Television Feasts

I am a home cook who backyard gardens and has a serious closet addiction to the Food Network. I envision visiting the world in my own kitchen.

From Julia to Giada, I am a bi-product of the quirky world of anything food television. At age 10 I wanted to lunch with Julia; at 12 I thought sitting at Graham Kerr's table would be bliss; in college I was a diligent voyeur student of Jeff Smith's; and as a newlywed I envisioned myself being Martha. Then the sky opened up and violin music played in the background when I discovered an entire family of food shows on the blossoming food network. Twenty years later I am still a home chef with a backyard garden, yet in my head I am a trained chef who has eaten her way around the world, tasted all things exotic, competed in many challenges, judged the best of the best, and have a circle of friends which includes Emeril, Bobby, Rachael and more. I like to learn and challenge myself simply for the pleasure of all things food. I am a student of the University of Food Network and my textbooks, exams and extra-curricular activities all stem from channel 39.


Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Flamingo Margarita

Well, I traveled home today.  I am sure all of you know how tiresome it is to plod through the airport, wait in uncomfortable chairs, and then squeeze into a crowded plane.  Thank goodness the flight itself is only 3 hours.  But, the day was long, I am back in the cold, and all I want to do is relax.  I did make something we have not eaten yet in 2014, however, it is not very exciting and I will not insult you by explaining a lowly Tuna Melt.  It was tasty, fast, cheaper than fast food!  So, it skirts the rules of my challenge!


I will share a recipe we finished off our night with last night.  After a wonderful week in Florida with my sister and her family; we made dynamite margaritas to say farewell to our visit.  You could use this simple recipe with any fresh fruit.  We chose strawberries because they were in season and oh, so, delicious!

Flamingo Margarita

2 oz. Sweet & Sour Mix
2 oz. Tequila
5 oz. of chopped fresh fruit
Ice

Whiz all in a blender and sing:  Facebook Music Note Symbol Facebook Sun Symbol Music Notes Symbol  But there's booze in the blender, and soon it will render that frozen concoction that helps me hang on. Facebook Music Note Symbol Facebook Sun Symbol Music Notes Symbol Well we really didn't sing, but we were all thinking it!

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