Archive for May, 2006

The Perfect Pico de Gallo Recipe

May 22, 2006 | Posted as Appetizer Recipes at 12:48 pm | (2) Comments »

Pico de gallo, or ‘rooster’s beak’ from the Spanish origin, is a fresh salad made from chopped tomatoes, onions, & chiles.  Other popular ingredients are lime juice, bell peppers, cilantro, avocado & cucumber.  Here is the Perfect Pico de Gallo recipe, with the perfect amount of everything: Ingredients: 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 orange bell pepper, [...]

Queen Victoria Chicken & Ham Soup Recipe

May 22, 2006 | Posted as Soup Recipe at 9:49 am | (3) Comments »

In honor of Queen Victoria day, I thought we would celebrate with this delicious & quick Queen Victoria Chicken & Ham Soup recipe.  Enjoy this hearty soup with your favorite slice of bread & call it a meal. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon minced onion 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped 1 cup celery, diced 4 cups [...]

Junk Food Now Being Banned In UK Schools

May 19, 2006 | Posted as Tid Bits & News at 1:38 pm | (3) Comments »

I was listening to public radio this morning and heard that junk food is now being banned in the UK, which is a victory for the campaigning Jamie Oliver.  The Department for Education was announced today that carbonated beverages, chips & chocolate are to be banned from school lunches as part of national measures to improve the nutritional quality [...]

Getting Ready for the Weekend with Bacon Quiche Diane Recipe

May 19, 2006 | Posted as Recipe at 10:52 am | Comments »

Nothing says the weekend like Saturday brunch.  Enjoy this Bacon Quiche Diane recipe sure to please everyone.  Ingredients:  1 small jar of artichoke hearts, drained 1 cup quartered mushrooms, raw or sautéed 2/3 cup chopped scallions or green onions 4-6 strips softly cooked bacon, cut bite size 2/3 cup broccoli flowerettes 2/3 cup spinach, cooked, [...]

Discovering Traditional Jewish Recipes: Cheese-Farfel Latkas

May 18, 2006 | Posted as The Sides at 12:15 pm | Comments »

Wasn’t that challa bread delicious!  Now let’s move on to my favorite fried treat, beside my fried green tomatoes.  This Cheese-Farfel Latkas recipe is wonderful, my husband is the best latka maker & I am the best latka eater.  Enjoy this traditional Jewish recipe.  3 eggs 1 tablespoon melted butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 3 [...]