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  • Pizza Dough – 2 different kinds

    Some recent comments from friends on Facebook inspired me to post a couple of recipes for pizza dough. The first is for a whole wheat dough. My favorite pizza using this dough is a The Veggie. Ricotta cheese(with oregano and garlic stirred in) instead of tomato sauce, green peppers, red [...]
    Posted: May 17, 2009, 10:58pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • Dog Biscuits - Elvis Style!

    Number of comments: 1
    Peanut Butter and Banana Dog Biscuits Have you seen how expensive dog treats are? Some more expensive than human treats. So why not make them yourself and save some money? A friend sent me a recipe for these dog biscuits which I am sure my puppy Bailey is going to love. [...]
    Posted: April 20, 2009, 6:02am EDT
    by mobflog
  • “Mouthwatering Monroe County” Cookbook

    Do you have a recipe you would like to share? How about shring it with the Monroe County History Center? They are going to publish another awesome cookbook. You can visit their web page for directions on submitting your recipes, either online or using a form available at the site. [...]
    Posted: September 14, 2008, 2:52pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • How about a sandwich?

    I received an email with a good recipe. Recent events seemed to coincide and the recipe seemed fitting. A po’ boy or poor boy is like a submarine sandwich from Louisiana. I have heard that the sandwich is called a “po’ boy” because the sandwich was given to striking workers for [...]
    Posted: September 14, 2008, 2:12pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • Blueberry Crisp

    I apologize that it has been awhile since I posted a recipe. I have been busy with work and family. I got some blueberries from a friend so I decided to make a Blueberry Crisp. I have a lot of blueberries os be sure to check back for more recipes [...]
    Posted: July 27, 2008, 12:27pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • Time for Morels, the tasty Mushrooms more valuable than gold!

    (picture from www.dcnr.state.pa.us) I love morel mushrooms. I did not have a single morel mushroom last year but hope to this year. Feel free to send me a recipe( or morels ) of you have any. Fettuccine Alfredo with Morels Ingredients 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons Cognac 1 1/4 pounds [...]
    Posted: April 20, 2008, 8:30pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • What pie are you?

    It seems like an easy enough question. A friend sent me a request to take a quiz by that name on Facebook. My mind raced as I waited for it to load. Surely I would be something good like French Silk, or Key Lime. A good old fashioned Apple pie [...]
    Posted: March 24, 2008, 9:27pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • Read Across America, Seuss Style.

    “Daddy it was Seuss day and you did not make my eggs!” That was the first thing junior proclaimed when I picked him up today. In the past I have made him green eggs and ham for breakfast, not necessarily on this day, the Read Across America Day, but he had [...]
    Posted: March 03, 2008, 10:45pm EST
    by mobflog
  • A drink for an old friend

    Parrothead Punch It has been kind of cold lately and I feel like something tropical. I found this recipe that friend gave me when he got back for Florida. I am not sure where he got it but it is nice and tasty on a hot day. So crank up your [...]
    Posted: February 18, 2008, 11:57pm EST
    by mobflog
  • How about some chocolate? How about some chili?

    Number of comments: 1
    How about both? A friend sent me an email with an interesting recipe that I am looking forward to making soon. It also reminded me of a local event here Bloomington called The Week of Chocolate. It is a week long celebration of chocolate that benefits a lot of great local [...]
    Posted: January 26, 2008, 11:07am EST
    by mobflog
  • Sweet Stuff

    I have always loved rice pudding but have never tried to make it. I need something a little sweet so I will try it and let you know how it goes. I have eaten very little lately but rice and this sounded like a good variation. I have about 20 [...]
    Posted: December 15, 2007, 9:47pm EST
    by mobflog
  • Sold Out and a Shout Out!

    My chicken chili sold out first, I did not make enough and I assumed that I would have left over chili. Then the other soups started to run low. In a panic, I called Dats and asked if I could maybe buy something from him. I did not want any [...]
    Posted: November 20, 2007, 4:16pm EST
    by mobflog
  • White Chicken Chili for Courthouse Fundraiser

    Number of comments: 2
    Here is the recipe for the white chili I made for our soup lunch. There are many variations including using ground pork, ground turkey or ground chicken. I prefer the chicken in chunks. It is a little spicy but I took it easy on my co-workers this time. I prefer [...]
    Posted: November 20, 2007, 7:15am EST
    by mobflog
  • Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

    Getting ready for Thanksgiving? How about a tasty dessert recipe? INGREDIENTS: 1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix with pudding 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 2 cups [...]
    Posted: November 11, 2007, 8:30pm EST
    by mobflog
  • White Chili

    Number of comments: 1
    Chili. Make it with pork instead of beef, I like it thicker so I use this recipe but only use about 3 cups of broth. I like chicken and will add that recipe later. INGREDIENTS 1 ground pork 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, chopped 5 cloves garlic, chopped 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles 2 [...]
    Posted: October 22, 2007, 7:26pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • Lasagna, non frozen.

