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StillTasty - Take the Guess Work Out of Food Expiration!

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:50:00 +0000

Containing an extensive list of foods, the StillTasty website helps get to the bottom of how long your perishables can be kept. The site provides various ways for you to find foods sitting around your kitchen. By either using the search bar, perusing their categories, or heading over to their forum to ask more detailed questions, this site is shaping up to be an important tool for making safe and delicious dishes. One of our favorite areas of the StillTasty website is their "ShelfTalk" section where they provide useful tips on how to preserve different foods and other interesting tid bits about expiration dates. The site also adds a touch of personality by tackling one question a day from their users which they post on their home page. This is definitely one site we're bookmarking for repeated use in our kitchen. Check it out and see what you think!

StillTasty - Your Ultimate Shelf Life Guide - Save Money, Eat Better, Help The Environment

Time To Party with Paella!

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 01:55:00 +0000

There's no more of a perfect time to tackle this festive and rich-in-Spanish-history dish then the holidays. Since Paella is usually served in a large, hot, heaping pan or dish, it lends itself to be shared and enjoyed among a large group of people.
When attempting to prepare Paella, one of our favorite and signature dishes, it's important not to get overwhelmed by all the different ingredients that goes into this flavorful dish and break it down by a few steps to make the whole process very manageable. Instead of giving you written step by step directions this time around, we instead turn to our owner and lead chef to give you a video tutorial on how to make this wonderful crowd pleaser!

As it turns out, MonkeySee', one of the internet's premier online 'how to video' sites, requested that our own top chef and owner, Javier Quiroga, show the public how to make one of his delicious signature dishes! Below is step one of six videos that will help you bring it all together just in time! Once you're done watching below, head over to the MonkeySee website for all the easy steps. How To Make Paella with Javier!

TYT in New York City

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:01:00 +0000

Every once in a while we get to do a little traveling to not only explore the world, but of course what gets us most excited, is that we get to try new restaurants to see what's out there and perhaps, incorporate that into our cooking! Well, this time we headed up to the big apple to do a little poking around and were lucky enough to go to an amazing restaurant that specialized in ramen noodles of all things. We were a little skeptical at first wondering how a restaurant could thrive by offering ramen noodles as their primary entree but as soon as we entered the establishment we quickly realized that this was the place to be!

The first thing that struck us was the light wood paneling throughout the restaurant that helped whisk us away to our memories of Japan where we were lucky enough to visit a few years back. We were coming in thinking that this venue might be another authentic Asian restaurant with the bare minimum decor but this place felt a little more upscale and hip especially with the blaring rock and role music that forcefully filled the air.

As we were led to our seats, we were enticed with a swirl of stimuli noticing how the restaurant was buzzing with music, conversation, laughter, and chefs cooking up a storm in the open air kitchen displayed towards the back. As we perused the menu we were delighted to see the unusual selection of beer that strayed away from the normal domestic suds one would normally expect. We ended up going with the Lagunitas "the kronik" (censored) Copper Ale from Petaluma, CA which went exceptionally well with the sweeter then normal kimchi we chose as an appetizer.

The steamed pork buns that came next almost knocked us off our wooden seats! So tender, sweet, and juicy we had to hold ourselves back from ordering a dozen more knowing that the main course was yet to come!

Finally, our ramen noodles with braised and shredded pork came and, just like the steamed buns, the pork was extremely flavorful and melted in our mouths barely allowing us to even chew! The noodles were also rich in flavor as well helping to soak up all the bubbling broth in the bowl below!

Ramen Noodles with Braised Pork

Ramen Noodles with Pulled Pork

As you can probably tell, we would highly recommend partaking in this dining experience if you ever have the opportunity to go! We ourselves can't wait to head back up to the city that never sleeps to do it all over again!

Momofuku (Means lucky peach!)

Strengths - Restaurant design, tastiness of food...especially the pork, selection of wine, beer, and sake, the desserts from what we hear, and reasonable prices for the quality of food we ate!

Weaknesses - Music volume and lack of room between seating. We were constantly bumping into other customers and waitresses as they walked by!!

Overall - Highly recommended. 3.75 stars out of 5

Go Green! Green Bean Casserole - A Holiday Favorite!

