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Recipe of the Day: FRIED DILL PICKLES

The first time I had these were at the Texas Roadhouse in Coeur d’Alene https://www.texasroadhouse.com/location/335-coeur-d-aleneid/digital-menu FRIED DILL PICKLESINGREDIENTS3-4 cups dill pickles, sliced1 cup almond milk2-3 cups of Panko® bread crumbs1 10 oz box Kikkoman® Tempura batter mix1-2 tsp garlic salt, divided1-2 tsp Cajon seasoning, dividedVegetable oilINSTRUCTIONSIn a large skillet, heat oil over medium/high heat.In aContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: FRIED DILL PICKLES”

Outfit of the Day: Red, Black, and Gold

Halloween Spider Bread

Basically, I make bread dough in my bread machine and then shape it in the shape of a spider, with foil balls under each leg and bake.. Great right out of the oven with butter… we all use to fight over the legs… See another idea using frozen bread dough (which is what I’d useContinue reading “Halloween Spider Bread”

Outfit of the Day: Witching Hour

Recipe of the Day: Deviled Eggs

Hard Cooked EggsMayonnaiseDry mustardCelery SaltPaprikaSalt and pepper Fill pan with cold water and add raw eggs from refrigerator. Bring to a boil, cover, remove from heat and let cook for 20 minutes. Cool by running cold water into pan. Peel eggs (crack, roll on counter, and peel under cold running water). Drain on paper towelsContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Deviled Eggs”

Speaking Out

For those who have told me that none of this is my business because I’m not black, and to just stay out of it, I want to remind you of something. This could just as easily be translated to say… First they came for gay peopleBut I did not speak out because I was notContinue reading “Speaking Out”

Outfit of the Day: Dark Boho

Halloween 🦇 Meals

I love this idea from Food.com BLOODY RED WINE PASTA WITH MOZZARELLA BATS 3 cups water(750 ml) bottle red wine, 1/4 cup reserved1 (15 ounce) can cooked sliced beets, beet juice reserved1lb linguine5 garlic cloves2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3 tablespoons olive oil1 cup grated parmesan cheesesalt and pepper1⁄3 cup heavy cream2 teaspoons sugar2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped1⁄2lbContinue reading “Halloween 🦇 Meals”

Pumpkins and Jack-O-Lanterns

Carve jack-o’-lanternsGreet guests with a lineup of these lighted hosts on your stoop or porch. Light with candles, battery-operated candles, electric Christmas lights. Or use a drill and hot knife like on this one (who doesn’t like Tinkerbell?) Or fill with dry ice like this one. Or “carve” artificial foam pumpkins as jack-o’-lanterns or dioramas.Continue reading “Pumpkins and Jack-O-Lanterns”

Recipe of the Day: Cider Beetles

They are very cute and great as a gift. Tie with a festive ribbon and attached to a bottle of apple juice along with the directions. These can be made inexpensively if you purchase your spices in bulk by weight.Ingredients6 oranges2 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar12 (1 1/2 inch) cinnamon sticks12 small whole nutmegs24Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Cider Beetles”