Make Your Own Brownie Mix

We all need brownie Mix. Go here.. http://recipesofacheapskate.blogspot.com/2009/04/brownie-mix-monday-mix-up.html

Photo by norwichnuts

The Mother Load Layered Cookie Bar

You cannot miss with this yummy recipe. Go here.. http://picky-palate.com/2009/09/24/the-mother-load-layered-cookie-bars/

Photo by moria

Chicken Enchiladas

These have an easy sauce that I'm gonna try. Go here.. http://mennonitegirlscancook.blogspot.com/2009/09/chicken-enchiladas.html

Photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/theedinburghblog/

Moraccan Spiced Lentil Soup

This sound good and easy too for this cool fall weather. Go to MENNIBITEGIRLSCANCOOK here.. http://mennonitegirlscancook.blogspot.com/2009/09/moroccan-spiced-lentil-soup.html

Photo Photo by roland

Black Bottom Mini Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

Lets whip these up today. Cool recipe.Go here.. http://picky-palate.com/2009/09/17/black-bottomed-mini-caramel-pumpkin-cheesecake-bites/

Photo by D3 San Francisco

Carrot Ginger Muffins

I love carrots and ginger too. These will be a hit around here. Go to GOODTHINGSCATERED here.. http://goodthingscatered.blogspot.com/2009/09/carrot-ginger-muffins.html

Photo by color line

The Ultimate Cheeseburger

From ZESTYCOOK the ultimate Cheeseburger. Go here.. http://zestycook.com/zestys-ultimate-cheeseburger/
Photo by scaredy_kat

Baked Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas

Oh Boy! These look yummy. Can't wait. Go to CINNAMONSPICE here.. http://cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2009/09/baked-green-chile-chicken-enchiladas.html
Photo by by jlastras

Quick And Easy Watermelon Pie

Got this from RECIPE4LIVING. Looks easy and fast and delicious too. Go to.. http://www.recipe4living.com/recipes/quick_and_easy_watermelon_pie.htm
Photo by imagelane

Making Your Own Pastrami or Corned Beef at Home

OK. Let's learn all we can to make ourselves perservable. Go here to learn to preserve meats at home. Click.. http://cruftbox.com/blog/archives/001462.html
Photo by dyobmit

The Darker..the Better. Stick to Your Hips. Mocha Cake

OK. It's dark, rich and sticks to my hips...Let's make a Mocha Cake. Recipe here.. http://sticktoyourhips.blogspot.com/2009/08/darkerthe-better.html
Photo by norwichnuts

Peachy Key Lime Lassi

Hot? How about this? Sounds great. From HUGGINGTHECOAST. Go to.. http://huggingthecoast.com/2009/08/13/peachy-key-lime-ginger-lassi-recipe/
Photo by Fantaz

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

This recipe looks easy and delicious too. Go to REALMOMKITCHEN here.. http://realmomkitchen.blogspot.com/2009/08/chocolate-peanut-butter-pie.html

Photo by foodistablog

Korean Fried Chicken

Great link with recipe for Korean Fried Chicken. Go here.. http://blog.menuism.com/2009/07/31/the-delectable-korean-fried-chicken/
Photo by Bon Chon Korean Fried Chicken by inuyaki.com

Dick Metcalf's Review of Last Saturday Nights Gig

Sounds like a great night last Saturday at the 'Blue Bottle Cafe' in Yelm when 'Be Hear' played, featuring the lovely Cara Clarke on vocals. Dick Metcalf was there and gives a great review of the whole night. I will be there next time on Saturday, August 8th, 8PM for the next great performance by 'Be Hear'. Read about the gig and about more great music in the area on Dick Metcalf's site ZZAJ. Click here.. http://zzaj.freehostia.com/z93rant.htm

Photo by Listening to Music on the Train by CarbonNYC

Never Fail Dill Pickles

Is your garden getting ready? Let's make some pickles. Go here.. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Dill-Pickles/Detail.aspx
Photo by fresh pickles by libookperson

'Be Hear' This Saturday Night

TWITTERING The Blues 2: Road Trip

THE BLUES BLOGGER has a list of great tunes with links. Go here.. http://thebluesblogger.com/713/twittering-the-blues-2-road-tunesPhoto by Music by AdamSelwood

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

"It's summertime,summertime, sum-summertime.....time for strawberry shortcake cookies. MMMMMMMM. Go here.. http://awhiskandaspoon.wordpress.com/2009/06/24/cookie-carnival-strawberry-shortcake-cookies/
Photo by Strawberry Shortcake Fest 6-12-09 3 by stevendepolo

Cara 8PM Saturday

Cara Clarke This Saturday

See and hear the lovely Ms. 'Blissful Blues' Cara Clarke this Saturday Evening, July 11th, 8PM in Yelm at 'The Blue Bottle Cafe'. The 'Blue Bottle Cafe' has great food, beer, wine and coffee. It is located at 309 East Yelm Avenue. The phone is 380/458-4611.
With Stefan Abuan/Guitar and Bartlett On Bass. I'll be there too. Get there earily, Michelle has great food and you'll want to hear every song.
WHERE: Blue Bottle Cafe 8PM
309 East Yelm Avenue
360/458-4611
http://www.bluebottlerocks.com/
Photo from Cara Clarke Facebook site.

