/stuffed-cabbage-rolls.html">Stuffed Cabbage Rolls</a></div>
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<span id="goog_1940461432"></span><a href="http://acozykitchen.com/carrot-mash-shepherds-pie/">Carrot Goat Cheese Mash Shepherd's Pie<span id="goog_1940461433"></span></a> | A Cozy Kitchen<br />
<a href="http://www.closetcooking.com/2013/03/guinness-french-onion-soup.html">Guinness French Onion Soup</a> | Closet Cooking<br />
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<a href="http://nowstiritup.blogspot.com/2012/10/corned-beef.html">Stout Corned Beef</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.theroastedroot.net/shepherds-pie/#more-2126">Stout Turkey Shepherds Pie</a> | The Roasted Root<br />
<a href="http://ohmyveggies.com/recipe-irish-stew-with-sweet-potatoes-and-tempeh/">Vegetarian Irish Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Tempah</a> | Oh My Veggies<br />
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<a href="http://buttercreamblondie.com/baileys-salted-caramel-chocolate-shamrocks/">Baileys Salted Caramel Chocolate Shamrocks</a> | Buttercream Blondie<br />
<a href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2013/03/double-chocolate-stout-mousse-cake.html">Double Chocolate Stout Mousse Cake</a> | Sprikle Bakes<br />
<a href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2010/03/guinness-chocolate-pudding-or-chocolate.html">Guinness Chocolate Pudding</a> | Sprinkle Bakes<br />
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<a href="http://nowstiritup.blogspot.com/2013/03/gunniess-chocolate-ice-cream-with.html">Guinness Chocolate Ice Cream with Cashews</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2011/03/14/irish-car-bomb-cupcakes/">Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes</a> | Brown Eyed Baker<br />
<a href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2013/02/bottoms-up-irish-cream-hot-fudge.html">Irish Cream Hot Fudge Cupcakes</a> | Sprinkle Bakes<br />
<a href="http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/2013/03/irish-potato-cookies.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bakeat350blog+%28Bake+at+350%29">Irish "Potato" Cookies</a> | Bake at 350<br />
<a href="http://bakeat350.blogspot.com/2013/03/decorated-leprechaun-cookies.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bakeat350blog+%28Bake+at+350%29">Leprechaun Cookies</a> | Bake at 350<br />
<a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2013/03/peppermint-patty-cake/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pwcooks+%28The+Pioneer+Woman+Cooks%21%29">Peppermint Patty Cake</a> | The Pioneer Woman<br />
<a href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2012/03/sweet-and-salty-guinness-chocolate-pie.html">Sweet and Salty Guiness Chocolate Pie with Beer Marshmellow Meringue</a> | Sprinkle Bakes<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em><u>Drinks:</u></em></strong></span><br />
<a href="http://www.kitchentreaty.com/boozy-shamrock-shakes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+KitchenTreaty+%28Kitchen+Treaty%29">Boozy Shamrock Shake</a> | Kitchen Treaty<br />
<a href="http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2013/03/chocolate-stout-beer.html">Chocolate Stout Beer</a> | Love and Olive Oil<br />
<a href="http://www.takeamegabite.com/dairy-free-stout-float/">Dairy-Free Stout Float</a> | Take A Megabite<br />
<a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2013/03/12/homemade-baileys-irish-cream-recipe/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+browneyedbaker%2Ffeed+%28Brown+Eyed+Baker+%29">Homemade Baileys Irish Cream</a> | The Brown Eyed Baker<br />
<a href="http://www.hungrygirlporvida.com/blog/2013/03/15/irish-coffee-milkshake-with-whiskey-caramel/">Irish Coffee Milkshake with Whiskey Caramel</a> | Hungry Girl Por Vida<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09842224752429654077noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544868923053099630.post-29464537552912672692013-03-14T23:25:00.000-07:002013-04-12T13:41:08.535-07:00Stuffed Cabbage Rolls<div style="text-align: center;">
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I can honestly say I have never had a cabbage roll, until now.</div>
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I love cabbage <i>(especially with <a href="http://nowstiritup.blogspot.com/2012/10/corned-beef.html">corned beef</a>)</i> so I was pretty sure they would be good, but they never stood out to me. That is, until I saw them posted on <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/" rel="nofollow">Smitten Kitchen</a>. Of course, anything posted there looks great, so its no wonder.</div>
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St. Patrick's Day is coming up this weekend and, like most holidays, we have a beer to celebrate with. What better way to embrace this than in ice cream?<br>
