Tag: Food

There’s a Ninja in the Kitchen

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I must say that I am always flipping to QVC when there are commercial breaks.  One of my favorite shows to watch on QVC is In the Kitchen with David (I admit I am a fan on Facebook).  David Venable is the host and he is on every Sunday afternoon and every Wednesday night.  I love watching the demonstrations on QVC, especially with my mom because we can always get a good laugh at the over-exaggerated demos that David and his guest give.  I always got a kick out of the Ninja blender demo in particular because David tries to convince people that it is a gazillion appliances in one tiny machine.  A few examples that they give are cookie dough maker, ice cream maker, and food processor.  While I can understand the food processor, I’m a little unsure of the first two that I listed.  Let’s just say that my prayers have been answered and I no longer have to wonder.  My mom got sucked into David’s seductive ways and decided to buy a Ninja blender for me.

Here’s what I can tell you after using the Ninja for two days now.  I simple love it!  If you decide to purchase one appliance in the near future it should be the Ninja.  QVC has the best prices on most items that they sell.  My mom got me the 40 oz. model that has the two travel drink cups that are included.  That is the best part about that machine because it is the ultimate Magic Bullet.  I plan on making a smoothie everyday before work for my breakfast on the go.  What a great way to start the day!

I could go on and on about this product but fortunately for you (and me) I have a St. Patrick’s Day block party to get to.  Check the Ninja blender out.  You can watch the demo yourself!

Apple Pie Cake

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Think you’ve had the best cake in your life…wait until you try this recipe. Eat a slice at 8am and call it breakfast; eat it at 1pm and call it a midday snack; eat it after dinner with some ice cream and call it dessert.  Whatever you call it, you can always count on it to be deliciously satisfying.  This recipe was featured in a church booklet of apple recipes.  It came from my best friend’s late grandmother, Janet Whiteside.  She was one of the sweetest older women I have ever met.  I can always remember going to her house and playing with my friend and her brother and cousins.  It was usually in the summer after a long day at the beach.  Every time I eat a slice of this cake, it brings back wonderful memories.  Hopefully, you will be able to make your own memories too.

Apple Pie Cake
Ingredients
3 c. apples peeled and diced
2 1/2 c sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
2 c sugar
1 c vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 c chopped nuts
Directions
Sift dry ingredients together.  In large bowl, beat eggs well.  Add sugar, oil and vanilla. Mix well. Add the dry ingredients, stirring until well blended.  Fold in apples and nuts.  Batter will be thick.  Place in greased tube pan and bake at 350 for 55-60 minutes.  Make sure the tester comes out dry.

Bang, Bang Wednesday

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On Wednesday, it was my dad’s 65th birthday.  My mom and I decided to take him out to dinner and a movie.  We saw Man on a Ledge which was a variation of the Italian Job and Mission Impossible.  Although, the I must say that Man on a Ledge did lack the hunky men that both of those movies featured.  If Channing Tatum was the star, it would have ranked a lot higher on my rating scale. (By the way, I can’t wait for the Vow to come out…Happy Valentine’s Day to me!)  Overall, I would say Man on a Ledge was a highly entertaining movie and worth the matinee admission fee.

The best part of the night was our trip to Bonefish Grill.  As always it was fabu! (as Scott Disick would say) It is a heaping pile of lightly battered fried shrimp smothered in a fiery, mayonnaise sauce.  And lucky for the Wednesday customers, it is featured at the bargain price of $5.  My sister works at a Bonefish and she told me that there are patrons that come in only for the bang bang shrimp.  Sometimes they will get two orders for themselves and pretend its their entree.  I think moderation is a good thing in this case because I can’t imagine how many WeightWatchers points are in one order alone.  Take my suggestion and order it for the table, which leaves plenty of room for you to get the salmon with fresh mango salsa.  Here’s a picture of what you’ve been missing out on minus a few shrimp because I couldn’t resist temptation before capturing the moment.