In Greek mythology, ambrosia is the food or drink of the gods giving them longevity and immortality. Today, ambrosia is used as an noun, describing something that is especially delicious to the sense of taste and smell. It is also a dessert salad, which also happens to be incredibly light and delicious. Many of the ambrosia recipes that I have seen call for either Cool Whip or whipped cream. I don't care for the added sweetness that they bring to the party, so my ...
Day 18: Outside of the Fridge
Day 18: Outside of the Fridge In a few more days we will tackle the inside of the fridge, but first, lets declutter the outside of the fridge. Your assignment for tomorrow, Day 18, is to clear off the top of your fridge, and anything that is currently hanging on the outside with magnets. My children are notorious for sticking magnets all over the refrigerator with random art projects and even scraps of paper. I feel so guilty when I throw them away too. Since everyones ...
Day 17: Spice Rack
Day 17: Spice Rack Our Day 17 assignment is keeping us in the kitchen, this time tackling your spice rack, or wherever it is that you keep the spices in your home. I absolutely love to cook, and purchase spices for a single recipe as they are needed. My two favorite places to purchase spices are Target and Amazon. I can always find what I need, and get them at the best prices through these resources. That's not to say they are the only places that I buy spices, but it is ...
Day 16: Kitchen Gadgets
Day 16: Kitchen Gadgets I love to cook, and like having the right tool for each job. This means that over the last 16 years, I have acquired numerous kitchen gadgets! I have 2 full drawers, a canister on the counter, and countless other items tucked away on shelves and in cabinets. It is time for a major overhaul! Step 1 - If its broken throw it out! I was amazed to find that I had a broken hand mixer, and a cracked blender carafe that I had yet to get rid of. I had ...
Pork Scallopini with Calvados Cream Sauce Recipe
Last weekend, when I went to Aldi, they had boneless center cut pork chops on sale. They were sliced incredibly thin, so I was planning on treating them the same way I do a chicken cutlet. As I was brainstorming a variety of tasty dinner ideas, I found myself going through the pantry and seeing what we had in there that would pair well with the pork. That when it hit me... Calvados. Calvados is an apple brandy that is produced in the Normandy region of France. What ...