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There is a slight problem... the beer in question is Guinness. I do not like Guinness. As far as I know I don't have any Irish in me, so I don't feel too bad. Guinness ice cream is a completely different story. The beer flavor acts as a complimentary flavor rather than the star of the show. <br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What is Irish soda bread? As far as I can tell there is nothing <em>"Irish"</em> about it. I think that's why Tay and I felt the need to include the green.</span></div>
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Soda breads in general are more of a method than a <strong>type</strong> of bread. Since it is a "quick bread" there is no yeast involved, meaning if you have a fear of yeast breads, this is for you! Baking soda is used as the leavening agent <em>(i.e. what makes the bread...bready). </em>Before baking soda was a commercial product, <em>(think 1900's)</em> the baking soda would be replaced with the ashes of plants soaked in water... yum? Today we use this same thing as fertilizer <em>(compost). ICK!</em> </div>
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Peas are one of the few vegetables that I enjoyed growing up. I was one of those crazy picky kids. In the special case of tomatoes, I would eat <b>gallons</b> of ketchup or salsa, but put actual <i>slices of tomatoes</i> in front of me...eww. My parents always told me that it would change when I grow up and never...ever... did I really believe them back then. <br>
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I could be partial to the idea because im short. I mean... life-sized barbie was the same height as me for <strong><u>awhile.</u></strong> Seriously though, mini things are cute. Like <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&biw=983&bih=548&tbm=isch&tbnid=1remuP4Kno8RiM:&imgrefurl=http://www.grit.com/Horses/Miniature-Horses-Little-Horses-Big-Rewards.aspx&docid=JE5oTSLSzSui-M&imgurl=http://www.grit.com/uploadedImages/GRT/articles/issues/2009-07-01/GRIT-JULAUG09-ardea_minihorsepasture_jd-3883.jpg&w=900&h=610&ei=17w3UdfhMuSdyQGEioCoBw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=250&page=1&tbnh=144&tbnw=228&start=0&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0,i:152&tx=73&ty=59">these ponies</a> or <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/09/060901-monkeys-photo.html">these monkies</a>. </div>
There is also mini food. This mac and cheese is a perfect example of how good and cute <em>(no judgements)</em> mini food is. Of course you could make this in one casserole dish to eliminate the amount of dishes there are, but how <strong>fun</strong> is it that each person at the dinner table get their <em>own</em> mac and cheese.<br>
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Sometimes a <i>no fuss</i> dinner is required. This is one of my favorites. Currently I work full time, go to school, and run this blog with Tay. <strike>Sometimes</strike> it's crazy. Right now, I got lucky and don't have too much going on with school, but it is because I am waiting to hear what schools I got into (<i>cross your fingers)</i>. Needless to say, this recipe comes in handy <b>often.</b><br>
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There are those restaurants where I know what I am going to order before I get to the door. I might pretend I am going to <i>"try something new"</i> but that fools no one. Some things are just too good to be changed. </div>
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That's how I feel about brussels sprouts and bacon. It is one of those combinations that needs to be left alone. It is what it should be. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Granola is one of those overly addicting foods. You know... the kind where you finally have to tell someone to take it away from you because you are in danger of eating an </span><u style="font-family: inherit;">entire</u><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> jar of it. At least its healthy, right? Well... sometimes. I was browsing the bulk section of my local supermarket and couldn't stop </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">freaking</i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> out about how much sugar was in a serving. Seriously, go check it out, suddenly you will realize </span><strike style="font-family: inherit;">that you have been eating candy</strike><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> why the store bought stuff is so yummy.</span><br>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Don't worry, I wouldn't deliver such terrible news without a solution. Homemade granola. Not only is this healthier, it is cheaper. Can you say win-win? Well I can... and after this granola, I'm not going back. </span><br>
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I am often told that I should be an elementary school teacher. Those people <em>obviously </em>don't know me well. Its not that I don't love kids... I do, I just don't want to be around them <strong>all <em>the</em> time. </strong> At least not now, talk to me in five years. <br>