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:38:00 +0000

There's nothing that brings the family closer together over the holidays then tasty food but when you're wrapped up with buying presents and keeping track of where all your money went, sometimes there isn't much time to whip something up. Here is where one of our favorite dishes comes into play because of its ease, quick prep time, and it's deliciousness. Don't worry if you don't have a lot of skill in the kitchen, this recipe pretty much takes care of itself. Let's jump in:

Ingredients:

2 qt casserole dish
1 Family Size Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular, 98% Fat Free or 25% Less Sodium)
1-2 cans of French's French Fried Onions - enough to layer the top, and if you like, the bottom of the casserole dish.
1 three pound can of green beans. (or two smaller cans - but basically enough to create one layer of green beans across the casserole dish.)
1/2 cup of milk (We used skim milk to be healthy.)

Optional:

For additional seasoning you may want to add a few sprinkles of black pepper.

Directions:

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Pour the 1/2 cup of milk into the casserole dish.
Then - start layering! Layer the bottom of the casserole dish with the Campbell's condensed mushroom soup.
Next, layer the green beans on top of the layer of mushroom soup.
Finally, layer the French onions on the very top.
Slide the casserole dish into the pre-heated oven and bake it for 20-25 minutes. You can tell when the dish is about done when the French onions are a nice golden, dark brown!
Don't forget to use an oven mit as the casserole dish will be piping hot when you take it out of the oven!

Creative Tips:

For a cheesier twist - throw in 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup of Velveeta cheese into the mix!
For some additional festive cheer, throw in a cup of red peppers into the mix!
Mushroom lovers - that's right, throw in a 1/2 to 1 cup of chopped mushrooms.

That's it! Although you're supposed to serve this as a side we often just eat it as our main course! Enjoy!

Beat the Heat with Tasty Treats!

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:57:00 +0000

Food prices are sure getting high these days and global warming sure doesn't help either! So what can you do to save money and still treat yourself? Well, it's a lot easier then you might think. The Wisebread site lists out six easy alternatives that will help you stay cool during those sweltering summer sauna days. From freezing your favorite juice or yogurt to blending up some of your favorite fruits or chilled pudding pops, there are some really simple and nifty ideas for making your very own frozen feast. Our long time favorite has to be the deliciousness that is the frozen banana. So simple, it sometimes slips our minds that we can save a penny, and not sacrifice taste, by just chilling nature's very own candy. You may even try slicing up some watermelon, peaches, oranges, grapes, and apples, putting them in bowl, and sliding them into the freezer for consumption at a later date. Talk about a taste explosion! And hey...for an added twist, you may want to pick up Smucker's Magic Shell Chocolate to instantly coat those bananas or other favorite fruit of yours when they are ready to eat. (Magic Shell)

Cleaning the Grill with An Onion - So Simple You May Shed A Tear!

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:50:00 +0000

This is one of our favorite little tricks we have been practicing for quite some time and we're glad to see we're not the only ones out there! If you are looking for a quick and simple solution for cleaning the ashes and grime off that old grill of yours then look to incorporate a food item you might already be buying to grill. Here is what you do - buy one or two large onions, cut them in half, and with a fork or you hand, strongly and swiftly brush the onion halves over the grills. The acidity in the onion helps cut through the dirt while also adding a little flavor to the grill. How perfect is that?!? This also works well with lemons and oranges too if you're daring enough to experiment. Check out details over at the very nifty site of - Apartment Therapy. Enjoy!

Control Your Cravings with Friendly Fast Food!

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:30:00 +0000

Oh how we love fast food! Oh how we hate fast food! Why do most things that taste so delicious have to be so bad for you? I guess you can say that about a lot of things in this life huh? Well, if you're going to go out and participate in a greasy food binge then you might want to think about stopping over at Health.com where they list out the 5 best fast food chains you can visit to minimize the clogging to your arteries. Granted, some of the fast food chains they list are regional but there are some great options in there to change that fast food craving into getting good food fast...and somewhat healthy too if you can believe that! From burrito bowls and noodle soups, to fruit shakes and delicious sandwiches, try to remember that there are some additional options out there you can grab on the go to help keep you in super shape! Go check out the hip, healthy list at - Health.com.

Skilled Sorcery - Lessons in Bar Tricks!

