National Brandy Alexander Day

Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 31st, 2008

Today is National Brandy Alexander Day

Brandy Alexander always seemed very exotic to me.  Probably because my father and my uncle would have them on get togethers.

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My Thirteen favorite food blogs and food bloggers

We interrupt this weeks scheduled Food Network snark session due to head cold.  Seriously, I just can’t be all that sharp witted when I’m thinking in a fog, and whether I’m going to dish out praise or shame on a…

National Croissant Day

Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 30th, 2008

Today is National Croissant Day

There was a time in my life when a croissant was one of the most exotic foods I had ever come across.  It’s not like they…

Low Country Comfort, Dirty Rice

I have to admit it. Up until I made this, dirty rice was one of my guilty boxed pleasures. I’d never seen a recipe for it, and I have to admit that I really hadn’t looked. I’d just grab a…

National Corn Chip Day

Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 29th, 2008

Today is National Corn Chip Day

Ah, the corn chip. The quintessential American snack. (This counts for South America as well.)  Good in a bag, on a plate, or with a…

National Blueberry Pancake Day

Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 28th, 2008

Today is National Blueberry Pancake Day

I’m not a “normal Pancake” kind of guy.  I actually prefer my flapjacks more on the savory side than the sweet, and it’s not uncommon…

National Chocolate Cake Day

Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 27th, 2008

Today is National Chocolate Cake Day

It’s the perfect weather for baking in most of the country and chocolate cake is a favorite with a lot of people.  Why not take…

Lemon Garlic Chicken Wings

As a not so spicy compliment to my Asian Inspired wings, I offer up my wife’s lemon garlic chicken wings.  We came up with this recipe in the hopes that it would pick up on some of the flavors of…

National Popcorn Day, National Peanut Brittle Day, Australia: National Australia Day, St. Timothy’s Day, patron against stomachaches

Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 26th, 2008

Today is National Popcorn Day, National Peanut Brittle Day, Australia: National Australia Day, St. Timothy’s Day, patron against stomachaches

Ooooh! Popcorn!  Who doesn’t love popcorn?  I’ve been planning to make some…

Rocket-Hot Asian Style Chicken Wings

It’s just about game time, and you’ve just got to have a few snacks hanging around, right? O.K. I have to admit that I won’t be watching the big game this year. I only know who’s playing because everyone is…