Simply Yummy Goodness: Food Blog

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56798393010909860762011-11-27T18:43:37.315-06:00Simply Yummy Goodness: Food BlogKatyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.comBlogger1971100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-55858971843225423122010-04-08T16:51:00.000-05:002010-04-08T16:51:34.124-05:00I apologize for the neglect.

Hello my loyal and gracious readers. I know, I know I've recently been absolutely terrible at posting in this space. I am truly sorry to neglect you, but I must come clean. I am currently completely and utterly unmotivated to write, or cook new things for that matter. So...I am taking a very short break from my usual writing schedule. Its not that I've lost my love for writing, cooking or eating

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-83804522839300581512010-03-24T21:16:00.000-05:002010-03-24T21:16:13.183-05:00Vosges Haut Chocolat

I am always scouring the internet for creative food gifts. Decadent special food is my favorite thing to give on a birthday, well that and flowers. I love to give items as gifts because they are each the sort of purchase that people will usually not make for themselves. I know I rarely buy a decadent dessert on a random Wednesday or hardly treat myself to really good chocolate and nearly never

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-42649310920042511062010-03-12T08:35:00.000-06:002010-03-12T08:35:53.575-06:00Meatloaf

Meatloaf is one of those things when done well is absolutely fantastic, but when just mediocre or even worse, a disaster, is really, really bad. Meatloaf got a bad rap in the 80s. As a kid my impression of meatloaf was built on an array of negative portrayals: kids in shows refused to eat it, mother's smothered it in ketchup (for some reason I find baked on ketchup to be disgusting), cafeteria's

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-39044945818594346352010-03-09T19:04:00.000-06:002010-03-09T19:04:23.589-06:00Greyhound Cocktail

I think spring just might be upon us. It was a sunny 79'f in Austin today. Just in time for spring break and South by Southwest. I think a celebratory cocktail is in order. In fact, I think its time for a cold and refreshing cocktail. I'm thinking a greyhound. Its a refreshing and simple cocktail made with fresh ruby red grapefruit juice and Tito's (Austin's favorite Vodka), no I don't get

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-21292647408046822982010-03-01T18:18:00.000-06:002010-03-01T18:18:12.464-06:00Greens & Tomatoes

This recipe is inspired by my Johnson's Backyard Garden CSA box. Every other week I receive a box of locally grown, seasonal organic produce from my CSA. I love it. I love that you never know what the box will be filled with. Sometimes its all stuff you know and love, but sometimes its strange unfamiliar things like tatsoi or kohlrabi. I also just love that the produce is grown in my own

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-49378829490777919162010-02-25T11:30:00.000-06:002010-02-25T11:44:01.250-06:00Cinnamon & Orange Scones

Babies, babies everywhere! Well, maybe not everywhere, but recently there seems to be an abundance of babies in my world. I think there might be something in the water. Maybe I should be sure to filter my water. I'm not quite ready for a little Katy yet. But, what better way to celebrate the arrival of other people's new human life than to bake them something. Last week several friends gathered

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-16840319944230251012010-02-23T08:00:00.000-06:002010-02-25T11:44:31.702-06:00Strawberry Tart

Valentine's Day may have been over a week ago, but that doesn't mean the time for eating berries has passed. In fact, I think it might be even more important to eat a berry tart right now. Its good to enjoy life's simple treats whenever you can. I'm hoping that if I eat like its spring then spring will come much more quickly. This tart is great if you are in need of a quick dessert. It requires

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-73192487164239013232010-02-16T19:27:00.000-06:002010-02-25T11:45:22.845-06:00Lamb & Goat Cheese Sandwich

Currently, I am one busy woman. Hence the decline in posts. (Sorry) I am in search of a house, the semester is at full steam, I need to figure out how to go about getting hitched without having a " traditional wedding," I have the worst allergies of my life and I am recovering from stomach flu. Okay, done venting. When I am in "running around like a chicken with its head cut off" mode, like I

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-68098201901473296512010-02-10T16:23:00.001-06:002010-02-25T11:46:01.193-06:00Chicken & Dumplings

Its really cold out. I know much of the country is under lots of snow and here in Austin its raining, sleeting and quite chilly. Hey, sleet is a down right event in Austin. (Don't forget we are wimps when it comes to cold, but we endure 105'F summers no problem). I know I am in need of something that will warm my bones and if you are looking for something to warm your bones Chicken and

