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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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Roast Lamb & Kale Curry a la Leftovers (with chutney Jell-O)
Every year for Easter I have a big ol’ roast leg of lamb. And then every year I end up with a whole mess of leftovers. But that’s not a bad thing because every year I make lamb curry. This … Continue reading
Posted in Etc., Food, International Cuisine, Jell-O, Recipes, Rice
Tagged almonds, Bollywood, British food, chutney, Curry, gelatin, Indian, Jell-O, kale, Lamb, peppers, Rice, roast lamb, roast leg of lamb, Salman Khan, tomato, tomato sauce
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Wiener Wednesday: Banana Wobbler
Oh. My. Gawd. What does one do when National Jell-O Week collides with Wiener Wednesday? Well, if I had known that this was National Jell-O Week, I would have a frankfurter mold for you right now. But instead I have … Continue reading
Posted in Etc.
Tagged 1980s, banana, dessert, fruit, Jell-O, joys of Jell-O, National Jell-O Week, peanut butter, RuPaul, RuPaul's Drag Race, Wiener Wednesday
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National Peanut Butter Day!
It’s National Peanut Butter Day! I love me some peanut butter. Did you know that it is most excellent on vanilla ice cream? It’s true. When I was a kid there was a chubby little girl in my neighborhood who … Continue reading
Hooray for National Pie Day!
Hello darlings. I just found out that January 23 is National Pie Day! A lot of pie has happened in my kitchen, so CLICK HERE for a full list of all the pie-tastic action. Additionally, in honor of this most … Continue reading
It’s a Wednesday
Hello, dearies! No Wieners here. But you know what is? The 1963 Montgomery Ward Christmas catalog! The above photo was sent to me by my friend Bob (you may remember Bob from 58. Scandinavian Fish Scallop and 86. Albigdonas con Salsa … Continue reading
Posted in Etc.
Tagged furniture, Kitchen, mid century modern furniture, Montgomery Ward, Pittsburgh, retro interior design
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Online Dating Year in Review
Happy New Year! You asked for it–ok, no one asked for it–but based on your comments it seems like you all really get your jollies from my romantical follies (oh, I love rhyming!), so here is a quick rundown of … Continue reading
Posted in Etc.
Tagged abby lee miller, Bravo, dance moms, dating, Honey Boo Boo, McDonalds, McRib, okcupid, Ramona Singer, Real Housewives, Reza, Teresa Guidice
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Impossible Taco Pie
I love anything with a superlative in its name. Especially anything called Impossible. Couple that with the phrase Taco Pie and you’ve got a simply irresistible dish. Seriously, I love Mexican food. Especially at-home Americanized Mexican food. There’s really not a … Continue reading
Posted in Etc., Food, Ground Beef, International Cuisine, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Bisquick, casserole, cheese, Ground Beef, Mexican, pie, tacos
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47. Mexican Chili Con Carne and the Game of the Week
Please disregard any formatting issues on #47–since I lost this post and had to recreate it piecemeal, it’s not my best work. This was to be the week of the Game of the Century: No. 1 ranked LSU versus No. 2 … Continue reading
Posted in Etc.
Tagged avocado, beans, Beef, Brian, Crystal Hot Sauce, football, mandarin oranges, Mexican, Pittsburgh, salad, Steelers
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