Food & Drink Stuffs to Share with 43T

This was my dinner.

Totally blew my diet.

Worth it ~ it’s the BOMB!

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I have to confess.

I LOVE macadamia nuts!

They are super unhealthy as nuts go but damn they’re delish!!

That’s right, I’m now cooking with orange pots & pans!

I also got an immersion stick blender that I’m itching to try!

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Pork roast ~ YUM!

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It’s how I’ve been feeling as of late and also a yummy beer!

Made this last weekend and it was sooooo good!!

INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced onion
2 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 3/4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in potatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
2. Puree potato mixture in a blender or food processor or using an immersion blender; return to pot over medium heat. Stir in cream, cheese, dill, pepper, salt and cayenne. Bring to a low boil and cook, stirring, until thickened, 5 minutes.

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We’re celebrating National Hispanic American Heritage Month so the foods will be fitting to the theme. Since I don’t have many recipes up my sleeve that fit I decided to bring a fruit plate instead. On the shopping list are bananas, kiwi, and some variety of oranges. Maybe I can snag some dried papaya too…? The display will be a challenge but I’ll use a plastic knife and do the best I can trying to replicate the picture.

We shall see…

I usually stick to IPA’s when it comes to beer however my sister brought Vanilla Porter’s to dinner yesterday so I thought “why not”?

The flavor was chocolate smooth with a creamy vanilla finish. I highly recommend picking up a six pack for the upcoming Fall nights…

PS ~ VANILLA PORTER MILKSHAKE:

4 scoops plain vanilla ice cream
1/2 bottle Breck Brew Vanilla Porter

DETAILS: Combine vanilla ice cream and Vanilla Porter together in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy.

Serves 1.