Monthly Archives: May 2008

Mexican Red Rice, Carnitas, Black Beans Feast

Posted on 2008/05/18 by Gabi

 If I had known just how easy it is to make Carnitas I would have been making them for years instead of just the last year or so. I love to eat them and order them whenever we go to our … Continue reading →

Posted in faves, Main Dishes, Recipes, side dishes | 9 Comments

It’s a Buffy Bash with Blog Party#34!

Posted on 2008/05/15 by Gabi

  Stephanie over at Dispensing Happiness has invited us to her latest Blog Party #34  and it’s a Buffy Bash. I’m keeping my offerings short and sweet with an appetizer of: “Olive to stake a heart with a little cheese!” … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, blog events, Cocktails | 5 Comments

Spring Mint Syrup

Posted on 2008/05/12 by Gabi

  Springtime is great for stocking your fridge and freezer with fresh ingredients for the coming Summer. Consider making herbal syrups to add fresh flavours to your cold drinks and ices. The new growth of herbs such as mint are packed … Continue reading →

Posted in Cocktails, Fun Stuff, Gardening, Herbs/Spices/Condiments, Recipes | 9 Comments

Peter Rabbit Carrot Cake

Posted on 2008/05/11 by Gabi

Here’s the carrot cake recipe that I left off of the last post. My little sister gave me the recipe originally and I’m not sure where she found it. I’ve changed up the spices from the original by using 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Desserts, Fun Stuff, Recipes, tea treats | 9 Comments