Tag: Alborn Photography

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake

“The Way to a Man’s Heart is Through his Stomach” The man that I love just happens to also love Cookie Dough. When I came across Something Shiny’s Cookie Dough Cake, I knew that I had no other choice but to make this for him. 

Homemade Baileys

Homemade Baileys

* only read on if over the age of 21 * One of the greatest joys in my life is making things that others enjoy eating. I think it is especially fun to make my own foods that others would normally just buy (like ranch 

Olio & Aceto Tap Room

Olio & Aceto Tap Room

Shopping Local is good for everyone. Recently a great new Tap Room which samples infused Olive Oils & Balsamic as well as Seasoned Salts opened up in the area. Continue reading Olio & Aceto Tap Room

Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes

Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes

Most everyone enjoys Chocolate (and those that don’t need their heads checked, but that’s just my unsolicited opinion). Also, almost everyone can also find a Red Wine that they like (even if they don’t agree with those around them on what makes it good). These 

Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Truffles

We have been programmed to believe that “Nothing says Love like Chocolates [and flowers]”. I really enjoy chocolate more than anything – so that is the type of love we are featuring here today! In honor of Valentines Day, I share my love with you!

Guacamole Dip

Guacamole Dip

This was going to start out as just a normal quick Guacamole until I cut the 2nd Avocado and realized it was not good anymore. Since I knew that I wanted to have enough I figured I could add some sour cream to turn this into a dip. I really don’t know the exact measurements of how I made this but after we were 1/2 done with it Rich decided to take some photos because (in his words) “I don’t want to be the only one to ever be able to enjoy this”. I think that really meant “Rachel, you should figure out how you made this so that you can make it again” No matter which motive behind Rich encouraging me to post this you choose – it is a winning “dip”!

Guacamole Dip

(measurements approximate – since I did not measure and just tried to recall)
  • 1 avocado – in small chunks (or mashed)
  • leafs from 2 – 3 sprigs cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 dollop sour cream (about 1/8 – 1/4 cup?)
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Diced Green Chilies (those pickled ones)

Mix all ingredients well together in a small bowl. Serve with Quesadillas or Chips or just a Spoon

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And I leave you with this, Today’s Question of the Day… What is your favorite thing you have ever eaten which you just can’t seem to re-create (at a restaurant or that you made once, but never again)?