Category Archives: Quick

Sugar Coma-No Bake Cookie Cheesecake

Posted on August 31, 2014 by giascott

I make things up as I go, and I do the same thing with food often.  I don’t wake up in the morning, and think to myself, “Today, I must invent a new recipe for a no-bake cheesecake.” Not me, … Continue reading →

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Bacon Ritz crackers?

Posted on August 29, 2014 by giascott

This time of year, I’m not enthusiastic about cooking.  We still get hungry though.  We’re just more inclined to seek cool, no-cooking-required foods. Peanut butter, cheese, tuna, chicken, turkey, and cold cuts are all favorites.  We even cooked a turkey … Continue reading →

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Skippy peanut spread with dark chocolate taste test

Posted on August 22, 2014 by giascott

After trying whipped peanut butter with s’mores flavoring recently, and because we’re huge peanut-butter-and-chocolate fans here, we tried Skippy peanut spread with dark chocolate.  It sounded great, right? This time, the taste test was on our own dime too.  It … Continue reading →

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New Product-Jif Whips Whipped Peanut Butter & S’mores

Posted on August 15, 2014 by giascott

I was recently asked to try & review Jif Whips Whipped Peanut Butter & S’mores.  I’ll confess, I had completely missed its debut on the market, and I guess it had been out a while.  The whole idea of whipped … Continue reading →

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Fast green chili with carne picada

Posted on August 9, 2014 by giascott

Everybody likes fast meals, if they are tasty.  This one might be a bit different than is commonly found on the Gulf Coast though, as it takes on a lot of Southwestern influence along the way. It starts with the … Continue reading →

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Newly released on Smashwords!

Posted on July 27, 2014 by giascott

There’s a new release on Smashwords, although it was previously released on Amazon, but it marks its debut into other formats besides that of Kindle.  It’s 56+ Marvelous Homemade Mixes. I’m every bit as excited as I was when it … Continue reading →

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At my house

Posted on July 27, 2014 by giascott

I’m a really good cook, not a fancy cook.  I can be very creative at cooking.  I write about food, cooking, and recipes, and have done so for years now. That doesn’t mean that every meal is a gourmet experience … Continue reading →

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New books, summer, and me

Posted on July 4, 2014 by giascott

I have been one busy person the past few months.  Unfortunately, things like this blog have been neglected in the meantime.  Good intentions don’t create real blog posts! So here’s what’s been happening. First, there was a “preview” book released … Continue reading →

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Great new product for mushroom lovers

Posted on February 19, 2014 by giascott

I discovered something in the freezer case, in the vegetable section, that has me smiling. I love mushrooms, which aren’t exactly cheap.  I also hate slicing them, so often buy the pre-sliced ones.  They don’t cost that much more, and … Continue reading →

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Chicken Fajita Nachos

Posted on February 18, 2014 by giascott

Everybody, or so it seems, loves nachos.  They are easy to make, easy to serve, and messy to eat, but we still love to eat them.  This recipe kicks them up a notch, turning a favorite snack into a meal … Continue reading →

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