Monthly Archives: July 2012

Me n’ Martha Project: Day 67, Biscochitos with Mexican Hot Chocolate

Today I took a salsa break, but kept it spicy and Southwestern with Martha’s Biscochitos with Mexican Hot Chocolate from page 326. Here’s a fun fact, in 1989 New Mexico became the first state in the union to adopt its … Continue reading

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Me n’ Martha Project: Day 66, Salsa Verde

As promised, I’m working my way through Martha’s salsas, today I tried a Salsa Verde from the Southwest on page 290. Tomatillos are the main ingredient in salsa verde, along with some onion, garlic, and dried chili.  I couldn’t find … Continue reading

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Me n’ Martha Project: Day 65, Roasted Tomato Salsa

Yesterday I had a Martha Project Interrupted day.  I spent much of the day down in St. Petersburg visiting my mother and step-father.  My mother made us a wonderful sausage and pepper dinner and I roasted some yellow tomatoes as … Continue reading

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Me n’ Martha Project: Day 64, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Today I took the Martha road trip out West and traveled back in time for a nostalgic favorite, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake from page 400. I must confess that I was worried about this one.  Martha’s batter recipe is simple and … Continue reading

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Kitten Cuteness!

This post has nothing to do with cooking.  It’s a shameless excuse to show pictures of my kitten, Minnie.  But do I really need an excuse for kitten cuteness?

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Me n’ Martha Project: Day 63, Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeños

Tonight I kept it easy and simple with a spicy little appetizer,  Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeños from page 293 of the Southwest. Martha explains that this is a more streamlined version of jalapeño poppers that you can find served everywhere from family … Continue reading

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Me n’ Martha Project: Day 62, Farmhouse Chowder

Today I tried Martha’s Farmhouse Chowder from the Midwest on page 238. When I think of a chowder, I tend to think of New England and clams.  This is a chicken chowder that comes out of Midwestern farms.  It has … Continue reading

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Me n’ Martha Project: Day 61, Pound Cake

Today I made a delicious Southern dessert, Pound Cake from page 218. I must share something embarrassing with you, dear readers … this was the very first pound cake I’ve ever made!  I know, I know, there’s no excuse for … Continue reading

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Me n’ Martha Project: Day 60, Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

Today I took my culinary road trip to the Southwest with Martha’s Chicken Enchiladas Verdes from page 317. Martha notes that this recipe is lightened up a little from traditional enchiladas.  Much of the time the word “lighter” is synonymous … Continue reading

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On Cooking In The Real World

This morning I woke up to my first genuinely nasty comment on facebook for my Me n’ Martha Project Day 59 dish, Lasagna. Somebody named Leslie Ann Ellis, who I’ve never met before in my life commented on my post … Continue reading

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