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-68957052744844635232010-02-02T09:23:00.000-06:002010-02-25T11:46:28.736-06:00Roasted Carrots

This post is in the spirit of my newest mantra that everything is better roasted. I first shared this sentiment about a month ago in my roasted shrimp post. If you remember, I told you that I used to absolutely despise cooked carrots. But that my world was turned upside down when I decided to roast the gorgeous carrots from my local CSA. Now roasted carrots are one of my very favorite side

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-44927440606711709462010-01-29T07:00:00.000-06:002010-01-29T07:00:00.192-06:00Favorite Food Friday: Pancakes

Now, this says weekend! Have a lovely and relaxing one. Remember: Sunday mornings are for pancakes.

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-11899080556947172122010-01-27T18:29:00.008-06:002010-01-28T13:50:21.776-06:00Pan Roasted Hummus

This recipe was developed completely by mistake. It was born out of an "oops, now what" moment. It really turned out to be a very lucky accident, because this recipe is delicious. In fact, I am seriously thinking about forsaking my previous go-to hummus recipe for this one. Sauteing the chickpeas in a hot pan gives them a rich nutty flavor that takes basic hummus to a whole different level.

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-90458008015336846072010-01-25T19:42:00.002-06:002010-01-26T13:06:10.425-06:00French Dip Sandwich

The French Dip Sandwich is a perfect weeknight meal. I don't know about you, but I've been dragging a bit since the holidays. I've been busy getting back into the swing of the spring semester, searching for a home and sorting out how to get married without having a big to-do wedding. Plus, its cedar fever time in Austin which means weeks filled with a scratchy throat, stuffed up nose and

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-39909010482595011722010-01-21T21:56:00.000-06:002010-01-21T21:56:38.372-06:00Uchi

This is my "whoa, I actually ate sushi and loved it face." Yes, my friends it is that amazing. It's so flabbergasting, I even told my good friend Sarah (also featured in the photo above) "you have changed my life!" I have continually tried sushi and absolutely hated it each and every time. I've been to a number of upscale sushi places that claim to have top quality sushi and have the praise of

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-64213782248032282422010-01-20T07:30:00.001-06:002010-01-20T08:03:45.250-06:00Potato Pancakes

Any good Southern Grandma knows that you don't throw out left over mashed potatoes. For that matter, any good Southern Grandma knows you don't just go reheating left over mashed potatoes, either. You make them into crispy, golden, beautiful potato pancakes. I'm sure most of you have already figured this out, or are lucky enough to have a good Southern Grandma. For those of you who are

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-59676559086100317942010-01-17T20:37:00.000-06:002010-01-17T20:37:43.616-06:00Linguica & Goat Cheese Pizza

Linguica is a Portuguese sausage somewhere between Spanish and Mexican chorizo in flavor and texture. I absolutely adore it. It's spicy, fatty and absolutely delicious in a soup, a good crusty roll or on top of a pizza. For me, linguica is one of those foods that sparks the warm fuzzy feeling of reminiscence. It holds a very special place in my heart. As a child eating linguica was connected

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-6427620216914831862010-01-13T10:51:00.005-06:002010-01-13T11:38:49.164-06:00Cranberry Walnut Muffins

Homemade muffins are a cinch to make! Of course, they are also delicious, but the best thing about them is you can control the fat and sugar content if you make them at home. Store bought muffins tend to be enormous and full of calories, but if you make your own muffins you control everything. You pick the ingredients, the level of sweetness, and the kind of fat used. I especially love to

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-46756243784271214152010-01-11T10:06:00.001-06:002010-01-11T10:11:14.767-06:00Curry Lentil Soup

Now, I know this soup isn't much to look at. It has that unfortunate green color common to many, very unappetizing things, but I promise despite its looks this soup is delicious. Not only does it taste good, but it is also extremely good for you and very easy to prepare. After encouraging you to eat strawberry ice cream and roasted shrimp cocktail, I thought I'd send something a bit more

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-749408385878402452010-01-07T07:30:00.001-06:002010-01-09T13:31:38.395-06:00Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