Orange Cream Cheese Muffins

These sound delicious to me. How 'bout you?. Go to... http://www.mykitchenescapades.com/2009/05/orange-cream-cheese-muffins.html
Photo by muffin / オレンジチョコマフィン by Kanko*

Using Amaretto Coffee Syrup In Recipes

From MOMSCRUISINE here's 2 great looking recipes using Amaretto Coffee Syrup. Both sweet and savory. Cool. Go here... http://momscuisine.com/426069-Two-Recipes-Using-Amaretto-Coffee-Syrup.html
Photo by Day 2: EAT RKS EE CO. by theogeo

Germany's Whistling Orangutan's CD A Hit

Music? Close enough. Found this on THELOCAL. Go here... http://www.thelocal.de/society/20090508-19161.html
Photo by Wild Orangutan by NeilsPhotography

Almond Toffee Cheesecake Bars

I found this wonderful recipe at JOELENS. Go here... http://joelens.blogspot.com/2009/04/almond-toffee-cheesecake-bars.html
Photo by Banoffi cheesecake with toffee pecan sauce at Indigo Yard, Edinburgh by www.theedinburghblog.co.u...

Recent Gigs

Mema's Potatoe Cheese Soup

Always great soup. Here's a yummy looking recipe from KITCHENKLIQUE. Go here... http://kitchenklique.blogspot.com/2009/03/memas-potato-cheese-soup.html
Photo by Red Lentil Soup - Creamy by bobjudge

Chew The Fat

Origin of saying-- 'Chew The Fat'. 'A host would offer his guests a piece of bacon, which was stored above the fireplace in the parlor, so they could chew the fat during their visit'. Got this from ROOTWEB. Go here...http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~genepool/sayings.htm
Photo by Appetizer by VirtualErn

Do You Know These Guys?

If you have any info. about this Pacific Northwest Band, please contact the WebSlave at http://pnwbands.com/unidentifiedband.html
Phpyp from PNWBANDS.

Blue Bottle Tonight

Tonight 2/28/09 Saturday from 8pm til 10pm enjoy fine live music and food at 'The Blue Bottle Espresso' in Yelm. ECLIPSE will be playing. Lots of Fun . I'll be there. 'Eclipse' is Tod Lemkuhl/guitar/vocals and Michael Harrison/drums with my Bartlett On Bass.
A great menu, this is what they say. "delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, and specials. Relax with our organic espresso, wine and beer! We specialize in good-hearted friendliness and cozy,homey atmosphere, where you can get together with friends, curl up and read a book, use our computer or plug in to wireless with your laptop. "
This place rocks. It's a wonderful friendly, cozy place just like they say above. Check it out and relax with some great food and fun music too.
WHERE: 309 Yelm Avenue Eastin the amazing little city of Yelm, Washington, aninternational community (unlikely but oh so true).
Call: 1-360-458-4611 or check them out at http://www.bluebottlerocks.com/

Mom's Pickled Fish

Photo by pickled herring by berzowska
Well, here I am ready to post my first recipe. Oh no -- A foodie going 'Pro'. I'm learning more and more each day about what I can do and what I can't do on the internet and phyically too. This recipe is easy and it's from my Mom, so I feel safe and I'm going to give this a try.Remembering 'I'm safe...I'm safe' saying it over and over in my head helps. So here gos. Taking a deep breath.....And so how I'd get this recipe?

Well my Mom likes Pickled Herring and trying different things....my Dad...well, he's alittle more...you know 'Raw Fish' ---eeewww ickie. My Dad's family's from Norway. I'd think he'd go for this...but no.So, my Mom likes to make it at home because.. Dad don't buy it at the store without making a fuss.
My hubby and I enjoy fish. We live near the Nisqually Indian Reservation, when they have more Fish than they can eat/sell etc. they share with everyone.
About a year ago we we're notified of a Fish-Give Away.
Our Fish Smokers we're full. our tummy's were full and still more Fish....
What To Do???
Mom sent me this recipe to share with everyone. 'Thanks Mom'.

Please read over this recipe first before you begin. Thanks.

Mom's Pickled Fish.

