Month: April 2011

Frozen Shrimp

Frozen Shrimp

Long story short: buy frozen shrimp. I don’t really care what brand you get, it’s not really about the brand, but frozen shrimp is a must-have staple in your freezer, unless you’re allergic to shrimp or don’t like seafood, in which case… wow (awkward silence),…

Orzo Salad with Roasted Tomatoes

Orzo Salad with Roasted Tomatoes

So one day Joe came home from work and announced, “there’s a potluck party at work for St. Patrick’s Day.  Should I participate?”  I looked at him suspiciously lovingly with one eyebrow raised and replied, “or do you really mean, should I participate?”  He insisted…

This is Bananas: Banana Bread Recipe

This is Bananas: Banana Bread Recipe

A funny thing happened on the way back home from Phoenix.  A couple of years ago, we went there randomly for a 4 day trip because we had free plane vouchers and had never been there.  From there, we decided to go to the Grand…

Farm Fresh to Me

Farm Fresh to Me

I currently live within walking distance to a Farmer’s Market that they set up every Saturday. But in the case that you don’t, you can always order a surprise box of goodies from Farm Fresh To You.  My friend Janice had an extra account left…

How to Cut a Pineapple

How to Cut a Pineapple

If you are female and Korean, you probably have heard at least once in your life time (whether jokingly or seriously) that you’d better learn how to properly peel and cut fruit before you get married.  I sure heard it.  What the sexist?  Yeah…it’s probably…

Gourmet Nuts by Bobby Sue

Gourmet Nuts by Bobby Sue

Bobby Sue’s Nuts is a New York based company who uses all organic ingredients and saves the lives of helpless homeless animals. Like Superman? Maybe. This particular feature is very exciting for me because this is the first product that I’ve received for free, all…