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:00:00 +0000

Let's say you're at a bar trying to score some free drinks or trying to impress that certain someone special. What kind of 007 agent do you think you you could be? Well, if you're like us and need some extra weapons in that category, we would strongly urge you to head on over to the How-to Wired Wiki to bone up on some of the coolest bar tricks around. These simple and mesmerizing mirages will quickly start the wheels in motion to having you dazzle and awe your soon to be groupie following. From the "The Camel", to our favorite trick "Playing with Fire", this short but entertaining list of tricks makes it a breeze to learn all the necessary skills to become your own magician. So, mosey on over to the How-to Wired Wiki to begin igniting some illusions of your own today! Bar Tricks - (How-to Wired Wiki)

Cool Kitchen Tools! "The Charm" Cheese Grater.

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:57:00 +0000

We’re always on the look out for nifty kitchen tools to not only make cooking more efficient but also more fun. So, we were super excited when we ran across “The Charm” one weekend over at Ikea that not only grates all kinds of cheeses but also stores the shavings in a “Aroma-tight” container that saves your food for days to come! Talk about form and function all in one! The Charm comes with two sized grates for different sized shavings and at $4.99 for the two, it’s a cheap incentive to have freshly grated Parmesan cheese ready and able for any of your tasty salads, pasta, or chicken dishes you know you’re whipping up in the near future! This is definitely a worth while purchase and a fun utensil to have in your kitchen ready for action. Sadly, it doesn't appear to be available online so you’ll have to head down to your local Ikea store to pick one up. Have a safe trip! To see slightly more details, head over to - Ikea

Check out the two different sized grates good for making finely shredded cheese or thicker pieces as well:

Remember that these come with air tight lids that you can put right on top and save your shavings for the future!

Flavorable Fun....Water Re-done!

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:43:00 +0000

Like most people living an active lifestyle, we here at TYT try to be as healthy as possible whenever we can and undoubtedly, a staple to any good diet and exercise routine, is our beloved H20 which we're constantly taught to drink plenty of! Drinking 7-8 glasses a day however, can become quite cumbersome, not to mention tasteless, which often introduces cravings for something a bit more dangerously sweet. Well, the good people over at WiseBread reminds us that there are a few tweaks we can make to heighten the flavor and refreshing feeling of gulping down one of our favorite thirst quenchers. One item that surprisingly appears to be missing from their list happens to be the coolest one of them all - the mint leaf. Don't forget that by adding a few leaves to your water you can help add some extra refreshing cool! Check out the simple and complete list here - Eight Natural Ways to Make Water More Flavorful (WiseBread.com) Enjoy!

Drunkingly Daring - Infuse Your Own Vodka!

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:00:00 +0000

Time to get inspired and break the mold by becoming an expert mix master! You don't always have to buy pre- infused vodkas right off the shelf. Become the life of the party and impress your friends by making your very own unique alcoholic-mixtures with a few very easy steps. Just grab a bottle of your favorite unflavored intoxicant, some fruit, a jar, and a strainer and start experimenting with your own variety of creative concoctions. That's pretty much it. Review the five simple steps here - Infuse Vodka (Wired How-to-Wiki)

Lemon Power! Creative Ways To Use Lemons

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:27:00 +0000

Thanks to the crafty and resourceful folks over at the Re-Nest Blog, we now know a listful of ways to use some of our favorite citrus fruits. From making your own air freshener, removing stains, or even whitening up tennis shoes, lemons defintely do not lack luster ! Nothing saves a little money like a bit of inginuity and elbow grease! With such versatility, the lemon is a must for everyone's refrigerator. Check the full list of lemon uses, and even oranges too, at the Re-Nest Blog.

Here are our favorite uses from the list:

-- Create a wonderful natural air freshener by mixing lemon juice and water in a spray bottle.

-- Boost your laundry detergent’s power by adding lemon juice to a wash cycle for fresh smelling laundry, to brighten whites and remove rust and mineral stains.

-- Grind citrus through the garbage disposal to get rid of nasty odours and freshen the drain.

But check this out, our favorite use for lemons isn't even listed:

-- Use it to clean your grill before you start grilling! Cut a lemon in half and rub one half of it up and down the grill where you put your food. The acidity will help take off dirt and burnt food but also flavor up the metal at the same time!

Oh, if that's not enough to brighten up your day, check out this hilarious video about the true power of lemon. This will have you laughing! Eating Lemons Video!

