Archive for August, 2010

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Fresh and Spicy Peach Salsa

Tuesday August 31st 2010

This is one of my favorite fruity salsas. The sweetness of the peaches is offset by spicy Serrano chilis, lime, cilantro, and an unexpected party guest: cool, crisp cucumber.

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Mermaid Lotion

Monday August 23rd 2010

Get some food on your face! Learn how to make homemade face lotion with edible ingredients.

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General Gau’s Chicken

Monday August 16th 2010

I’ll admit it: There have been times in my life that I’ve been addicted to Chinese take-out. Here’s my version of General Gau’s chicken, a classic favorite from American Chinese restaurants. It’s not really authentic, but it’s seriously good stuff.

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Drunken Coffee Jello Squares

Wednesday August 4th 2010

OK, kids: This is coffee. In solid form. It’s been sweetened with condensed milk and booze-ified with a healthy dose of Kahlua—then rubberized into a blissful, cocktail-hour finger food thanks to the magic of gelatin. Now, you have to like Jello, or Jello-like food, for this to work. If you do, you’re in for a treat.

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