tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:37:22 +0000recipesmoothiehealthy eatingbreakfastvegetarianbrunchbacondesserteggsenchiladasfruit drinkhealthier recipe versionshome cooked mealsmarriagemeatless main disheschocolatecookingcrock pot mealsfruithealthy foodleftover usemexicanomeletone-pot recipepineapplespicystrawberryA1 steak sauceBanditsBella Sun LuciCate BlanchettItaliana la modeacceptanceamerican cheeseandouilleapple piebaby spinachbabyback ribsbackbaked pennebaked zitibakingbanana pancakesbarefoot contessabeansbell peppersbella mushroomsberryblack beansbrown ricebrown sugarbudgetburgerburgerscanned clamschaichaoscheddar cheesecheese burgercheesecakecherrychiveschocolate cheesecakechoppingchristmascinnamonclam sauceclamscoffeeconfessionscool and refreshingcorncorn casserolecorn custardcountry omeletdeep dish apple piedietingdietsdinnerdistractioneasyeggs in a holefailed dietsfajitasfamily dinnerfamily favoritefrench country omeletfrench omeletfrench toastfunny cashiergift guidegingergranny smith applesgreen peppersgrillgrilled cheesegroceriesground beefgumbohamhandmadeholidayhow toina gartenirritationskitchenlayer cakeleftover chickenlemonlinguinelinguine with clam saucemake-ahead mealsmccormicks signature seasonings blendsmeatballsmochamommothermozzarellamushroomsolive oilone-pot gumboone-pot wonderparisparmesan cheeseparsleypassionfruitpeace and inspirationpeachpear nectarpersonal thoughtspestopicnicpiepine nutspotassiumpotatoespower foodsproteinquichequickraspberryrecipesred pepper soupripesandwichsausageshoppingshort-comingsshrimpsimpleslow-cookerslow-cooker recipessoyspaghettispinachspinach eggs benedictstaying on taskstewstrawberriesstrawberry-guava. breakfaststuffed onionsstuffed peppersstuffed tomatoessun dried tomatoessweetsweet cherrysweetstex-mexthanksgivingtofutomato saucetomato souptomatoestutorialvacationvanilla cakevegetable paninivitamin Cwhipped creamwhite clam saucewhite wineyellow cakeDelicious Intentions is a site dedicated to all things food. Find daily recipes, local restaurant reviews, easy step-by-step instructions and culinary tutorials and so much more.http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)Blogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-7465285435446096171Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:24:00 +00002010-06-01T16:06:33.711-04:00bakingdessertlayer cakerecipestrawberriessweetsvanilla cakewhipped creamyellow cakeYesterday was a perfect summer day.Sunny. 84 degrees. Bright. Warm. Breezy.And I was stuck inside working a 22 hour overnight shift through the holiday.I did, however, manage to stumble uponsome juicy pieces of office gossip in that time.It almost made it worth it.And, it did, at least, make the hours tick by just a little faster.(But those are stories for another day...)I had wished to be able http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2010/06/strawberries-and-cream.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-683912085994826899Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:44:00 +00002010-02-19T09:45:34.488-05:00breakfasteggseggs in a holefrench toasthamsandwichI've been spending far too many mornings lately pulling the covers up over my head and pretending that the world does not exist. I lie there in the dark cavern of the bedroom and listen to the *tink tink* of the baseboard heaters and the hum of the fan until I am immersed within dreamworlds where everything is happy and calm... I lie there, skipping breakfast … and the cold of the morning, until http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2010/02/eggs-in-hole-rethinking-classic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-6014713092011578099Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:20:00 +00002009-11-30T11:55:23.891-05:00breakfastchaigingerrecipesmoothieWith Thanksgiving finally over, and Christmas right around the corner, I seem to be busier than ever..... and with a steadily decreasing amount of time in which to get it all done....Every year the holiday season is hectic, what with the getting orders out in time for Christmas delivery, and making (and mailing) my own gifts to family and friends– not to mention all the traveling to see them! I http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/11/ginger-spiced-chai-smoothie-happy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-4622081213578617405Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:19:00 +00002009-11-23T10:33:07.187-05:00fruit drinkhealthy eatingpeachrecipesmoothieOh no! I've disappeared from Blog-world ...... yet again!!I admit it! I have definitely been slacking on my posts lately!----------------------------------------------------------------------------If you would go and ask any of my real-life friends, you would quickly discover that I sometimes -- ok, frequently -- drop of the radar for days -- sigh, sometimes weeks -- when I get all-absorbed in http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/11/back-to-basics-peachy-lean-smoothie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-5016734185553773060Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:43:00 +00002009-11-11T10:35:51.004-05:00breakfastbruncheggsenchiladasleftover useAccording to the United States Department of Agriculture, a family of four spends $80 more a month on groceries than they did two years ago.Ok. So $80. You think, that does not seem like so much.But.... Let us take a look at that within the current economic context.American families today are also feeling the burden of increasing energy prices, housing market uncertainty, and growing health care http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/11/enchilada-breakfast-creation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-4242940829371060873Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:54:00 +00002009-11-09T12:21:57.707-05:00fruit drinkhealthy eatingpassionfruitsmoothiestrawberryWhen you have a smoothie (or two) a day, your fruit and yogurt reserves tend to run out quickly. Unfortunately, this week, there was not much in the way of fruit sales at our local grocer, and even worse, we were running low on smoothie fixings even before our weekly trip to the market.So, this morning when I went to prepare the morning concoction, I was a little discouraged to find our frozen http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/11/happy-mondays-strawberry-passionfruit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-3187989376565800161Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:04:00 +00002009-11-09T11:29:59.615-05:00christmasgift guidehandmadeholidaythanksgivingAs a kid I remember my mom cleaning the house on Saturday mornings with the windows open and Shawn Colvin blaring on the stereo. Every weekend, as a family, we had to spend a few hours cleaning house before any fun could begin. I suppose, to my mom, kids were cheap labor. For ten bucks she could get me (and my friends) to do things that she probably couldn't hire a cleaning lady to do for a http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/11/handmade-holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-228786075730688936Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:55:00 +00002009-11-06T13:19:41.730-05:00enchiladasmeatless main dishesmushroomsrecipevegetarianLong gone are the days when the only mushrooms in the produce aisle were white button, portobello, or cremini. Some stores now display up to dozens of different varieties, including some of my favorites – shitake, morel, and chanterelle. But no matter what the variety, mushrooms are easy to prepare and will always add an intense flavor boost to your dish, in everything from soups, stews, and http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/11/mostly-mushroom-enchiladas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-4206343899477887552Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:10:00 +00002009-11-05T16:34:15.652-05:00breakfastbrunchomeletrecipevegetarianDespite our very different ideas of what constitutes a “fabulous meal,” I can always rely on my husband and I to agree on what to eat for breakfast. Whether I am just fishing for compliments on my cooking, or I am just too tired to want to argue, I can always count on a good omelet (or egg sandwich – or breakfast burrito – or, yes, even pancakes) to have us both leaving the table sated and http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/11/very-veggie-breakfast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-298000475483321285Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:55:00 +00002009-11-04T14:23:49.400-05:00acceptanceconfessionsirritationsmarriageshort-comingsI have been told that confession is good for the soul. The release is thought to relieve a burden from the mind and with it, a bit of tension (or anger – sadness – regret).(image: Silent Confessions by WeberPhoto)Confession:I find my husband's endless list of food dislikes to be tiresome. He says he likes mushrooms (but only in his eggs - and only if they are cut up into itty bitty little http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/11/confessions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-6811695788482292378Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:36:00 +00002009-11-05T10:40:12.871-05:00chocolatecoffeemocharecipesmoothieIt is oh-so easy to get distracted when you have a lot to do! Often this is because it is just too hard to focus clearly on any single thing. When this happens to me, which it does all too frequently, I try to stop, write things down, and sketch out a to-do list to get me through the day...Unfortunately, I still have not figured out just how to stick to the list. In fact, it is not unlikely for http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/11/weekly-smoothie-recipe-frothy-iced.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-8625938448100622926Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:56:00 +00002009-11-03T10:50:50.810-05:00chaosdistractionpeace and inspirationpersonal thoughtsstaying on task(image: Finding Peace Amongst Chaos, by JessicaJoy)We all know that even the smallest distractions can be bothersome. Whether it be the nagging little annoyances around the house (the kitchen sink is filled with dishes again, or you pull a book off the shelf only to get a face full of dust and now you are wiping down EVERY surface in the house just to be rid of those clingy little dust bunnies), http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/11/amidst-chaos-and-distraction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-1724615325904257521Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:01:00 +00002009-11-05T10:40:55.360-05:00baconcorn casserolecorn custardquicherecipePlease excuse the lack of blogging the past few days... I have been feeling ill and, truth be told, have done very little besides sleep, read magazines and watch movies, and I certainly have not done any cooking.When I finally started feeling better last night, I was so thrilled that I still had a few of these corn custard cups in the freezer from last week's cooking binge! It allowed me to get ahttp://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/10/corn-custard-reimagining-grandmothers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-818770052843391248Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:55:00 +00002009-11-05T10:41:32.402-05:00baked pennebaked zitifamily dinnermake-ahead mealsrecipeThere is nothing I like more than being able to, after a long day, enjoy a hot and steaming plate of home-cooked goodness, without having to lift a finger! How is this possible, you ask?Well, the trick is to have a few make-ahead meals prepared and stocked up in the fridge (or freezer) for those days when you know that you just won't have time to pull together a well thought-out dinner. Last weekhttp://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/10/make-ahead-meals-baked-penne-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-5818870323400287766Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:04:00 +00002009-11-05T10:41:55.110-05:00healthy eatingrecipesmoothiestrawberry-guava. breakfastCleaning out the pantry this weekend I stumbled across a few rogue cans of GOYA Guava nectar and a bottle of HERO Guava nectar -- so I figured it was about time to make some smoothies!After a little experimenting (I haven't used the guava nectar nearly as often as the mango and pear varieties), I developed this successful recipe. It is our favorite, so far, of the concoctions.The guava nectar hadhttp://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/10/weekly-smoothie-strawberry-guava-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-4096299435762705591Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:07:00 +00002009-11-05T10:42:31.766-05:00banana pancakesbreakfastbrunchhome cooked mealsrecipeYesterday I spent more than half of the day meddling in the kitchen. I put together dinners for