Monthly Archives: June, 2011
My [Usually] Uneventful Life
In college, my best friend Shannon and I used to always watch The Rock. That movie with Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage? It’s a good one. Our favorite line is when … Continue reading
Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
Korie and I have been friends since grade school. That’s her to my left in the picture below. Beth, also a long-time friend, is to my right. I’m the one … Continue reading
Kitchen In Progress
The remodel of our new (old) house is coming along well! We have a lot more to do, but I wanted to share the progress that we’ve made on the … Continue reading
Mushrooms: Make Mom Happy
As I was walking through the grocery store with Jack the other day, thinking about what to make for dinner, I got this unbelievable craving for sauteed mushrooms. Not just … Continue reading
Secret Green Salsa
I like it when one of my recipe experiments goes well. When one doesn’t, it can — shall we say — bring out a difference of opinion between John and … Continue reading
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Your Favorite Blogs?
I would like to include a list of “blogs worth visiting” here on Cocina Marie. Which blogs do you love? Please send a link or two if you have time! … Continue reading
Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip
My youngest brother, Matt, is a cook at Fino. He started as a busboy and has moved up to the daytime grill position. (Go Matt!) John and I like to … Continue reading
Lebanese Rolled Grape Leaves (Dolmas)
Do you remember the scene in My Big Fat Greek Wedding when Toula tells her Aunt that her new man doesn’t eat meat? The Aunt replies: “What do you mean … Continue reading
Spa in a Bottle
Speaking of the heat, if hot weather tends to wreak havoc on your skin, you’ll love Ann Webb’s new organic skin-care line, and specifically, the Tea Tree Breakout Blaster. The … Continue reading
Easy Gazpacho Recipe
If there is anything I love more than cooking, it’s not cooking. During the summer at least. It is just too hot. When we were kids, the heat never seemed as … Continue reading