I have recently come to think that everything tastes better roasted. I know that most people would likely argue that everything tastes better fried, but I must respectfully disagree. If you have always hated a certain vegetable, give it another chance and try it roasted. For example, I've always despised cooked carrots, but recently have taken to roasting them and they are truly out of this

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-27556582595712012782010-01-04T22:20:00.006-06:002010-01-06T09:32:43.925-06:00Strawberry Ice Cream

I know, what the heck? Why am I writing about strawberry ice cream when its time for resolutions and diets? Well, because homemade strawberry ice cream is outstanding. Plus, I've learned that a successful diet requires a tiny bit of indulgence. You can't just go depriving yourself of the things you love and expect to stay on the wagon, can you? I know I can't. I definitely need moderation in

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-85786246971530489182010-01-01T18:25:00.000-06:002010-01-01T18:25:15.059-06:00Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I hope each of you had a very lovely holiday full of good food, good friends and good times. I stayed in and had a dinner party. Complete with lots of wine, bubbly and awesome food. And here are just a few scenes from the evening: roasted shrimp cocktail plenty of glasses for festive beverages homemade strawberry ice cream with pound cake Paul pouring glasses of wine

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-15959107173084125372009-12-22T09:34:00.000-06:002009-12-22T09:34:02.633-06:00Olivia

If you are searching for the perfect venue for a special holiday dinner with friends, family or your special someone, you must pay a visit to Olivia. It is simply delightful. The menu showcases the culinary magic that emerges when creativity in the kitchen collides with simply fantastic ingredients. After hearing so much buzz from friends about this charming new Austin Restaurant, I was so

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-46293768925394550292009-12-16T10:49:00.001-06:002009-12-16T10:53:49.709-06:00Orange Shortbread Cookies dipped in Chocolate

Its cookie time! I know I am behind the curve. The blogging world has been incessantly talking cookies since Black Friday, and here I am just sharing my new go-to Christmas cookie on December 17. Sorry, I have no excuse. Truth be told, in the last two weeks despite my not actually baking any cookies, I've become somewhat of a cookie monster. I know, I know on Monday I told you I am a dip

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-55720132071810611022009-12-14T10:50:00.002-06:002009-12-14T15:50:42.266-06:00White Bean Dip

Over the weekend I held my very first Christmas Party. Of course, I couldn't hold just any old cocktail party, no...it had to be something sillier. So, like the cheesy person I am, I opted for the trendy and very silly Ugly Christmas Sweater Party. It was a resounding success. I am so proud of my friends for their enthusiastic acceptance of this silly party theme and for putting so much

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-43688193796369527752009-12-07T10:20:00.002-06:002009-12-07T10:26:15.822-06:00Pork Loin with Pomagranate Balsamic Reduction and Roasted Vegetables

Recently an abundance of pomegranate juice has made its way into my home. I do love to just eat pomegranates or to simply drink their tart deep purple juice, but I really want to do more with this windfall. So I've been brain storming with friends on ways to use up the juice. I've got some ideas up my sleeve, but my first attempt at a recipe came in the form of an absolutely delicious reduction

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-58179517545246017132009-12-03T13:31:00.001-06:002009-12-03T13:36:16.260-06:00Parmesan Pasta Shells

After a week of serious cooking and baking, I want nothing more than a super easy and quick things to cook. You know, the sort of recipes you whip up in 20 minutes from ingredients that are just lying around in the fridge and pantry. I love this style of cooking mainly because it makes me feel thrifty, but secretly because I love the challenge of making a good meal from limited ingredients. It

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-37970207357111864852009-12-01T10:40:00.000-06:002009-12-01T10:40:17.916-06:00Healthy Leftover Salad & My First Thanksgiving

I apologize for blogging days and days after my very first Thanksgiving, but man oh man I was tuckered out after all that cooking. Plus, I had to spend time with family and attend lots of high school basketball games. I am truly sorry...I am sure most of you are now in Christmas mode, but rewind for just a moment, so we can chat about my very first Thanksgiving feast. I think it was a small

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-72552755248137431532009-11-25T10:37:00.004-06:002009-12-06T11:28:07.830-06:00Happy Thanksgiving, Day Two

Happy Thanksgiving Eve! I can't help myself. I am so excited about hosting my first Thanksgiving. Its a long way from the disconnection from Thanksgiving that I felt last year. Since I need to have my Thanksgiving feast on the table by 1 ish, "do ahead preparation" is my new best friend. Its my plan to have any dessert, dip or random veggie for dipping ready to go by this evening. I started my

