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Monthly Archives: February 2019

Apple Fritter Bread Revisited

Here are some pictures of the latest apple fritter bread I made for my wife and I. I tweaked the recipe slightly and updated the original post with those corrections. Ana really loved this dessert – it was a delight to surprise her with this baked treat. Here are the pictures, which I think really showcase this delicious challenger to the ubiquitous banana bread. Give this one a try, it is a winner in my book! Enjoy! Doesn’t that look delicious…

Blood Orange Margarita

Greetings from the Seattle Snowpacalypse 2019!  For everyone stuck inside, with or without power, just remember we got this. So to help you make it through this weather challenge, here is a new cocktail post to try once you can venture out and the stores are restocked. And the best thing, it will remind you of the sun of summer and warm weather. Of course, this recipe is seasonal – it depends on blood oranges – which in a way makes it perfect for winter, it will brighten any mood with the thoughts and taste of summer. I based this recipe on the version published on Liquor.com. My tweaks are based on 2 factors – the first being an upgrade to using Grand Imperial instead of Triple…

Experiment: Cook-in-Bag Carnitas

This week I tried a work night dinner that can cook all day and be ready when you get home for finishing and enjoyment. For this experiment, I tried the Kroger Cook-in-Bag Carnitas. The 32 oz package would be great for a family of four. The process for this experiment is simple; heat the water oven to 145 degrees F in the morning before you go to work, remove the labels, place the package in the water bath, and head off to work. When you get home, simply pull the package out, place the meat into a large bowl, shred it, fry it, and enjoy it on tortillas with shredded lettuce or cabbage, cheese, sauce, cilantro, etc. Add a side dish to complete the meal &#8211…