Punch Drunk Happy

Punch Drunk Happy

Bringing back the punch. You're in for a treat if you haven't tried it since a middle school dance...or out of a trash can at a frat house. Just sayin.

Chinese New Year: Eye of the Tiger

Chinese New Year: Eye of the Tiger

February 14, 2010. Doily valentines and sugar-coated smooches, step aside and make room for the Tiger. Rawrrr. And his massive appetite. A look into some Chinese New Year dishes that will bring good luck and prosperity into the new year.

Homemade Irish Cream

Homemade Irish Cream

Tastes just like Bailey’s! Except better…because you can adjust the booziness ;)

Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Chinese New Year Dinner–A Lucky Feast

Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Chinese New Year Dinner–A Lucky Feast

Gong Hay Fat Choy! Get ready for a New Year feast:
1) Lychee Bellinis (lychee = close family ties)
2) Jiao Zi (dumplings = prosperity)
3) Scallion Pancakes
4) Mini BBQ Spare Ribs (red for good luck!)
5) My Mom’s Lo Mein (noodles = a long life)
6) Whole White Chicken with Ginger & Scallion (white chicken = happiness & purity, and family as well if it’s served whole)
7) Mushrooms and Black Moss Seaweed (Moss Seaweed = prosperity)
8) Ginger and Scallion Steamed Whole Fish (whole fish = an abundance of good luck)
9) Caramel Oranges (oranges = wealth)
11) Tray of Togetherness (sweets = good luck)

Skinny Banana Chocolate Malt Milkshake

Skinny Banana Chocolate Malt Milkshake

I recently saw a jar of Chocolate Malt Ovaltine in the supermarket and was reminded of the delicious banana chocolate milkshakes I used to make after school. The chocolate malt and banana is a classic combo that will always satisfy my sweet tooth.