Like most foodies, I was excited when The Cooking Channel was thought of and finally began. I remember wondering for months what channel The Cooking Channel was actually on. When I moved into my home in Virginia I called all the local cable providers to ask about The Cooking Channel, and no one but one company knew what I was talking about. Everyone other company thought I was talking about Food Network. For those of you who are confused, let me clear the air. There are 2 different channels that I am taking about. The first is Food Network and the second is The Cooking Channel. The Cooking Channel stems from the creators of Food Network. So they are related. Think of them as cousins, lol.
For as long as I can remember, my life has revolved around the Food Network. I would watch it everyday for hours and hours. I never get tired of watching food, but I do, however, get tired of watching the same shows so when The Cooking Channel came along it was an answer to my food prayers. Now I can switch between those two stations are choose what food show I want to watch.
I want to share some shows with you that are my PHavorites!!!
Food Network:
Barefoot Contessa
Chefs vs. City
Chopped
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Iron Chef America
Jamie at Home
Secret's of a Restaurant Chef
The Next Food Network Star
The Next Iron Chef
Throw Down with Bobby Flay
These Food Network shows are the ones that I will always watch no matter what. I will literally drop whatever I'm doing at the moment and indulge in 30 minutes of Food Happiness.
The Cooking Channel:
Chuck's Day Off
Cook Like an Iron Chef
Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello
Iron Chef Japan
Two Fat Ladies
I absolutely love these shows and believe I learn a lot from watching them. I hope you find the same excitement and education in these shows as I do.
P.S. Congrats to the new line of Alphas that just crossed the Mighy Mu Iota Chapter at UT Knoxville, Heir P.H.O.R.C.E. Welcome to the PHam!!!!
This blog allows me to be completely myself. Free from fear and judgement, I am able to speak on whatever crosses my mind. I'll share some good cooking with you and I also want to open up multiple lines of discussion centered around random events in our daily lives. Gotta have some place to vent, lol.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Trent's B-Day Dinner :)...................... and a word from Tyrese!
Don't you hate when someone is really good at figuring out surprises? Well, that's the dilemma I face with Trent whenever I want to do something special for him. The way to keep it a secret is to just not tell him that you have a surprise, but I always end up saying something. Well I'm planning a special dinner for his birthday, which is January 9, and I want to include CRAB CAKES. Now Trent LOVES crab cakes, but has not had a good one since we've been in Virginia AND Maryland! (I know right!! I'm just as shocked as you are!! ) So to overcome this serious problem, I'll just make the crab cakes myself.
I've been searching high and low for the best recipes, comparing and contrasting, figuring out what are the basic ingredients that constitute a crab cake, and have come up with my own great recipe called, "Those other 'crab cakes' aint got nothing on me!, CRAB CAKE"
Pretty catchy name huh, lol. I thought I'd share this recipe with you too. It could be a Romantic Dinner for you and your hunnie bunnie one day. The recipe follows below :)
"Those other 'crab cakes' aint got nothing on me!, CRAB CAKE"
1 lb Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
1 cup Mayo
3 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
1 Celery Stalk (Chopped)
1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper (Diced)
1/2 cup Scallion (Chopped)
2 T Parsley (Chopped)
1 cup Yellow Onion (Diced)
1 1/2 cup Panko Bread crumbs
1 Egg
1 tsp Dill Weed
1 T Old Bay Seasoning
1 tsp Pepper
3 T Olive Oil (For Cooking)
Lemon Wedges (Garnish)
In a large skillet, heat to medium high and add 1T of the Olive Oil. Add in Celery, Bell Pepper, Onion, and Garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until tender. Take off heat and place mixture in a large bowl.
Mix all the remaining ingredients (except Olive Oil and Lemon Wedges) into that large bowl and form small or large cakes. I usually will form about 6 with 1 lb of meat.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 T of Olive Oil to medium high and cook each cake for about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Serve with a Remoulade Sauce or Aioli, and garnish with Lemon Wedges.
I plan on serving these crab cakes with a spicy aioli and a cool Avocado Mayo. I'll have to test those recipes out first and then let you know. Also as side dishes, I'm thinking about some Garlicky Herbed Mashed Potatoes with some type of green vegetable. Right now I habe some brussel sprouts so they may have to do right now.
No birthday dinner is complete without DESSERT!! I'm thinkin of making Churros ( A Spanish Doughnut that looks like a huge French Fry. Usually served sprinkled with sugar or honey.) I'm going to serve them drizzled with honey and alongside some Rich Hot Chocolate. Yummy... and it's snowing outside right now, so this will warm us up :)
If you have any ides that could help me with Trent's B-Day dinner or any other special occasion for two, comment below and help me out :)
And now, a word from Tyrese:
"When you look a certain way, that says how you feel about yourself, " says Gibson. "When you're in shape, you don't have to walk up to somebody and say, 'Yo, I love myself.' You look like you care for yourself." -Tyrese Gibson.
P.S. Shout out to Trent's sister, Tracy. She just had a beautiful baby girl this past Wednesday, Jan 5, 2011. :)
I've been searching high and low for the best recipes, comparing and contrasting, figuring out what are the basic ingredients that constitute a crab cake, and have come up with my own great recipe called, "Those other 'crab cakes' aint got nothing on me!, CRAB CAKE"
Pretty catchy name huh, lol. I thought I'd share this recipe with you too. It could be a Romantic Dinner for you and your hunnie bunnie one day. The recipe follows below :)
"Those other 'crab cakes' aint got nothing on me!, CRAB CAKE"
1 lb Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
1 cup Mayo
3 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
1 Celery Stalk (Chopped)
1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper (Diced)
1/2 cup Scallion (Chopped)
2 T Parsley (Chopped)
1 cup Yellow Onion (Diced)
1 1/2 cup Panko Bread crumbs
1 Egg
1 tsp Dill Weed
1 T Old Bay Seasoning
1 tsp Pepper
3 T Olive Oil (For Cooking)
Lemon Wedges (Garnish)
In a large skillet, heat to medium high and add 1T of the Olive Oil. Add in Celery, Bell Pepper, Onion, and Garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until tender. Take off heat and place mixture in a large bowl.
