Life in Dishes

Some foods are just meant to be eaten with your hands. They taste better that way. You know, the kind you eat with the full intention of licking your fingers. It’s food that forces you to abandon the thought of keeping your hands clean or free from food smells like garlic and onions. You’re eating dirty and it’s okay. Really okay. It’s part of the appeal. Chicken wings, burgers, summer things made on the grill like hot dogs, chicken, ribs and seafood boils… Which leads me to this…. These succulent shrimp, they wanted to come home with me. I obliged. I steamed them with some Old Bay and then we at…

Twice in as many weeks, I’ve been asked “Are you expecting?” Last night it was my neighbor. Yes, I do have cravings, but no, I’m not having a baby. Thank you for asking. Women love that question. #sarcasm

Bananas are not my favorite. I do not enjoy the texture of chewed banana in my mouth. It gets kinda slimy. And then I don’t feel well. However, I am able to overlook the slime factor when the banana is reconfigured. I’m forgiving you see. I embrace banana bread, banana pudding, banana pudding ice cream (yes, it’s real) and now my very own Banana Nut Smoothie. I have to tell you. It’s so decadent and there is nothing but natural goodness in it. Simple. Banana Nut Smoothie Print Ingredients 1 Banana ½ cup of almond milk ½ cup of almonds pinch of cinnamon a few ice cubes Instructions Get your blender. Put…