Monthly Archives: July 2012

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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?

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →