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10 things to do with Cowboy Caviar
0 Comments Published by Karyn Zoldan May 9th, 2013 in Comfort Foods, Cravings, Food for Thought, Trader Joes.
10 ways to use Cowboy Caviar
May is National Salsa month. Salsa is the Mexican word for “sauce.” An unlimited amount of salsas are available today in super markets and specialty stores. What’s your favorite salsa?
My current favorite salsa is Cowboy Caviar.
Here are 10 ways to use Cowboy Caviar:
–With chips
–Pour over goat cheese or cream cheese …
How Many Ways Do You Grill Your Cheese?
0 Comments Published by Jennifer Walker December 17th, 2012 in Book Reviews, Comfort Foods, Nibbles & Bites.
A grilled cheese sandwich is pretty far up there in my book as a great comfort food. Toasty, butter bread; gooey, molten cheese; with maybe some brown mustard or a slice of ham tucked inside for variation.
Perfect for a quick supper, an accompaniment to soup, or a warming snack on a cold winter day.
You can change up your …
[more...]Hot Cocoa Day – December 13
1 Comment Published by Karyn Zoldan December 11th, 2012 in Chocolate Chocolate, Comfort Foods, Dessert Recipes, Food for Thought, Memories.
Cup of hot chocolate with whipped cream (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
It’s that time of the year — Hot Cocoa time. Who doesn’t like hot cocoa? That’s what I thought, nobody. The KRUPS people sent me some ideas for hot cocoa and they were so enticing, I thought I would share. You can use your favorite hot cocoa recipe. Most …
[more...]Tucson Dining: Oyster Festival – November 10
0 Comments Published by Karyn Zoldan November 8th, 2012 in Chewish TUCSON, Comfort Foods, Food Festivals, Food for Thought, Foodie Passions, Out and About in Tucson.
Oysters (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Kingfisher’s 3rd Annual Oyster Festival will be this coming Saturday November 10 from 10 am until 2 pm during UA Homecoming Weekend.
There will have a tent set up outside and we will be shucking 12-15 different varieties of oysters from around the country.
And if that’s not enough to pacify all you oyster-philes, there will …
[more...]Pumpkin food products overload
0 Comments Published by Karyn Zoldan October 21st, 2012 in Comfort Foods, Food for Thought, Food Fun, Food Nutrition - You Are What You Eat, Halloween, Memories.
Pumpkin bread (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Pumpkin overload. I love pumpkin as much as the next person but I think the latest issue of Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer pumpkins off the chart with too many pumpkin products. I don’t know if everyone has the same issue, perhaps it depends on state or region.
Here’s what is in the October issue:
Pumpkin …
[more...]A Craving Worth Giving In To
0 Comments Published by Jennifer Walker August 13th, 2012 in Comfort Foods, Cravings, Dessert Recipes, Desserts, Nibbles & Bites.
Saturday evening, after a day of running errands and a late lunch/early dinner at our favorite Chinese buffet, Todd and I were both craving something sweet. I had been thinkjng about a batch of chocolate chip cookies, but really didn’t have the energy ever for that, when Todd mentioned, “Cake would be real good right now.”
Now, sometimes, this sort …
[more...]National S’mores Day – August 10
1 Comment Published by Karyn Zoldan August 8th, 2012 in Chocolate Chocolate, Comfort Foods, Cravings, Food for Thought, Food Fun, Foodie Passions, Memories.
A S’more; melted marshmallow and milk chocolate between two graham crackers. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
I love s’mores! My highlight of camping out or going to camp has always been the promise of s’mores. I don’t even like marshmallows but I guess loving two out of three ingredients makes up for it.
According to Wikipedia, a s’more (sometimes spelled smore) is …
[more...]Free Donut – National Donut Day – June 1
1 Comment Published by Karyn Zoldan May 31st, 2012 in Comfort Foods, Food for Thought, Food Fun, Foodie Passions, Foods to Enjoy in Moderation.
English: A pink, frosted doughnut bought from a Dunkin' Donuts in Brooklyn. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Like every day, there’s a national something or other day. June 1 happens to be National Donut Day.
Participating Dunkin’ Donuts are giving away a free donut with the purchase of a beverage.
The offer is good “while supplies last” and your participation may vary.…
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