Lee Kum Kee Orange Chicken

Last week, we had a 'Welcome Home' dinner for Carson and the theme was orange (because of this).  Jack and I had fun decorating the table with orange balloons, pumpkins, festive flowers and screwdrivers.  Not the tool, the drink, and Jack didn't help with that part I swear.  Coincidentally, I had just been sent some products from Lee Kum Kee and included was a packet of sauce for Orange Chicken.  Orange!  No preservatives or artificial flavoring, no MSG and no HFCS.  Prepared with fresh ingredients, ready in minutes... highly recommended for a weeknight dinner.  Do I sound like a commercial yet?  Should I take over Flo's job?  But seriously, I like making my own sauce like the next Julia Child wannabe, but I'm a mom of two and I want to keep what little sanity I have left.  Therefore, sauces in bags are the answer.  Serve this Orange Chicken with brown rice, carrots, and a salad with orange tomatoes and orange bell peppers and you're ready for your orange party.  Don't forget to invite some Oompa Loompas.  And check out Lee Kum Kee's website for other yummy products!              

Piedra Azul Tequila + Blood Orange Margarita

One major perk of writing a food blog is being contacted by lovely people who represent lovely products, like tequila.  Piedra Azul Blanco Tequila, to be specific.  It's named after turquoise (la Piedra Azul), which I love, and made from 100% Blue Agave Weber...        

I had planned to cook up a few things with this tequila, but time got away from me (my baby has officially, stopped, sleeping) so instead I started drinking straight from the bottle.  In the name of research!!  I love tequila and typically drink it  straight up and ice cold (with some fresh limes).  What's important to me is a smooth finish - which this had for a reasonably priced alcohol.  But, I figured not everyone enjoys tequila straight, so I also made a delicious Blood Orange Margarita using Madhava Agave Nectar for sweetness, another product I love.  

Hey everyone, I love products hint hint!!

I hope you enjoy your weekends and if you celebrate Cinco de Mayo, pick up a bottle of Piedra Azul and don't forget to party responsibly.  I am a commercial. 

Blood Orange Margarita
(Serves 2)
Printable Recipe

1/2 cup blood orange soda or freshly squeezed blood orange juice
1/2 cup Piedra Azul Blanco tequila
2 T freshly squeezed lime juice
2 T Madhava agave nectar
Limes or blood oranges for garnish

In a pitcher, stir together blood orange soda or juice, tequila, lime juice and agave nectar.  Serve over ice in salt-rimmed glasses (optional).  Garnish with lime or orange.

Snicker Dudes

Just got THESE from my Foodzie box. I WOULD MURDER SOMEONE FOR MORE. Order 79 bags for yourself now.


Messing around with my blog. You like? You dislike? You have suggestions? You have bad gas?

Taste No. 5 Umami Paste

I want to taste this in my mouth. You can also buy here.

Listen to what they say about it...

"Bored with salty? Think sour, bitter, and sweet are overrated? Then you might be in the market for a flavor bomb called umami. Since 1985, the foodiscenti have been talking about the revelation of a fifth taste that humans can detect. Finally, umami (or simply put, savoriness) is hitting the mainstream thanks to a little tube called Taste No. 5 Umami Paste. It's a rich concoction of tomato, anchovy, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive, and mushroom, giving it an earthy, robust feel. Mix a dab into burger meat, squeeze it in a pan before saucing pasta, rub it into fish before grilling, or spread it on bread."

Thanks MB for the tip!

Giveaway: MORE BATTER BLASTER!

Thanks to Batter Blaster, I am giving away 5 cans to one lucky reader! They have new flavors: Buttermilk, Organic Whole Wheat with Brown Sugar & Cinnamon and Double Chocolate! Um, yes please.



If you weren't around for my last Batter Blaster Giveaway, now's your chance to snag these delightful cans. And if you were around, and you just didn't win, well now is your chance for deep, dark, bloody revenge. Inappropriate. I've been reading The Hunger Games.



Remember, this giveaway is not just about making fluffy, organic pancakes and waffles. YOU CAN FRY THINGS (seen here). That deserves all caps.



And now, for the rules of The Games, I mean, The Giveaway:



1. You must be an official follower of this blog to win (please click the "follow" icon in the right margin).

2. Only open to residents of the U.S. and Canada.

3. Winner will be chosen at random on Friday, August 12th at 8am.



Good luck!