    Number of comments: 9
    I seem to have lost my muse. So I will just paste a recipe that a friend gave me. I love lasagna and this recipe is for a quick cheese lasagna, no meat. Want to add something to it? Go right ahead and add your favorite meat, I like italian [...]
    Posted: September 15, 2007, 11:54am EDT
    by mobflog
  • Two Hearts Dream Delight

    This is the winner of the dessert ideas from the “Dinner for a friend” post. A very special person created this one and let me help. It was fun to create. No fancy recipes here with measurements. Just get the ingredients listed below and have fun. Have fun and make [...]
    Posted: September 05, 2007, 7:37pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • Perhaps some chocolate would be nice!

    Number of comments: 4
    I have been thinking of desserts to go with the meal I talked about in the previous entry. Dark Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Ingredients 6 ounces Dark chocolate 3 tablespoons Half and half cream 1/2 tablespoon Unsalted butter 20 Large strawberries or 30 medium strawberries. Preparation In a one-quart glass bowl combine chocolate and cream. Heat in microwave oven on [...]
    Posted: August 25, 2007, 11:37am EDT
    by mobflog
  • Dinner for a friend?

    I am looking for a recipe right now that makes one happy. Not because I am unhappy but I just feel like posting something happy. In the true sense of multi tasking I am also watching “Pans Labyrinth” or more specifically I am listening to it which puts me at [...]
    Posted: August 19, 2007, 7:39pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • How do I make…

    Have you ever eaten at a restaurant and thought “I wish I knew how to make that”? Of course you have. just this past Saturday I had a great bowl of soup at Opie’s, Shrimp and Corn Chowder. Although I love Opie’s and work nearby, I thought it would be [...]
    Posted: July 29, 2007, 9:48pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • Boogie Breakfast!

    Number of comments: 1
    Now before everyone starts emailing me and telling me that disco is dead, you need to calm down. I do not think there will be any Saturday Night Fever tunes playing while you eat! 2007 marks ABATE of Indiana’s 27th Annual Boogie. The annual festival is expected to draw 13,000 bikers [...]
    Posted: July 17, 2007, 7:02pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • Kitchen Gadgets

    I am a kitchen gadget junkie. I admit it. If it looks s useful and cool, I find myself buying it. I have a couple of different ice cream machines, and lots of cool little whiz bangs to help me cook. I had to buy a zester even though [...]

    Posted: July 10, 2007, 9:22pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • Too hot for the Oven?

    How about some no bake cookies? These are easy to make and everyone loves them. I made some tonight to take to work tomorrow and I am sure I will not be bringing any home. Try the recipe below or visit Allrecipes.com through the link for more recipes. Chocolate Peanut-Butter [...]
    Posted: July 05, 2007, 9:50pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • Downtown Bloomington Restaurants

    Thanks for the emails, sorry it has been awhile, I have been kind of busy. Someone suggested downtown restaurants as a subject so here goes. I eat downtown quite a bit so I have a pretty good routine down on where to go. I have also managed to find quite a [...]
    Posted: July 02, 2007, 10:08pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • Taste of Bloomington

    One of my favorite events is coming up this weekend, the Taste of Bloomington. I hope the weather is nice for all of the visitors. I think that I have been at every Taste of Bloomington so I hope to make it to this one. There is always good [...]

    Posted: June 21, 2007, 9:15pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • Fresh Eggs from the Market

    Number of comments: 2

    Since I have some fresh eggs I thought I would make a casserole that I have always enjoyed. The following recipe is kind of big, calling for a dozen eggs, but it is still a tasty left-over. If you decide to cut the recipe in half, just watch the [...]

    Posted: June 17, 2007, 10:38am EDT
    by mobflog
  • 100 Year Old Recipe

    Number of comments: 3

    With the 100th anniversary of the laying of the Monroe County Courthouse cornerstone coming up, I thought I would find a 100 year old recipe. Of course there are many old recipes but this one sounded kind of good so I figured it would be fun. I have had friends [...]

    Posted: June 13, 2007, 9:17pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • Favorite recipe web page

    Allrecipes.com has got to be one of the slickest recipe web pages you can find. I can always find any recipe I am looking for here. The extras are what make it so neat though.

    You can create a profile for free and then save recipes you find in [...]

    Posted: June 10, 2007, 10:48pm EDT
    by mobflog
  • So what about Peanut Butter?

    My first comment reminded me of an experiment I tried once. Adding peanut butter to s’mores. It turned out great, in my opinion. Using the White Chocolate Wonderful peanut butter from Peanut Butter Company, it was even better. Here is a quick recipe, no measurements here, [...]

    Posted: June 09, 2007, 10:36am EDT
    by mobflog

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