Lemon Lover's Asparagus

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:11:00 +0000

If you love lemon as much as we do then this next recipe is sure to stir up some excitement in your creative kitchen! On top of this recipe being extremely easy, quick, and inexpensive to create it is also pretty healthy and very delicious guarenteeing to turn anyone into a voracious eater of vegetables! If you are looking to get more green in your everyday diet then be prepared to be amazed at this awe-inspiring aspargus culinary accomplishment! It's zesty, delicious, and a great way to add a little something extra to any main dish or salad!

Let's get to it shall we? Here is what you will need:

1 -3 bunches of asparagus. Be sure to cut off the tough ends at the bottom of the stems.
1-2 lemons which you will be thinly slicing.
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. (Or a 1-2 quick sprays of Pam if you want to cut out some of the fat in the olive oil.)
4 teaspoons of chopped fresh oregano or cilantro. (Or be lazy like us and buy these in the spice bottles at your grocery store so you can have them for other recipes too!)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper.
1 /2 teaspoon of minced garlic if you are looking for an added kick.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Toss asparagus, lemon slices, oil or Pam, oregano or cilantro, salt, pepper, and minced garlic on a large rimmed baking sheet.
Roast, shaking the pan occasionally to toss, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, 13 to 15 minutes.

It's that easy and what comes out is so refreshing you'll be smacking you lips after the first few bites! Make a little extra to enjoy another day since this saves pretty well in a zip lock plastic bag. If you do decide to save a little for a future lunch or snack, squeeze some lemon in the plastic bag to marinate the asparagus until next time. What results is a strong serving of a luscious, lemony taste explosion!

Scream for Ice Cream - Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Sandwiches

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:20:00 +0000

Now that the weather is turning a bit warmer, we went to our labs to whip up a cool quick treat that would help satisfy even the most serious of sweet teeth. Nothing says speedy, simple, and sensational like this crisp, crumbly, cookie treat that will have your taste buds tantalized in no time.

This delicious dessert was a big hit at our last casual occasion so we wanted to pass it on to help beat the heat on those dog days of summer soon approaching. Don't blink or you might miss how fast it takes to construct this cookie creation. Here is what you will need:

Ingredients:

Vanilla Wafers or Ginger Snaps. (We chose Reduced Fat Nilla Wafers to help keep this snack as healthy as possible.)
Sorbet - Peach, Raspberry, or Blackberry will do nicely. (We chose our favorite of course - Ben & Jerry's Berried Treasure.)

Directions:

As you probably already guessed, all you have to do is make a cookie sandwich with the above ingredients.
The best way is to grab a spoon and take a small scoop of sorbet, place it on top of one cookie, and then place another cookie right on top. Repeat!
You mat want to use the back of your spoon to smooth the ice cream coming out between the cookies to have them look more presentable, even, and less messy.
Once you finish, just place your creations into the freezer for about 15 to 20 minutes to firm the sorbet up so that it doesn't come flying out when you take that first bite.

Extra Touches:

To make an extra splash, try using two to three different sorbets - one different sorbet in each cookie - to make your presentation more colorful!
Garnish with mint leaves, small pieces of pound cake, or some fruit. (We chose grapefruit to add a little bitter contrast to this snack.)
If serving during colder times, give your guests some nice, spiced apple cider to help warm up their palettes after every bite.

That's about it. See how easy! Just try not to eat them before your guests do!

Local Review : Brunch at the Fairmont Hotel - Washington D.C.

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:58:00 +0000

Looking for a great brunch to hit on a Sunday morning? We would recommend heading down to the four diamond Fairmont Hotel in Washington D.C where decadence appears to be the head chef tempting customers with every delectable treat imaginable. Don't forget your wallet though because you're sure going to need it at one of the priciest brunches in the city! Granted, the food selection and never ending champagne will satisfy even the most selective of palettes but, at $65 per person before taxes, you better come plenty hungry to devour all you can eat to get your money's worth.

What exactly do you get for that hefty fee? Let's break down a few choices so you can decide. This sinful spread includes:

An omelette station
Mini Eggs Benedict
Shrimp
Oysters
Clams
Crab Claws
Sushi
Salmon
Pork tenderloin
Rack of Lamb
A beef tenferloin carving station
A selection of pates
Salmon
Pastas
Domestic and imported cheeses
A Bloody Mary station
A wide selection of Fruit
A chocolate fountain with fruit, pound cake, marshmallows, and cheeses to dip with.
An 18 foot desert buffet
Belgian waffles
All you can drink Taittinger Champagne and freshly squeezed orange juice
Apple wood smoked bacon and sausage

The above list is only a small sampling of what they actually have waiting to tantalize your taste buds! If that isn't enough, the Fairmont also has classical music being played by talented musicians who put your mind at ease while you let gluttony take over all of your better judgment and dietary will power!

