New diet tomorrow

I am endeavoring to eat healthier so tonight is going to be a sinful pizza and cinnamon pie (courtesy of Papa John’s) before I really dig down and seriously look at a better diet.
Now bring on the pizza!

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No on Señor Pop’s

Unfortunately :^( when we arrived at the location it was closed for

“Sheer heaven baby!”r.e.n.o.v.a.t.i.o.n. Personally, I think Mr. Pop’s choose an unsuitable place for such a restaurant of my grand genetic heritage.

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Señor Pop’s

Taking mom out today to Señor Pop’s before she heads back to Indiana tomorrow.
I always loved Puerto Rican cuisine and not just because it’s in my DNA…the flavors when it hits your palette is simply indescribable. I have waited patiently (I might add) for something other than Mexican when it comes to Hispanic cuisine:
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Man friendly receipes from Pioneer Woman

They are making this woman hungry!

Quickie: Homemade Chicken Strips
05-25-2009

Monday Night Dinner: Pasta alla Marlboro Man!
03-2-2009

Garlic Cheese Bread
03-2-2009

Steak Bites
01-12-2009

Marinated Flank Steak, Part 2: Come to Mama!
01-7-2009

Marinated Flank Steak, Part One
01-7-2009

Cowboy Nachos
06-13-2008

Homemade Ranch Dressing
06-6-2008

Crash Hot Potatoes
06-2-2008

Onion Strings – Oh Yeah, Baby.
03-30-2008

The Meal of Love, Part III: Pan-Fried Ribeye Steak
02-12-2008

Spicy Roasted Chicken Legs – Flavorful, Easy, and FUN!
01-22-2008

Marlboro [...]

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Persian Style Rice (CHÉLO)

I am going to “experiment” making this style of rice during the upcoming weekend…gives me plenty of time to take my time. I remember watching my abuela make a rice simliar to this one and it was soooo good!:

Persian Style Rice  (CHÉLO)
Drained  and  Steamed  Method
 

Prelude:   These instruction are not a “recipe”, but rather a method of preparation that yields a separate [...]

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Detox with Tea

My stomach was bothering me a little and decided to try the Triple Leaf Detox tea  (cleansing and revitalizing). I began drinking tea regularly about 10 years ago.  And it really has a calming effect on your stomach if you suffer from cramps or any type of abdominal pain:
For thousands of years, the Chinese have [...]

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Making 1 casserole a week

Bought this nifty casserole recipe book you can actually cut out each individual recipe (will buy a recipe box down the road) and am going to hone my culinary skills by reproducing (crossing fingers) a weekly casserole so that my daughter doesn’t complain about what’s for dinner (and yes I make her cook also)……..
If it turns [...]

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Which Foods Contain the Most Collagen?

I decided with my progression towards a healthier lifestyle to look up info about food sources containing collagen.
What is collagen?
Deriving its name from the Greek word kolla, collagen is indeed a vital element that helps to keep the body functioning.
Collagen is also a wonderful source for a more “youthful” appearance. (So sue me, I want [...]

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Always up to try something new

I gathered some ingredients to make a traditional Arabian dish called Kepsa. It’s similar to arroz con pollo which is rice with chicken. Mom and my abuela used to make it.
Mmmmm(que rico!!)
I love the aroma of spices, the way it wafts through my home….utter deliciousness:
Ingredients: (The following for 5 people)
Chicken enough for 5 people
5 cups [...]

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My eternal love for garlic and olive oil

2 necessities I simply cannotlive without. Mmmm….
I love it (rrrrrrrr) when I bake a clove of garlic and the aroma wafts throughout my home.  My daughter has taken up the same savory taste of using it in her meals.  I also love cooking with olive oil…especially the rich extra virgin.  My mouth simply waters thinking [...]

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