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Mostly I hear this at my job. It also normally involves cookies. I like themed parties/foods/<strong>cookies </strong>(hence the elementary school teacher). I can't help it though, something about themed cookies gets me so excited. <br>
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What a few weeks it has been. First, I took an <strong>incredible </strong>trip to Seattle (maybe just because I'm partial to the city), but non the less it was great to see so many friends. If you follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/NowStirItUp">twitter</a> you may have seen a few pictures I posted. The weather was perfect (bring on the gloom!!) Unfortunately the trip ended just as quickly as it started. One thing I really came to realize on the trip was that I am ready for change. Big change. Of course, the kind of change I'm craving didn't come. Instead, Tay's computer died. There were no signs of sickness... it just died in its sleep. Needless to say, this is why I have been absent. Trying to move all my pictures from one hard drive to the other and figuring out the next computer Tay and I want has consumed quite a bit of time. </div>
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Sooo... all of this tragedy <em>(dramatic much?) </em>means its time for chocolate. Truffles to be exact. <br>
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How perfect is that with Valentines Day right around the corner? <br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here in Southern California, citrus is in its peak season. Sooo... I have been eating a million oranges lately. I guess the fact that they are super cheap at the store plays a role here too. Honestly though, it's become an obsession. I have at least a couple a day. Totally not vitamin C deficient over here! I have to admit something about my orange eating habits. I like the pith. You know… that white bitter stuff. The stuff that other people feverishly try to remove. Yeah… I'm strange. Maybe I need to be on that strange addiction show. You now the one where people eat chalk and drink bleach? (obviously I watch too much reality TV). Maybe i'm not that bad, but someone keep an eye on me… alright? Truth is, I like to eat all the pith off then eat the actual sweet stuff. It's not bad. In fact it has the same amount of vitamin C as the actual orange pieces. </span><br>
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Remember when you were a kid and your parents had complete control over the remote? Yeah. That sucked. When my super important cartoons were on, I was stuck watching football and NASCAR. Left, left, left, fumble... <em><u>whatever</u></em>. I even remember catching my Dad sleeping on the couch and thinking I was home free--- I would change the channel and then BAM... my Dad would ask, "what are you doing?" When I would tell him he was asleep, I always got the same response.... "I was listening." Someone please tell me... how can you be snoring, yet listening to the TV? One good thing that came out of all this... I know my football. I know what the calls mean, what the refs are saying, what the teams have to do to win. It's kind of obnoxious.<br>
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Have I mentioned how much I love the zoo? <u>Seriously</u>. I will pass up <em>almost</em> anything else. Yes, yes, you still win, Disneyland. But, I remember when I was little and we had season passes to the zoo. My mom would always take a sketch pad and draw amazing sketches. For some reason I always remember her sketching the gorillas. Primates are may favorite. They interact so much and, have you seen the <a href="http://www.cmzoo.org/animalsPlants/animalArt/orangutanArt.asp">orangutans that <em>paint</em></a>?? My faaavorite primate tho? You could keep guessing but you wouldn't get it. The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonobo">bonobo</a>. They are actually the closest living relative we have. I bet you thought it was the chimpanzee. And I bet you didn't think you would learn something new here. Thank my college biology teacher. So... I was thinking about the <a href="http://www.sandiegozoo.org/">zoo</a> and thought, lets make monkey cupcakes. Thus... these delightful babies were born.</div>
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Sloppy joes are one of those classic comfort food meals you remember from childhood. Of course, back then, they always came out of a can or were made with a spice packet. I grew up loving sloppy joes. They were always tasty and most of the time it meant we got french fries. :-) I definitely never thought of them as healthy or vegetarian. Then it happened... I went lentil crazy. I wanted lentils in everything including my sloppy joes. This recipe is pretty simple. I took my basic sloppy joe and switched the meat for lentils. The trick is to keep the lentils from getting mushy. Not only do these taste just like your favorite original, they are filling and healthy. The lentils add a ton of fiber promising to keep you full, perfect for those New Year's Resolutions!</div>