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-48779804385179123692009-11-23T21:01:00.002-06:002009-11-24T15:35:19.457-06:00Happy Thanksgiving...A Diary about my First Thanksgiving

Day One: My Thanksgiving grocery shopping is under my belt. I'm so happy, shopping is my least favorite part of cooking. I've even carefully organized both my fridge and my pantry. Thanks to my careful organizing everything fit. Thank goodness. I know I have a problem, what can I say I like a clean and organized kitchen. Look at that happy pantry and fridge. My turkey even fit. The first and

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-17208231657328547672009-11-15T21:39:00.006-06:002009-11-18T11:23:19.587-06:00Corn Maux Choux

For some reason I always forget the frozen corn that lives in my freezer. Every now and again I'll decide to buy a bag of frozen corn. I think to my self I'll toss it in a salsa or a salad. Then I never do anything with it. It just stays in my freezer until it becomes freezer burned and I finally toss it out. Only to start the cycle again on my next visit to the grocery store. Then last weekend

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-17436282298966696752009-11-10T08:02:00.002-06:002009-11-10T08:02:46.989-06:00The Winner Is?

Congratulations Malinda! You have won a Cuisinart 4 cup Chopper/Grinder. Get in touch and we can make arrangements to get your prize to you. I expect delicious things from you kitchen.

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-25358979829136253742009-11-09T09:19:00.002-06:002009-11-09T09:21:34.017-06:00Just a Bit Peeved

There is a time and place for everything. January is a time of reflection and fresh starts, March a time to have fun at South By Southwest or Spring Break or my birthday celebration, the summer a time for relaxation, and November a time to enjoy the fall, football and prepare for Thanksgiving. Or at least it should be. But apparently the fall is devoted to Christmas. Don't get me wrong.

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-85258552801532984262009-11-03T21:28:00.003-06:002009-11-03T21:44:38.309-06:00Spice Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

The flavors of fall are finally here. Its time for cinnamon, brown sugar, nutmeg, clove, maple, sweet potato, roasts, cakes and pies to take center stage after a summer of fresh veggies and simple flavors. I love this shift, just as much as I love the seasonal change in the weather.I adore the dramatic difference in seasonal foods. To celebrate the return of fall and its sweet, warm and rich

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-55353792310757865432009-11-02T09:22:00.001-06:002009-11-02T09:23:15.376-06:00Win a Cuisinart Elite Collection 4 Cup Chopper/Grinder

Happy November. I heart November. The weather cools down. It means the end of the hectic fall semester is near. And best of all it means Thanksgiving is only a few short weeks away. I am so excited! I've even already purchased a shiny, new roasting pan! In celebration of November and the Thanksgiving feast, I am eager to offer an Elite Collection 4 cup Chopper/Grinder.... To Enter, Click Here:

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-17262517844820645512009-10-29T11:27:00.001-05:002009-10-29T11:35:14.178-05:00Peanut Butter French Toast

I love breakfast for dinner. Its hearty, quick and above all delicious. This french toast recipe is a really, really old friend. In fact, its probably one of the first recipes I ever made for someone who isn't related to me. I haven't thought about this old favorite in years. It some how made its way to the really dusty part of my brain. Then this week, out of no where, its re-emerged. While

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-9421078580926671582009-10-26T20:45:00.000-05:002009-10-26T20:45:07.751-05:00Honey Butter Pork Chops

Today was the first truly cold fall day of the year. And by cold, I mean in the 50s. What? That is damn cold here! You have to remember we came to the 50s by way of 105. To warm my bones I could think of nothing better than pork and sweet potatoes. Well and butter. Pork is lean? Right? This dish not only warms your tummy, but it also warms the kitchen. I love using my oven on a cold day. I

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-19319793487757859432009-10-21T21:09:00.000-05:002009-10-21T21:09:19.189-05:00Arugula & Gruyere Risotto and The Winner Is Kari Anne

Congratulations Kari Anne. By means of random drawing you are the winner! Email me your mailing information and I will soon get your brand new PUR filter in the mail. For those readers not interested in the PUR filter (I understand many readers already have filters.) I will soon be giving away a new Cuisinart Elite Collection 4 Cup Chopper/Grinder on the Simply Yummy Review Blog. Stay tuned.