So is it worth it? We would say yes, considering this all takes place in a classically decorated, colonial meets modern, designed building where the staff is very tentative, pleasant, and ready to serve. We're just not sure if we would make the Fairmont a regular stop considering the hefty price however, it's definitely a place to gather on a monthly basis or special occasion. The ambiance is a bit upscale so business casual is strongly recommended and the "not-too-noisy" environment should help put you in the mood for engaging and intelligent conversations.

Location:
2401 M Street
Washington, D.C 20037

Phone Number:
202-429-2400

Dress:
Business Casual

Reservations:
Recommended

Hours:
10:30am - 2:00pm

Link:
The Colonnade at the Fairmont

Our New Favorite Summer Treat - Avocado and Mango Sandwiches with Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 03:53:00 +0000

Honestly, this citrusy sandwich is good any time of year when you're craving something sweet, healthy, light, and simple. Extremely easy and quick to make, this toasted treat is perfect for those warm spring or summer days where you are looking for a great snack to compliment that lemonade or ice-tea your sipping on that porch of yours! With both mango and avocado as the main ingredients, this scrumptious sandwich will have you finding that extra spring in your step once you devoured its goodness.

Before we move on, we wanted to point out that to make a stable sandwich with these ingredients you should cut the mango and avocado into thin slices so they don't spill out once you attempt to bring the two pieces of bread together with all the ingredients in between. As you can see by the picture below, if the ingredients are not perfectly leveled, they will be trying to escape once you take that first bite!

So, learn from our trial and error, and make everything nice and neat in those final steps before completion! Got that? Good. Here is what you will need:

1/2 cup light or fat free mayonnaise.
1/4 cup fresh cut cilantro leaves coarsely chopped. (Or be lazy like us and buy cut cilantro in a seasoning bottle displayed in the picture up top.)
1 table spoon of fresh lime juice. (We squeezed half a lime in the mix though since we love citrus so much.)
Coarse salt and ground pepper.
Whole wheat or multi-grain bread - Toasted.
1 head or bag of the lettuce of your choice. (We went with Romain but Bibb lettuce works nicely as well.)
1 mango peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced. (We were lazy again and bought pre-sliced pieces of mango which saved us time.)
1 avocado, pitted, and thinly sliced.

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to your taste!

Dividing evenly, spread toast with mayonnaise mixture. Top toast with lettuce, mango, and avocado; cover with remaining toasts. That's it! Enjoy!

Apple, Sauerkraut, and Cheddar Quesadillas

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:33:00 +0000

Talk about an easy yet unusual recipe! We were a little skeptical when we ran across this healthy snack combination but low and behold it came out pretty tasty! This creation takes into account that you must be a lover of salty treats since there is a popular hot dog topping involved. The trick that we found was to have an even balance of sauerkraut and cheddar cheese to really get a sense of the opposing flavors fighting to tickle your palette. Surprisingly enough, once the zen portion was found, this delightful treat kept us coming back for more. Despite the original recipe, we found that adding any kind of apple into the mix created a positive result. For an added kick, we trickled a little lime juice into the tortillas for a citrusy, sensational snack! All and all, it took about 10 minutes to prepare but once we had everything up and running, creating additional quesadillas took minutes!

Ingredients:

1 cup sauerkraut
1/2 cup water
Whole wheat or Multi-grain tortillas
Shredded cheddar cheese - (2%, low fat, or fat free)
1-2 Granny Smith apples - peeled and thinly sliced.

Optional Utensils:

Spatula
Mandoline
Cutting Board

Directions:

Put the sauerkraut and 1/2 cup water in a regular saucepan or skillet. Slowly heat up the mix until the water disappears. Remove to sauerkraut once complete. (Monitor closely so that the sauerkraut does not stick to the pan or burns once the water evaporates. You can always use a strainer if some water is left over or you decide to take out the sauerkraut early. )
Slowly heat up a good sized skillet with one tortilla layed out flat on the surface. (We sprayed a little Pam to make sure the tortilla did not stick to the skillet while cooking.) As the skillet is heating up, sprinkle the cheese onto half of the tortilla followed by the thinly sliced pieces of apple. Once that is done, just place an even amount of sauerkraut right on top followed by another small portion of shredded cheese.
Fold the other half of the tortilla covering all the ingredients. (Think taco!) Press gently with a spatula to help seal the tortilla together. Wait about 1-2 minutes so that the bottom of the tortilla gets to a golden brown. Flip the tortilla over, press gently down, and wait another 1-2 minutes so the other side cooks to a golden brown as well. Last step is to place everything on a plate or cutting board and gently cut in halves or quarters.

