Oh boy, is it nice to be back in the United States. Home of reliable 4G networks! Where chips and salsa flow like water! Queso? Por favor! I may have gone out for a Mexican dinner last night, but my mind is swimming with recipe inspiration from the Middle East.
It always amuses me to see recipe for things like French Chocolate Pancakes, French Crullers or a "French" Watermelon Cooler. I guess adding the word "French" makes things seem more appealing...unless they're using French chocolate or French watermelon, then they have the right to call it that, and I'll allow it.
France is the land of wine but it's not necessarily something of adulation. I was told the average price spent on a bottle of wine in France is €3,20, which means a lot of people are spending less than that. To many, it's just a drink and not something that's considered a special-occasion beverage.
When I turned 21, the very first drink I ordered with my newly legal ID was a strawberry margarita at a Mexican restaurant. One of those huge, gigantic margaritas that is big enough for the whole table to share. It came in a margarita glass that could double as a large fish bowl, with a bunch of long straws.
A refreshing summer drink - a fresh raspberry-limeade slush. A drink good enough to rival any Sonic drive-through's famous slushes. Have I told you all about the time the husband and I road-tripped cross country? We drove and visited 44 states taking a picture by every single state sign and collecting a souvenir from every single one as well.
This Simple Lemon Raspberry Bundt Cake comes together with one bowl and just 5 minutes of prep time. Juicy raspberry swirls combined with tart and buttery lemon cake make for a perfect summer treat! If I could have all the raspberries in the world I would be a happy girl.
When I think about my life in food-the dishes that have made me who I am or remind me of how I was raised- Strawberry Shortcake Trifle is at the top of the list. To me this signifies that my childhood was spoiled and filled with excellent dessert. Both are true.
Honey Swirled Coffee Cake would be the ideal treat to serve Winnie the Pooh for breakfast. It's a fluffy, sticky, and bursting with golden honey flavor. Honestly, I think Pooh would be willing to sacrifice every honey pot in his collection for an extra slice.
As an individual who has developed a reputation for her sweet tooth, I'm often asked to name my favorite dessert, which feels a bit like being asked to identify my top impulse buy at Target (is "everything" an option?).