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-54489594531752503242009-10-15T11:50:00.002-05:002009-10-16T13:19:32.356-05:00Win a PUR Flavor Options Pitcher

Interested in a chance to win a PUR Flavor Options Pitcher? Check out Simply Yummy Goodness Reviews. For those of you already entered at this site, please re-enter at Simply Yummy Goodness Reviews. --Katy

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-17092503531022123762009-10-12T07:30:00.001-05:002009-11-19T15:30:19.158-06:00Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars

I'm back and feeling much better. Being sick with the flu is a really stinky way to spend a week. I would much rather spend my time here with you talking about yummy goodness. Needless to say, I'm really glad to be back. To celebrate both my health and the birthday of my dear friend, Shawna, I've made a decadent dessert featuring my two favorite dessert ingredients: chocolate and cream cheese.

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-37934303612134703852009-10-07T11:31:00.000-05:002009-10-07T11:31:36.319-05:00H1N1 It's Not Fun

So sorry that I have abandoned you. No blogs for almost a week! What kind of shannanigans is that? Well....after being very vigilante in my efforts to avoid the H1N1 virus, that little bugger got me. I've been taking vitamins, spraying Lysol all over my office each time a sick students visits, using Purell like its my job, using my neti pot, not biting my nails, doing everything I could think

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-22565551778298281342009-09-30T19:57:00.014-05:002009-10-11T15:40:51.134-05:00Where to Eat in Austin During ACL

Are you excited? I am definitely pumped that this weekend is my most beloved Austin event: Austin City Limits Music Festival. For those of you who are not familiar with ACL (which it will hence forth be referred to in this post), it is a three day outdoor music festival in Austin's beautiful Zilker park. I love a good outdoor festival and this year we are blessed with cool weather (80s, that's

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-3888353950299307642009-09-28T21:54:00.031-05:002009-09-29T10:30:34.060-05:00San Francisco, Night in Napa & The Blogher Food Conference

The last 4 days have been a complete whirlwind. I have so much to tell. It is sort of hard to decide where to begin. So, I am taking a page from the Sound of Music and starting from the very beginning because its a very good place to start. (Those of you who know I suck at quoting movies...impressive right?) DAY ONE:A Rocking Time Shopping and Eating with Auntie Annie My trip was weird from

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-2460804357210745972009-09-23T10:23:00.003-05:002009-09-23T10:24:39.745-05:00Dinner in Napa Valley with Rocco Dispirto & The Blogher Conference

Get Excited! Tomorrow I journey to my very first Food Blogger Conference. Its taking place at the St. Regis Hotel in one of the hippest foodie towns I know, San Francisco. Initially, I felt totally dorky for attending a food blogger conference...well I suppose I still feel pretty dorky, but I must be honest. I am so very excited about the opportunity! When I first signed up to attend it was my

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-24888339440508792592009-09-21T11:37:00.001-05:002009-10-11T15:41:14.431-05:00King Crab

Delicious! Need I say more? All you need is a big pot of boiling salted water and a few minutes. Crack the crab, dip the sweet meat in melted butter and eat as soon as possible. Or just let the crab come to room temperature and enjoy.

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-47635426795801969852009-09-16T22:01:00.000-05:002009-10-11T15:41:28.098-05:00Chili Popcorn

No more microwave popcorn. Just kidding. I really love microwave popcorn, fake butter and everything. Despite my love for microwave popcorn, however, I have gone back to my youth. I have returned to popping my corn on top of the stove, Jiffy Pop style. Buying whole popping corn kernels from the grocery store's bulk section is just so much more affordable than conventional microwave popcorn.

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-7695061540463992322009-09-13T16:44:00.007-05:002009-09-15T11:10:11.066-05:00Boston Creme Pie Revisted

I promised you Boston Creme Pie and I deliver on that promise. (Imagine a little horn tooting doot, doo da doo!) If you are just tuning in to Simply Yummy Goodness check out my previous Boston Creme Pie post.There is, however, a small disclaimer. Rather than design my own recipe, (I am not that advanced in Boston Creme Pie making yet) I found a quality recipe for each component of a traditional

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-82370178661616107702009-09-10T20:38:00.002-05:002009-09-10T20:45:07.665-05:00Fun Fact: Do you chill Red Wine?

