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WIN a CHEF MERITO Basket!

Chef Merito is a family-owned business that feature a full line of special seasonings, spices and herbs. The products combine only the freshest and highest quality spices and are dedicated to enhance authentic Latin American, Mexican, and Spanish cuisine. The products are easy-to-use and encourage everyone to make each dish their own! If you know Mexican…

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September 25, 2014

Mexican-Style Pork Butt (Shoulder)

My favorite cut of meat has to be the port butt (shoulder) because you can create a million and one meals from this wonderful hunk of meat! The versatility is amazing so I LOVE using different spices or vegetables to flavor the meat and of course we can’t forget about leftovers the next day. YUM!!…

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July 29, 2014

This is the why I love Bobby Flay… Grape Focaccia!

Breakfast routine is usually cereal and Cooking Channel! This yummy recipe popped up on the tube when I sat down… and there is just something about crunchy thick bread that is so comforting! I know what your thinking… grapes and bread… but this bread is so thick that the sweet juicy grapes are a great…

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July 11, 2014

COFFEE LOVERS! Win a bag of Organic DOMINICAN JOE Coffee

I am always looking for local food suppliers in Texas that stand out! Well… I found this fantastic Coffee Shop called Dominican Joe in Austin, TX! They are making a huge impact in the world and I think it’s worth talking about. Before I go into how amazing this coffee shop is lets get into…

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June 25, 2014

#1 Rule to Cooking like a Chef

A lot of people are intimidated by cooking and some stay away from the kitchen all together. In this day and age, there are tons of cooking shows and complicated recipes that can make some people feel overwhelmed. So, they just throw in the towel and are content with the fact that they aren’t good cooks!…

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June 20, 2014

Father’s Day Dinner – Coffee Rubbed Rib-Eye

Need ideas for a yummy Father’s Day dinner ?!? Last night, the hubby surprised me with some steaks so of course I had to make Bobby Flay’s awesome Coffee Steak Rub. I’m not big coffee drinker but I LOVE the smell of coffee. I’m a big fan of Bobby Flay’s seasonings and this rub will…

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June 11, 2014

GAME OF THRONES “THE MOUNTAIN AND THE VIPER” – TV RECAP – SEASON 4 EP 8

In Monday’s recap show – Mike and Estee will discuss Sunday night’s epsiode “The Mountain and the Viper.” They will discuss some highlights of the episode as well as share clips of their favorite parts of the show. ”The Mountain and the Viper“ is the eighth episode of season 4 that airs Sunday, June 1,…

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June 4, 2014

Sour Cherry Pie Recipe

  Every month I am anticipating what Bon Appetit Magazine has on the cover and this month looked so yummy I had to post the recipe on my blog. My friend, Angie, also requested this yummy creation so I had to accommodate! Happy Baking! INGREDIENTS CRUST ⅓ cup almond flour ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2½ cups all-purpose flour, plus…

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June 3, 2014

KITCHEN CASINO – Season Premiere TODAY at 9pm ET/PT

FOOD NETWORK UPS THE ANTE IN NEW SERIES KITCHEN CASINO HOSTED BY BILL RANCIC Food Network’s new competition series Kitchen Casino hosted by Bill Rancic and premiering on Monday, April 7th at 9pm ET/PT brings together four talented chefs in a high-stakes game of chance that requires skill, speed and adaptability. In each episode, four…

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April 7, 2014

Peanut Sitting Pretties

When I first met my husband, he invited me to his yearly family reunion. His mother has a very LARGE family with 3 girls and 5 boys. Each one of them usually brings a desert to the gathering and I was immediately addicted to these cookies his aunt makes every year. These cookies are AMAZING…

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April 7, 2014