by jellygonuts | Feb 5, 2012 | In the Kitchen
Ok, just realized we haven’t been offering anything to drink to go with all these tasty dishes, so here’s my favorite margarita: You will need: Silver Tequila Cointreau Gran Marnier Simple Syrup Fresh Limes Orange Salt Pint glass and metal shaker Ice...
by jellygonuts | Jan 28, 2012 | In the Kitchen
Hummus is a staple in my diet. I pretty much eat it every day, whether in a wrap, salad or as a dip. However, it can be a pretty pricey item at the grocery store. Once I learned how easy and affordable it is to have fresh, I always try to make it instead of buying the...
by jellygonuts | Jan 28, 2012 | In the Kitchen
I have really wanted to try to get into making breads, but I do not have a clue about it. On a recent trip to Ecuador, someone made fresh flatbread for our dinner. It was a simple mix of flour and water, and then they just cooked it in a pan. It was very similar to...
by jellygonuts | Jan 16, 2012 | In the Kitchen
For this dish, I actually wrote down a list of ingredients and measurements. Feel free to taste as you go, and let me know if you made any alterations to the dish. I found this salad at a health food store, and thought it was a perfect lunch or even side dish. So, I...
by jellygonuts | Nov 28, 2011 | In the Kitchen
I have just recently discovered the wonders of wonton wrappers. These small squares of thin dough can be found in the produce section, along with other Asian-style appetizer wraps. I suppose one day I should actually venture to attempt to make wonton soup, but I have...
by jellygonuts | Nov 21, 2011 | In the Kitchen
Thanksgiving. What a great holiday, for so many reasons. One of my favorite reasons is this: it is the only holiday that is truly in celebration of a meal. A very specific meal. Centered around a very specific bird. I have been very surprised to hear from many...