Hollywood Homemaker

10 Clever Uses For Your Leftover Peeps

Carmen — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:57:17 +0000

Let’s face it. Eating Peeps after Easter is over just isn’t the same. You open up a box or two, chew a couple heads off, then the rest just sit in the box on your counter until they’re so stale you could cut glass with them. Then, when you finally muster up the courage to [...]

Things I Ate at SXSW

Carmen — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:58:17 +0000

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Austin, Texas this year for SXSW Interactive for work stuffs. Before I left, I had all these delusions of grandeur of the magical restaurants I would get to try, the delicious dishes I would eat, and just the general abundance of tasty food everywhere I went. However, when [...]

Aphrodisiacs: Mythical or Magical?

Carmen — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:51:10 +0000

As Valentine’s Day approaches, I’m sure you’re all wondering: “Aw shit, how do I get horny, and fast?” Ok, let’s hope none of you are thinking this, because you’re too young for that. But anyways, if you’re thinking of making that special someone a sensual meal that will get them in the mood, you may [...]

Bizarre Super Bowl Recipes That are Sure to…Impress?

Carmen — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:48:10 +0000

Ah, Super Bowl Sunday…what I like to call commercials and snacks day. Aren’t you sick of all the boring ol’ usual super bowl snacks you see year, after year, after year? Buffalo chicken wings, dips, pizza, blah blah yawn. WELL NOT ANYMORE. No. Why not spice things up a bit this year with something different? [...]

In the Closet

Carmen — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:15:28 +0000

Organizing the closet comes next on my shit list right after washing the dishes. I cleaned out my closet last week and since half of my clothes were on the floor of the closet it legit took me two full days. Anyways, that’s about it, no huge story here, except for the fact that my [...]

The Best Drinks to Order on Shitty Dates

Carmen — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:00:39 +0000

I went on a date once with this guy who only drank fruity drinks with rum. We were at this awesome speakeasy-type bar, the kind that makes you feel like you should drink something classy and sophisticated, and the guy asks if there are any fruity rum drinks?? Not only that but when the waiter [...]

How to Make Tamales

Carmen — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:00:18 +0000

Making tamales can seem a bit daunting if you’ve never made them before, but it’s one of those things that just seems to get easier and easier each time you make them. Really the only part that is a pain in the ass is finding enough sections of banana leaves (if you’re using banana leaves, [...]

WTF is Fancy Ketchup??

Carmen — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:26:09 +0000

Ok, first off, there is nothing fancy about fancy ketchup. It usually comes in a packet for Christ’s sake. This is just one of those things that anytime I see “Fancy Ketchup” strewn about a packet of ketchup I get secretly angry inside. You’re not fooling anyone McDonald’s. No one can tell the difference between [...]

How to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet

Carmen — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:00:29 +0000

A cast iron skillet can last a lifetime, so long as it’s cared for properly. First off, if you don’t have any cast iron cookware, I highly recommend getting a skillet or a dutch oven. They are really effective for cooking meat, fish, and grilled cheese sandwiches…or anything else that you want to get a [...]

What’s the Dif? Champagne, Sparkling Wine and Prosecco

Carmen — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:00:19 +0000

I’m sure a lot of you indulged in a little bubbly this last weekend…but did you know exactly which kind of sparkling wine beverage this was that you were drinking? First off, let’s get this straight: it probably doesn’t really matter, unless you are a snob, because they all taste quite similar and they are [...]