There was a time when I'd answer no, but I just read a short blurb in Bon Appetit that says otherwise. According to this month's issue, red wines should be chilled to emphasize their flavor and aromatic nuances rather than their alcohol content.The article recommends that most reds are best enjoyed at a temperature somewhere between 55 & 65 degrees. It recommends stashing lighter reds like Pinot

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-33530873068654089532009-09-09T11:28:00.009-05:002009-09-15T11:40:55.534-05:00Honey Ginger Kabocha Squash

Winter squash! Already? Well, I am already receiving one beautiful Kabocha squash in each CSA box. So yes...winter squash, already. I initially referred to the Kabocha as my green pumpkins, but I assure you this is no pumpkin. I would liken it to the love child of butternut and acorn squash. Only bigger and meatier, which of course poses some challenges when cooking. I promise its worth the

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-23150128648246431652009-09-06T14:31:00.011-05:002009-09-06T15:06:05.816-05:00Favorite Fall Recipes

A Compilation of my favorite Fall Recipes previously posted on Simply Yummy Goodness. Click on each Recipe title for the complete post & recipe.Spaghetti & MeatballsTexas Style Beef ChiliOven Roasted Chicken Thighs & Butternut SquashTortilla SoupArtichoke & Spinach DipFrench Meat Pie&Caldo Verde (Kale Soup)

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-85416613968839799582009-09-02T20:05:00.007-05:002009-09-15T11:10:57.080-05:00Chocolate Chip & Banana Pancakes

Yum! Right! They are really good. Just decadent enough for a Sunday morning breakfast. Don't feel too guilty. What I didn't tell you, in the title, is that they are also wheat pancakes. I know, I know...chocolate...banana...pancake and wheat. Its too much right. Well....lets just say its my new favorite "fancy" breakfast.If you don't like banana...just add chocolate chips or vice versa. The wheat

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-78018135009435431872009-08-30T15:56:00.008-05:002009-09-01T11:20:22.789-05:00Boston Creme Pie

I have been looking for a reason to bake a Boston Creme Pie for quite sometime. I know you don't need a reason to bake something delicious, but I suppose I needed the right occasion. Thankfully, an opportunity finally arrived and I had my chance to try my hand at Boston Creme Pie.Over the weekend my friends Shawna & Oliver threw a lovely housewarming party to celebrate the purchase of their new,

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-88779075558181225112009-08-27T09:02:00.006-05:002009-09-01T09:11:04.772-05:00Margarita Pizza

I hate really bad pizza. In fact, for much of my life I thought I disliked pizza all together. The only real pizza I'd ever experienced came from big pizza chains. And I always found their crust too doughy and their sauce unappetizing. I am probably one of the few kids who became deeply disappointed when my mother announced a pizza night. I came to dread pizza.I don't remember when the tide

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-39293660836852832672009-08-23T18:04:00.010-05:002009-09-01T09:11:19.843-05:00Meyer Lemon & Poppy Seed Pound Cake

It is very important to indulge in something really delicious on a birthday. This is so important to me, I almost always give my dearest friends something sweet for their special days. What each person receives depends on their particular, favorite flavors. It could be caramels, or gooey chocolate chip cookies, a really fancy brownie or their very own Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Cake.For this latest

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-52278639099992588762009-08-18T16:06:00.008-05:002009-08-23T18:03:04.286-05:00Figs & Marscapone

Figs. Strange little buggers. I had no real interest in figs until I starting dating my dear boyfriend, Paul. They seemed like a strange mythological food. Right there along side ambrosia. Figs and ambrosia...sounds like food of the gods right?But then, I heard Paul's occasional reminiscing about his Grandmother's homemade fig preserves. How he used to eat entire jars and how yummy they were. My

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-58272867765755308682009-08-17T13:39:00.007-05:002009-08-17T14:22:16.681-05:00Southern Food Gone Very Very Bad

There are moments when I am sure that I am completely a Texan. When I cannot even imagine ever living anywhere else. I think to myself how sad life would be away from good barbecue and Tex Mex. I cannot even bare the thought of life without breakfast tacos. The tragedy and despair are too much.Then, just when I think I am a Texan through and through... I try to make some southern dish that turns