the next four days (just into the oven and 40 minutes later, voila, a home-cooked meal), breakfast items (because I can't live off of smoothies and hard boiled eggs forever) and even a few snacks (to fight off my mid-day munchies, without spoiling dinner).Yes, it was a busy day in my kitchen... But I http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/10/banana-pancakes-splendidly-sweet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-6200640456207194827Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:27:00 +00002009-10-14T16:05:54.620-04:00budgetfunny cashiergrocerieskitchenshoppingImage Courtesy of HeyStellaTruth be told.... I didn't spend any time in the kitchen yesterday....For breakfast, I grabbed a smoothie and two hard-boiled eggs from the fridge and went about running errands and getting some cleaning done around the house (laundry, vacuuming etc.).Then, I had lunch plans (seriously overdue lunch plans...) with a dear friend, and out of sheer laziness, I ate the http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/10/lonely-kitchen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-1804082966255615524Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:11:00 +00002009-11-05T10:42:54.863-05:00cool and refreshingfruit drinkhealthy eatingrecipesmoothieThe change of seasons, while beautiful and refreshing, has left me feeling a bit under the weather... For the past few days I have been fighting a nagging head cold, stuffy sinuses, sore throat, headaches, and while it is not so bad that I cannot get on with my day, it certainly was not motivating. In fact, it put quite a damper on my weekend endeavors, and I barely even stepped foot in the http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/10/smoothie-of-week-creamy-cantaloupe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-5453878621919046193Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:30:00 +00002009-10-14T16:04:40.288-04:00grilled cheeserecipered pepper souptomato soupvegetable paniniI was never a big fan of grilled cheese and tomato soup. Don't get me wrong, in theory it could be an incredible meal, but too often it is an experience in soggy greasy bread, flavorless "American" cheeses, and bland watery soup.But yesterday I was inspired by the latest posting over at Good Things Catered, to create a "dressing up" of this childhood classic... To re-create the dish in an http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/10/grilled-cheese-with-tomato-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-6378352693388684524Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:31:00 +00002009-10-07T19:51:58.706-04:00Yesterday I had spent the morning baking out my frustrations (into a beautiful loaf of Banana-Walnut Bread), which I then followed up with a much needed Yin Yoga routine and a hot shower.Through a series of poses held for 5 minutes apiece, Yin Yoga conditions you to become more comfortable with discomfort thereby forcing you to develop techniques to calm the mind, shift your focus away from thehttp://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/10/baked-eggs-over-bed-of-creamy-leeks-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-6341747145240363072Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:41:00 +00002009-10-07T07:34:26.530-04:00It has not escaped anyone's attention that I have been snappier than usual over the past few weeks. I find it hard to mask my emotions, (my husband says I would be awful at poker) and lately my frustrations have taken dominance over all else, making me edgier than usual, and more prone to confrontation, and verbal combat.I am..Frustrated trying to build a business from home...alone...Frustrated http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/10/it-has-not-escaped-anyones-attention.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-5119393909788881404Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:18:00 +00002009-10-05T14:37:52.060-04:00For the past few weeks I have been hunched over in front of the computer, lost in code, as I built the new site. When I finally uploaded the final pages last night (or was it this morning?) it was a truly exulting experience. I took a shower, stretched my aching back, and after a few hours even regained feeling in my fingers...It was clearly time for a reward! So, late last night I whipped up http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/10/rich-chocolatey-goodness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-1556438160483795059Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:35:00 +00002009-10-05T09:38:41.951-04:00Yes.... I know my postings have been a little sparse as of late, and there really is no excuse.... EXCEPT to say that I have been working hard building a new site for ALL THINGS FOOD!And.... IT'S FINALLY FINISHED! Just click on the image above to start browsing the new site. Find recipe archives, cooking tips and so much more.We'll be updating the site weekly, so make sure to Join the Mailing http://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-site-launch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-9221772766108194704Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:59:00 +00002009-09-29T21:37:49.943-04:00Today was one of those days where time just got away from me.I started on a few projects (you'll notice the new blog format, for one) and before I knew it was 9:00 o'clock.So anyway, here is the lemony berry pound cake recipe I promised.... It is a very simple, but intensely flavorful cake. Without the icing it can even serve quite nicely as a breakfast (or brunch) accompaniment.Lemon - Blueberryhttp://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/09/lemony-sweet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155605803024921720.post-7636873769706738337Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:07:00 +00002009-09-29T12:26:33.204-04:00Here is this week's smoothie recipe..... a day late.We've been having some problems with our internet connection, but they finally came to fix it yesterday …. so hopefully there will be no further outages.Also on the menu today: Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake (so, check back later for that recipe).Banana Berry – Breakfast Smoothie(Serves 2)1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt3/4 cup soy milk (plain)1/3 cuphttp://my-delicious-intentions.blogspot.com/2009/09/banana-berry-breakfast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Grace A. Kratzer)0