First 'chunk and skin raw fish'. Any kind of fish, salmon, herring etc. Amount? Big Bowl full.
Soak in
1 Cup of salt and 1 quart water.
Soak for 12 hours in this mixture and pour off this brine.
Next Soak Fish for 24 hours in White Vinegar.
Drain.
Next layer Fish in Sterile Jars with sliced Onions.

Bring below ingredients to a boil, simmer about 30 minutes.

1 Cup White Vinegar
1/2 Cup Water
1/4 to 1/2 Cup Sugar
3 teaspoons Pickling Spice
10 to 15 Whole Allspice

Cool Mixture.
Add:
1/2 Cup White Port Wine

Pour liquid over Fish and Onions.
Screw lids down.

Keep refridgerated for 2 weeks before eating.

Wow. I'm done. Enjoy. Copy, Share.. have fun.
J.A. ROSE-BARTLETT
Again. 'Thanks Mom'.

FOOD FIGHT.1 Hospitalized, 2 Arrested

The MERCURY NEWS reports this news at 'Juan's Place' in Berkeley, California. Go here... http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_11781205?nclick_check=1
Photo by Food Fight by zorilla

Fried Pickles

Want something different? This site says they're delicious. I'm gonna try them and see. Go to COOKLIKEACHAMPION here...http://cooklikeachampion.blogspot.com/2008/11/fried-pickles.html
Photo by Fried Pickles by stickwithjosh

Best Places To Buy Great 'Bar' Food

Go to this site to find places that serve great 'bar' food. You know nachos, burgers, chicken...things that go great with beer. Found this on RATESTOGO. Don't go hungry though---yummy pictures too. Click here...http://blog.ratestogo.com/bar-food/Photo by Broasted Chicken, Ice Cold Beer, and Live Music

Sweets Foods Blog: Aromas an Exquisite Touch to Your Food & Sweet Memories

This is a very interesting post and site. SWEETSFOODS.COM. I posted it here because music also has long-term memory effects. Go to SWEETSFOODS.COM here...Sweets Foods Blog: Aromas an Exquisite Touch to Your Food & Sweet Memories
Photo by Vernon's 28th by E.Yoshio

Red Hot Cinnamon Heart Quick Pickles

Easy and quick recipe for fun valentine pickles. Go to EVERYBODYLIKESSANDWICHES for the recipe...http://everybodylikessandwiches.blogspot.com/2009/02/red-hot-cinnamon-heart-quick-pickles.html
Photo by Alan and a pickle by lesliepear

Bone Marrow Poppers

I found this interesting photo and food item on GOTHAMIST.COM. From GOTHAMIST quote-
"On the plate: Bone Marrow Poppers, pastry shell, greens, Bordelaise. $12 ".Chef Julia Jaksic, of Employees Only says: “I love bone marrow. My dad’s a butcher, so I grew up with meat and a lot of meat-related things. When I first started here at Employees Only the owners were like, look, we want heavy food because we make strong drinks. And my approach to food is a certain way already—I come from an Eastern European background, so that influence is on my menu. Read the whole story at GOTHAMIST.COM here...
http://gothamist.com/2009/02/10/plated_bone_marrow_poppers_from_emp.php

Love Being An American

"I am proud to be an American... an American can eat anything on the face of this earth as long as he has two pieces of bread" Bill CosbyFound this quote on FOODIMENTARY101. Go to...http://foodimentary101.com/
Photo by Child Saluting American Flag by respres

Pork And Beans

Pork And Beans with lots of pork! Cool. I found this recipe on a site called LEIORCHID. The pic looked so good and I knew my family would love these after reading the recipe. Go to LEIORCHID and see for yourself.....
http://leiorchid.blogspot.com/2006/11/homemade-pork-and-beans.html
Photo by pork and beans by Father.Jack

Jeff Beck Wows Australia

This link is to IDIOMAG.COM. They have videos and a great report of Jeff Beck's recent trip to Australia. The last time he toured Australia was 1977. Check it out at IDIOMAG here...http://www.idiomag.com/peek/62581/jeff_beckPhoto by Jeff Beck by DJ_Fey

Sweets Foods Blog: 70 Food Blogs that Deserve Your Attention

A great list of food blogs for us foodies. Got this link at SWEETSFOODS.COM. Check it out...
Sweets Foods Blog: 70 Food Blogs that Deserve Your Attention
Photo by Need food blog recommendations by Rachel Kramer Bussel

Hot And Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Don't these cookies sound delicious? I found this recipe at NORECIPES.COM. Can't wait to try these spicy-sweet-chocolate--Wow. Go to NORECIPES for their great yummy cookie. Click here...
http://www.norecipes.com/?p=2074&preview=true
Photo by Cookie, Anyone by scubadive67