I didn't get one made, a home-baked cake for my birthday girl. I did the no-no-- a store-bought sickening-icing pre-made slapped together-then-frosted cake. But she liked the candy sprinkles, the swirls, and the lit candles-- That made her day, anyway. Fingers dove into frosting. I think there was more frosting than actual chocolate cake. … [Read more...]
Liquid-Smoked and Broiled Ribeye Potatoes
Liquid-Smoked Broiled Ribeye Potatoes~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~This isn't so much a 'recipe' as it is an idea. But it leaves you with terrific flavor from a good ribeye steak, the potatoes broiled in the juices of ribeyes. But eat the steaks first!-- You'll need time to broil the potato bites. This is nice for an evening when you've had a rush of a day, don't … [Read more...]
It’s Leather
The word is 'leather'. May 20th kicked off 20 consecutive 'crazy' classic hits. July 7th, celebrated Donita's birthday with 12 'dance' songs. Can't say how many 'leather' singles we'll play this round, but it's nippy, getting Fall-- time for leather.Stevie Nicks & Don Henley ~ Leather and Lace … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Awareness – Making Strides
Broiled Kitchen Bouquet Bourbon Blade Steaks
Broiled Kitchen Bouquet Bourbon Blade Steaks~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~It's a midnight snack for two. The blades are small enough, having 2 for each, sharing 1 plate. Have already marinated 4 blade steaks.Marinate in a ziplock bag-- 1/4 cup Kitchen Bouquet Browning & Seasoning Sauce, 1/4 cup Wild Turkey American Honey bourbon whiskey, hot and spicy seasoning … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pancakes with Honey Butter, Pistachios, and Fig Jam
Pumpkin Pancakes with Honey Butter, Pistachios, and Fig Jam~ adapted from Anni Daulter ~Dry ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder,1 tablespoon wheat germ.For liquid batter: 1 cup cooked … [Read more...]
Nasty Dirty Things
Moving on out to a new location-- taking my dirty dishes with me... will soon be the new kid on the block with a new web host; time to graduate from this blog site. Forewarning early so you'll know where to find me, what nasty dirty things I will be posting along with great food, different genres of music, birds, butterflies, basil and flowers, sickening things that … [Read more...]
Stop Preaching/Posting Religion On Social Media– It’s Annoying
It doesn't make one better than the next person. … [Read more...]
Pork Chops with Cranberry-Maple Pan Sauce
Pork Chops with Cranberry-Maple Pan Sauce~ adapted from Fine Cooking ~Season 4 1-inch thick bone-in pork chops (2 1/2 lbs) with salt, pepper, and chopped fresh thyme.Fry in hot shimmering olive oil on each side, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate, keep warm.In the same skillet, pour 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup maple syrup;add 1 cup cranberries, more fresh thyme, 2 … [Read more...]