Cookies 'n Cream Trifle

An easy, impressive-looking, kinda healthy dessert? 
Yes, it's possible.  And so simple.
A trifle-no, not truffle- is really just a layered dessert. 
(I think.  Well, that's my definition anyway).

Fried Green Tomatoes

You've probably seen the movie. 
I've seen it,  but about 10 years ago. 
Honestly, I don't even remember why the movie is called "Fried Green Tomatoes". 

Regardless if you've seen it or not, if you've never tried an actual fried green tomato, you're missing out.

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder...

I know. 
It's been a long time.

Like, a really, really, really long time.

I'm sorry. 
But, I'll make it up to you.  I promise.

(if that were a speech from a boyfriend, I don't think I'd buy it.  But, I'm hoping you do.)

Nutella Ice Box Pie

Went to the Texas State Fair yesterday. 

Fried Kraut Balls.
Chicken Fried Bacon.
Fried Buffalo Chicken in a Flapjack.

Yup.  A little over-indulgent.

So when I made my Nutella Ice Box Pie tonight, don't worry.  It wasn't for me. 

I had my fair share yesterday.

Mama's Pimento Cheese

I'll be honest. 

I don't really call anyone "Mama".  Not even my own mom.  She's just "Mom". 

But, this is my Mom's Pimento Cheese recipe.  "Mama" just sounded better. 

I get asked for this recipe all the time.  When people realize how amazingly simple it is, they can't believe it.

You'll never buy the pre-made stuff in the tub again.

Corn Peppadew Salsa

Peppadew. 

A little sweet.

A little spicy.

A little DELICIOUS!

The restaurant Tin Star has this utterly fantastic corn and peppadew salsa on their salsa bar.  When we're there, I can eat just that and chips as my meal. 

Don't judge me.

In fact, I want a Tin Star #9 taco right now.

Sorry.  Got sidetracked.

Oh no! Risotto!

Risotto.  Ever eaten it?   Ever made it? 

When Cooper and I were in Scotland a few years ago, we ate a delicious mushroom risotto at a place called Greyfrier's Bobby bar.  While I'm not normally the biggest mushroom fan, I was totally sold on the whole risotto thing. 

I'd heard it was hard to make...not true at all!  You just have to babysit it a bit. 

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Can you tell that school has started? I can-it's been over a week since I've been able to post anything since I've been so super busy at school. 
No complaints, though! Lovin' my job so far! 

So, for my comeback post, how about some cupcakes?

Yum. Cupcakes.  CARROT cupcakes in fact.

It's Good to Know a Fisherman

Good friends to have:
1.  A lawyer
2.  A doctor or nurse
3.  A teacher (we have lots of those)
4.  A police or fireman
5.  Someone who owns a sno-cone stand
6.  A handy-man
7.  A fisherman



Hey Good Lookin'

Whatcha Got Cookin'?

I know, no sewing involved here, but hey-a girl's gotta eat!
I don't think I've told you of my other obsession.  http://www.skinnytaste.com/! My friend from work told me about it and I've been hooked ever since.  Probably at least half of what I cook comes from this site.  And, it's Weight Watchers friendly, which is a bonus!

On My Own.... The Apron

I told you I would. We've only been hanging out a week or so-I couldn't lie to you already, could I?

I made the apron.  All on my own.  I figured before I went to my zipper pouch class this week I should make the apron from last week's class so my brain wouldn't be holding too much new info at once!

Let's see how I did it.

Materials:
1/2 yard of fabric
1/2 yard of coordinating fabric
1 yard of pretty ribbon

Yummy Corn Pouches

First, a pipe burst under our house, and the plumbers have now dug a 5 foot wide by 7 feet deep hole under our house. The water's been shut off (hence the paper plates below so I don't have to do dishes) so, I decided to put up another post to keep my mind off of the house falling into the hole that was once my pretty flower bed...

When I started this blog, I told my husband that I couldn't do an entire blog only about sewing and not include food somehow.  Cooking is one of my favorite things, so I have to talk about eating at some point!  He said it would "dilute" the blog.  I disagreed.  So...
The other night (while I was at my sewing class), Cooper made a friend and me dinner (I know, so sweet).  He made some yummy chicken and something I'd never had before: Corn Pouches!  He adapted the recipe from one he found on Stumble Upon and made it his own.  We've made them three nights in a row now!  Cooper's been adapting the recipe for a Mexican version, too.