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-32965186089761561022009-08-10T21:18:00.007-05:002009-08-17T14:23:01.202-05:00Garlic Goat Cheese Dip

I developed this dip in a moment of snacking desperation. I needed something to munch on that was semi-healthy, really quick and already in my fridge. The result this super simple, yet elegant goat cheese dip. I say "yet elegant" because I think this dip is yummy enough for the fanciest of dinner parties, yet simple enough for a daily afternoon snack.All you need are equal parts plain goat

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-78501867463115281282009-08-05T09:49:00.005-05:002009-08-05T13:08:31.491-05:00Sugar Mama's Cupcakes

If you've never visited Sugar Mama's Bake Shop drop what you are doing. Get into your car and drive there now! Once you arrive order the French Toast cupcake. Would I lead you astray? I promise it is worth every calorie.The Pin Up, Vanilla Cake & Chocolate ButtercreamI love a cupcake, but I never really got sucked into the vortex of the gourmet cupcake trend. I appreciated the ingenuity of the

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-48280082554341239042009-08-03T10:19:00.003-05:002009-08-05T13:08:12.891-05:00Garlic Shrimp

To me garlic shrimp is the quintessential tapas dish. Each time I search tapas on the internet garlic shrimp recipes always top the search hits. I suspect its partly because they are traditional to tapas, but I would also guess it is because they are really tasty, fairly affordable and really quick and easy to make.I love garlic shrimp because, lets be honest, I love any recipe that starts with

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-5610824386764007102009-07-30T16:00:00.007-05:002009-08-05T13:07:13.798-05:00Berry Tripping at the Belmont

Berry Tripping?? Yes...berry tripping. It is actually the perfect name for this bizarre new food party fad. It all starts with this little red African berry called the "miracle berry."Eating this little berry changes the way your taste buds perceive food for roughly 1-24 hours. Yes, I said roughly...Foods that are normally tart, sour or bitter are suddenly sugary sweet. Just yesterday I had my

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-54944947033184832582009-07-27T16:34:00.009-05:002009-07-28T16:07:39.107-05:00Wine Steamed Mussels

Just over a month ago I experienced mussels for the very first time. I know... now that I've tried them I realize just how sad that really is. I never gave them a shot because I thought they were sort of weird. Plus, the meat seemed much to small to be worth the work. If you feel this way too, I urge you to please go out to a good restaurant or bar and get yourself an order of mussels and fries.

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-22911019742352239962009-07-24T11:58:00.003-05:002009-07-28T16:07:54.782-05:00The Cheese Plate

I love nothing more than a good cheese plate. In fact I love cheese so much that if I had to pick between cheese and chocolate I would pick cheese. I find nothing more fitting for a Friday than a good bottle of wine accompanied by a really good cheese plate.The thing about the cheese plate is you can really do anything you want with it. You can add a wide variety of cheese, you can add fruit,

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-18365330804328280692009-07-21T08:00:00.003-05:002009-07-28T16:08:38.037-05:00Fried Green Beans "Portuguese Style"

On Saturday I spent a lovely evening with some of my dearest and oldest friends. Since, I only see them a few times a year, I decided to celebrate our precious time together with good food and drink. I felt tapas, a Spanish style appetizers designed to be eaten while standing at a bar sipping a good beer or wine, would fit the bill best.Photo: Viviana Killian of Heartspun ImageryOver the course

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-87306379243685796332009-07-16T08:00:00.000-05:002009-07-28T16:09:00.478-05:00Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake

If you don't already know, I adore cheesecake. And despite the unrelenting heat of the Texas summer, I wanted to do nothing more this weekend than brave a hot kitchen for the hour it requires to bake my favorite dessert. In know I am crazy.Just before the weekend I polled my trustee co-workers in the lunch room about what favorite summertime flavor combinations might work in cheesecake. (I often

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-83741791358525958132009-07-13T11:01:00.006-05:002009-07-28T16:09:21.682-05:00Corned Beef Hash

I have always wanted to make corned beef hash from scratch. I love any meal that originates from left overs. I just adore the efficiency. The only problem is that I never, ever make corned beef. So my chances of ever actually making a corned beef hash seemed really slim.Until, I noticed that my parents had an entire plate of left over corned beef in their fridge on my visit over the July 4th

