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Taco Bell's New Taco Waffle & How to Make Your Own

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Waffle taco for breakfast – Why not? I love breakfast burritos and breakfast tacos, but having a waffle replace the tortilla is genius! A few weeks ago Taco Bell rolled out the new 89-cent Waffle Taco in Southern California. The taco comes packed with scrambled eggs and a sausage patty folded into a soft waffle – syrup served separately.

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Hungry? Have Some Insects

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Fight world hunger by eating bugs? I’ve seen Bear Grylls chomp into a juicy grub and claim it wasn’t that bad. I associate eating bugs with being lost in the jungle and starving, not sitting down for a nice meal and ordering a plate of grasshoppers. More Here...

Pretzel Blondies with Salted Caramel

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

This is a guest post from Feast On The Cheap.

Mariel here. So as I’m sitting down to write this, I’m facing my first weekend away from my babe…leaving him in the capable hands of my husband. They don’t make better dads, but I can’t squelch the niggling suspicion that I’ll return home to an overtired, over-stimulated crank pot on Sunday. And to a nursery smeared with poop. Does he even know how to change a Diaper Genie? Help.

To combat my anxiety over the whole thing, I’ve been making lists. Lots of lists. My son’s daily schedule – or the manifesto as my friend calls it – features a play-by-play of his usual day, including necessary details like “play on the mat or do whatever until breakfast.” I also compiled a list of the things my son can and cannot eat, which is broken down into foods currently acceptable for consumption in the “pantry,” “fridge” and “freezer.” I even pre-wrote a card for our nephew’s baptism and taped that to the fridge too, lest my sister-in-law think we’re forgetful jerks. Right now you’re a) rolling your eyes b) nodding your head in sisterly communion c) wondering why I’m telling you this. More Here...

My Strange Addiction

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

My hands tremor, my eyes bulge and are bloodshot. I stagger about, desperate for another fix. I scrounge through all of my stashes, become irritable because they are gone and I lash out at those I love most. I must bide my time before I can go get my drug of choice and I begin to convulse as I go through withdrawal. My eyes cross and I grit my teeth. Foam puffs out of my mouth. People ask if I have rabies.

I must endure this… just a little longer.

Yes, it’s true. Even we Christians fall prey to temptations and get wrapped up in dirty, foul sins. For years I lived in denial and refused to admit that I had a problem. I would make promises, vows and sacred oaths that I would never, ever do it again. I could go a couple weeks without it but inevitably I would break down. It would begin with snitching here and there and escalade to full-blown consumption.

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Secret Lives Tour, Part One

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

This is a guest post from CakeSpy.

Hello, sweet ones!

Well, the first leg of my second book tour for The Secret Lives of Baked Goods: Sweet Stories & Recipes for America's Favorite Desserts, is now complete (remaining dates here! And a contest to win a copy HERE!). And oh, has it ever been sweet! Here's a mini review of who I saw, what I ate, and what magical things happened.

SEATTLE:

I arrived in Seattle on the day my book was officially released, May 7th. Woohoo! I basically went straight to the reading venue, which was the University Bookstore. The event was co-hosted by the Girl Scouts of Western Washington, who brought cookies and offered a sweet discount on the book for all girl scouts (including former girl scouts!). Why Girl Scouts? Well, the book tells the story of the cookies! More Here...

Heart Shaped Food

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

I opened a huge can of tuna today, we got it from Costco and it's gonna take a while to finish it. Gonna be tuna for breakfast lunch and dinner for the next few days, lol.

Anything from Costco should be a 10 day challenge! Gonna be 10 days of tuna recipes! The kid finished the entire plate, I guess it was good?

I've been following @ThisPinayCanCook on Instagram. I'm loving all her food art posts, this is my first attempt, heart shaped cucumbers.

Ever get fancy with your food like this? Easy enough with a cookie cutter and makes for a great presentation!

Heart Shaped Food

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

A Unique Sweet: Caramelized Carrot Pudding

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

This is a guest post from CakeSpy.

Image: Easy Indian Cooking

I love carrots more than the average person. My favorite afternoon snack is a nice, fat carrot, cut into coins or even just eaten like Bugs Bunny. Carrots, I believe, can be a fantastic dessert ingredient: they add natural sweetness and moisture. But don't worry, am not about to go on a healthy dessert kick here. I still think carrot cake needs cream cheese frosting, for instance! More Here...

No-Bake, Dairy-Free Berry Pudding

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:45:00 GMT

This is a guest post from The Messy Baker.

One rainy summer day, unable to build blanket forts on the climbing bars or soar through the sprinkler on a tire swing, I decided my younger sister and I should do some baking. “Baking” meant raiding Mom’s pantry and dumping everything within reach into a bowl. Raisins, nuts, vinegar, flour, icing sugar, food colouring… There was no final dish in mind, just some frenzied sort of let’s-see-what-will-happen culinary experiment. If it looked interesting, we threw it onto the heap. Then stirred. More Here...

Blue Star Donuts, Portland OR

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

This is a guest post from CakeSpy.

On my book tour's first leg (don't worry, there are more dates), I found myself in Portland, OR--a delightful city for foodies if ever there was one.

There were plenty of delicious new spots, both brick and mortar and of the food truck variety, that I wanted to try. With limited time and obligations filling my time, it was tough to make it to many, but--and I was assured by more than one person--you've gotta go to Blue Star Donuts.

Well, as it happened my first evening in Portland, my better half dinnered on a delicious Little Big Burger, a small burger joint with low prices but plenty of style. Tasty burgers, too. Guess what? Blue Star Donuts is owned by the same people! More Here...