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I love to bake. It is one of the reasons I volunteered to bring cupcakes in for my co-workers birthdays. Any excuse for me to bake some yuminess!! So...recently we had a <strong>BIRTHDAY!!!</strong> When I started asking around about things this co worker liked... I got a lot of <u>chocolate</u><em>, </em><u>berries</u><em>, </em>and a "<em>maybe"</em> pumpkin. Thankfully I was able to ask this co worker what she would like. She choose coconut pineapple. Pretty similar to chocolate and berries...NOT<em>?? </em>Anyway... I started looking around for ideas, but I couldn't decide if I wanted coconut cake with pineapple filling or vice versa. I figured that coconut filling might be a little too complicated... So I chose the first. They turned out awesome!!<br>
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Is anyone else out there superstitious... <em>or is it just me?</em> I mean, I don't go around avoiding ladders or umbrellas, but I'll participate if it brings me good luck (and possibly freak out if a mirror breaks). Why not... <em>riight? </em>Growing up, my mom <strong>always</strong> made black eyed peas or split pea soup for New Years. It is supposed to bring good luck for the year to come. Good deal, considering split pea soup is one of my fav's. I was reading somewhere that it is a German tradition that started because the green split peas resemble money. The <strong>best </strong>part comes next. As the split peas cook they swell and... <em>drum roll please ... </em>represent your overflowing fortune. Who couldn't use <strong><u>that</u></strong> kind of luck??? <br>
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It is almost New Year's and while Christmas is long gone the seasonal tastes are still here. I honestly can't get enough cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice... the works! This drink is perfect. It is also a <strong><u>great</u></strong> non-alcoholic drink for New Year's. Trust me... if you have someone coming over who <em>doesn't</em> want to drink, this will satisfy them completely. I've already had one. Okay... two. :-)<br>
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<strong><em><u></u></em></strong><a href="http://nowstiritup.blogspot.com/2012/12/apple-spiced-ginger-ale.html#more">Keep reading - - - -</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05668276386250939360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1544868923053099630.post-56372195506886859292012-12-19T21:57:00.000-08:002012-12-31T21:45:46.227-08:00Chicken and Green Chile Posole<div style="text-align: center;">
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Lets get this straight... I live in Southern California. It doesn't rain. Misting, drizzling, sprinkling, or dripping... <em>maaayybe.</em>I know, I know, people call it raining... but it's not. Of course I am currently looking out my window and it just started <u>actually</u> raining. I think I pissed <strong>mother nature</strong> off. Oh well... works for me. I <strong><em><u>LOVE</u></em></strong> the rain. Which is possibly why I am <em>eventually</em> moving to Seattle. Ohhh I cant wait. <strong>SO</strong> in the spirit of the <strike>rain</strike> my dreams of moving to Seattle... I made soup. Glorious, delicious, <em>spicy</em>, soup. Its the perfect thing to eat while watching the <strike>rain</strike> mist.<br>
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I love french toast-- and I mean <strong><em>real</em></strong> french toast. Not the stuff you get at the local diner (you know... sandwich bread dipped in egg and milk cooked on a griddle). I mean the <strong>huge</strong> chunks of bread <u>soaked</u> in spices and the typical egg/milk concoction, full of fresh and <em>in season </em>fruit. UGGGHH... sooo good.<em> </em>This is the stuff every breakfast <em><u>wants</u> </em>to be. It also doubles great as dessert. Next time you want surprise your family with breakfast, whip this up the night before and just throw it in the oven in the morning. <br>
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Here at my house, we have been on <em>quite</em> the vegetarian kick. I have been trying to find some new recipes and the other day I thought of something <strong>brilliant</strong> (if I might say so myself). Caprese salad paninis. Right around the same time, I remembered watching at least two different food network shows about roasted tomatoes. <em>What could be better!?!?!</em> Suddenly I <strong>had </strong>to make these that night. What happened that night was awesome. These are so good and don't take long to make. Perfect for those busy week nights.<br>
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