Mix all the remaining ingredients (except Olive Oil and Lemon Wedges) into that large bowl and form small or large cakes. I usually will form about 6 with 1 lb of meat.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 T of Olive Oil to medium high and cook each cake for about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Serve with a Remoulade Sauce or Aioli, and garnish with Lemon Wedges.
I plan on serving these crab cakes with a spicy aioli and a cool Avocado Mayo. I'll have to test those recipes out first and then let you know. Also as side dishes, I'm thinking about some Garlicky Herbed Mashed Potatoes with some type of green vegetable. Right now I habe some brussel sprouts so they may have to do right now.
No birthday dinner is complete without DESSERT!! I'm thinkin of making Churros ( A Spanish Doughnut that looks like a huge French Fry. Usually served sprinkled with sugar or honey.) I'm going to serve them drizzled with honey and alongside some Rich Hot Chocolate. Yummy... and it's snowing outside right now, so this will warm us up :)
If you have any ides that could help me with Trent's B-Day dinner or any other special occasion for two, comment below and help me out :)
And now, a word from Tyrese:
"When you look a certain way, that says how you feel about yourself, " says Gibson. "When you're in shape, you don't have to walk up to somebody and say, 'Yo, I love myself.' You look like you care for yourself." -Tyrese Gibson.
P.S. Shout out to Trent's sister, Tracy. She just had a beautiful baby girl this past Wednesday, Jan 5, 2011. :)
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
It's A New Year...... Now What?
Happy New Year!!!!!! To my followers, thank you for supporting me and I hope you continue to do so in 2011 and bring more followers with you. Let's make this the BEST YEAR EVER!!!!!
At the beginning of every year we all see special promotions on gyms, fad diets, and fitness websites. A new year is always a good time to start over and do things the right way. You have the perfect opportunity to change yourself for the better and lead the life YOU want to lead. Most people do this via New Year's Resolutions, and I have done the same. I usually don't have a resolution, but in 2011 I have a long laundry list of them and have accomplished 2 of them already. Working out regularly is on the list as well. I have planned on working out at least 4 times throughout the week. Today is Wednesday and I have already gotten my second workout in, so I'm on the right track.
I just want to encourage everyone to find motivation within and also from others. You can use me as motivation to help you reach your individual goals. I love helping people and only want the best for everyone. So if you need my help simply email me at ahkeeia@yahoo.com and make a reference to the Food Blog in the Title, or facebook me. I'm pretty easy to get in contact with. lol.
With working out comes treating and feeding your body right as well. I challenge you to find a healthy meal plan that works for YOU and YOUR GOALS! Also make sure you are getting a good night's rest every night. That has a lot to do with your health as well.
Advice for today: Make you 2011 Resolutions COUNT!! Stick with them. You change yourself, you change the world :)
P.S. I'm gonna shout out a really good friend of mine. He has an internet blog talk show. It is called "Real Talk With Ray Massey RawUncut". Look him up on facebook at "Parental Discretion Advised!!!...." Shows going on every other night @ 10:00p.m. Central Time. By the name you can tell that tis is strictly for the mature crowd. So go out and support him and share your opinions.
Also shout out to enrgzrbunny87 and Deidra!! Love ya cuzz's!! And thank you to my Soror Melodie Barefield for following my blog. I really appreciate the love and support :)
At the beginning of every year we all see special promotions on gyms, fad diets, and fitness websites. A new year is always a good time to start over and do things the right way. You have the perfect opportunity to change yourself for the better and lead the life YOU want to lead. Most people do this via New Year's Resolutions, and I have done the same. I usually don't have a resolution, but in 2011 I have a long laundry list of them and have accomplished 2 of them already. Working out regularly is on the list as well. I have planned on working out at least 4 times throughout the week. Today is Wednesday and I have already gotten my second workout in, so I'm on the right track.
I just want to encourage everyone to find motivation within and also from others. You can use me as motivation to help you reach your individual goals. I love helping people and only want the best for everyone. So if you need my help simply email me at ahkeeia@yahoo.com and make a reference to the Food Blog in the Title, or facebook me. I'm pretty easy to get in contact with. lol.
With working out comes treating and feeding your body right as well. I challenge you to find a healthy meal plan that works for YOU and YOUR GOALS! Also make sure you are getting a good night's rest every night. That has a lot to do with your health as well.
Advice for today: Make you 2011 Resolutions COUNT!! Stick with them. You change yourself, you change the world :)
P.S. I'm gonna shout out a really good friend of mine. He has an internet blog talk show. It is called "Real Talk With Ray Massey RawUncut". Look him up on facebook at "Parental Discretion Advised!!!...." Shows going on every other night @ 10:00p.m. Central Time. By the name you can tell that tis is strictly for the mature crowd. So go out and support him and share your opinions.
Also shout out to enrgzrbunny87 and Deidra!! Love ya cuzz's!! And thank you to my Soror Melodie Barefield for following my blog. I really appreciate the love and support :)
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