Optional:

Add some fat free or regular ham for some added goodness.
Toss in a few cranberries...yum!
Try a dab of lemon or lime juice for some added citrus.
Try pairing this with a nice sweet tasting Rieseling wine.

Clowning Around. Cool Napkin Folding Site!

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:04:00 +0000

From time to time, when we are not cooking and catering, we are lucky enough to stumble upon some useful and cool sites across the web. One such nifty site that may be useful for catering any size party is - http://www.napkinfoldingguide.com//.

This straightforward and simple site contains twenty seven different methods, with step by step instructions and pictures, demonstrating how to spruce up your napkin settings. This very easy to follow site should help shorten the learning curve for anyone who has ever wondered how to fold napkins into some cool shapes. Next time you want to liven up your table, a catered event, or small dinner party go to - http://www.napkinfoldingguide.com/ - and start your own folding madness!

Blackberry, Pomegranate Shake

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:56:00 +0000

We are always looking for healthy, sweet, and tasty alternatives when we are on the run in the morning or trying to satisfy our sweet tooth late at night. While we can't always control our level of discipline, or lack there of, here is a simple recipe that is sure to satisfy even the toughest cravings.....plus it's packed with antioxidants..what more do you want!?!

Needed:

Blender
Blackberries - Quantity = 5-6.
Pomegranate Seends - Quantity = 2-3 teaspoons
Skim Milk - Quantity - One Cup
Fat Free Vanilla Ice Cream - Quantity = 1 small scoop

Directions:

Throw everything in all at once and mix it up until it's blended!

Optional:

Add a little sugar or honey for added sweetness.
Add some protein powder for added healthiness.

I Want That!!! - Magic Bullet - As Seen on TV

noreply@blogger.com (To Your Taste Catering) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:38:00 +0000

Embarrassingly enough, we get sucked into infomericials like some people get sucked into Saved By The Bell, the Spice Girls, and Michael Jackson. No one wants to admit they enjoy things like these but it is like watching a cheesy ten car pile up where it is so bad you can't look away. Knives that cut cans, vacuum cleaners that can cut hair, a magical solution that can erase any scratch from your car?!? Sign us up! Yet, 98% of the time, the things you buy from infomercials end up not working like they show you on TV. That my friend is the power of advertising and consumer laziness for not returning things that do not work like they should....and boy do those companies bank on that!

One of our favorite infomercials happens to be the one for the Magic Bullet. Even the name sounds like it can transform your life in a minute! From the old lady smoking a cigarette that never goes out, to the way-too-happy couple who needs to be committed, we are happy to say that the Magic Bullet is one of the few items we can't live without!

Now, there is nothing revolutionary about this product except that it pretty much does what it claims. The fact that it is smaller then most kitchen blenders, thus saving valuable kitchen space, and still powerful enough to blend, chop, and mix most food including ice cubes is what won our hearts. What really got us to love this machine is the small blending cups it came with. The way we can blend our favorite shakes or drinks in the included containers and use those same cups to drink out of without having to pour our mixes into other glasses, like we have to with bigger blenders, makes the Magic Bullet our favorite for whipping up sensible portions of food and drink in a flash.

This is just the tip of the small iceberg. With the other handy attachments this mini whirlwind comes with, we were surprised at how versatile its simple design could be. From the "stay fresh" resealable lids and the shaker / steamer tops to the party mugs, small cookbook, and color coded drink rings it comes with, this fun little portable gadget is perfect for singles, college bound students, small dinner parties, or to even have as a personal blender at the office.

We have had our Magic Bullet for over two years and it seems sturdy enough to last a few more. We have bought this blender for a few of our friends who keep singing its praises. Obviously, for larger dinner parties and recipes you may want to opt for something bigger however, for everyday use we cannot seem to find anything that suits our simple, clutter free, efficient ways more then our favorite "As Seen on TV" product. We think you will be pleasantly surprised just like we were.