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-13688796072586018922009-07-09T08:00:00.001-05:002009-07-28T16:09:53.867-05:00Melon Sorbet

I must buy an ice cream machine! I made two batches of iced treats with my parents ice cream machine over the July 4th weekend. I am in love. My new favorite summer goody just might be this super quick and simple sorbet. I got the recipe from the Johnson's Backyard CSA website while looking for innovative things to do with the melon I received in last week's box.You must love the flavor of melon

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-38529882406998908422009-07-06T13:51:00.007-05:002009-07-28T16:10:15.303-05:00Tex Mex Slaw

Sometime necessity is the mother of invention. Well, I am not sure a good coleslaw on July 4th is a necessity, but it was the mother of this invention. I realized that I had ribs and I had potato salad, but that I had nothing green to go with our July 4th feast. So I starting poking my nose around my mom's fridge.I luckily happened upon half a head of fresh cabbage and I immediately though

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-65636913598593890532009-06-30T08:56:00.008-05:002009-07-28T16:10:28.238-05:00BMT Chicken & Sunchoke Verdict

Remember these guys:Well, I finally cooked them and sadly I am not a fan. They initially lost me when I attempted to peel them before boiling them up for a creamy puree. It takes forever to peel them! They are knobby and its difficult to peel all their nooks and crannies. I became impatient and eventually wasted an enormous amount of flesh by simply slicing off the skin with my knife instead of

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-65589752677008094042009-06-24T21:29:00.004-05:002009-07-28T16:10:41.263-05:00New Spiffy Kitchen & a Working Stove

I am finally all moved in and comfy. Yay! All of my kitchen do-dads and what-nots have found a place in my new big kitchen, and my stove is in working order. It leans a little, but it works. I finally feel somewhat back to normal and in a place to start thinking about all things food and cooking. Check out my new digs:My first challenge. Cooking these guys:These are Jeruseleum Artichokes, also

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-64081951613737052402009-06-22T13:17:00.001-05:002009-06-22T13:20:54.004-05:00Blog Neglect

I am so very sorry to neglect you, but I am currently in the process of moving which leaves little time or energy for cooking or eating anything worth noting. Plus on top of my home being in disarray, my new stove refuses to turn on...so I have been primarily eating sandwiches and cereal these past days.I promise to return very soon with plenty of recipes and stories from my nice new big

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-6863615139214721582009-06-16T20:47:00.005-05:002009-07-28T16:11:07.785-05:00Marinara Sauce

What do you do with a paper grocery bag filled to the brim with tomatoes? You make marinara sauce, of course! This is my very first attempt at marinara sauce and probably not my most refined recipe, but I must say for my first try it came out pretty darn tasty. This particular recipe made enough for 2 large jars of sauce and goes spectacularly with thinly slice pork tenderloin, but more about

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-64683034332155832242009-06-09T08:38:00.008-05:002009-07-28T16:11:20.913-05:00Fried Zucchini & Chipotle Mayo Dipping Sauce

Like cucumbers, zucchini are currently in season which makes them both cheap and abundant. Along with other varieties of summer squash, green zucchini will be a standard feature of my summer veggie box. Since, I will be eating lots and lots of zucchini, I've decided its very important to branch out beyond my normal sauteed or grilled zucchini and yellow squash side dish.My most recent

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-86331946418993368582009-06-04T08:00:00.001-05:002009-07-28T16:11:33.551-05:00Spicy Garlic Pickles

Summer has arrived in Texas. That not only means I won't see an afternoon in the 70s or 80s until late October, but also that an abundance of summer goodies now fills my Community Support Agriculture box. I am so excited! No longer is the box dominated by greens and cabbage and yucky beets. Instead its filled with familiar favorites like potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, three varieties of summer

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-17745658064118351312009-06-02T08:49:00.004-05:002009-06-02T09:18:00.261-05:00Epicurious App

I know that it my seem really out of character for me to discuss technology in this space, but I love the new Epicurious.com Application for iPod Touch and iPhone so much I must share it with you.Epicurious.com is among my very favorite foodie resources. For those unfamiliar with Epicurious it is a fabulous food & cooking website connected to Bon Appetit & Gourmet magazines. It features an

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-84482473919021332802009-05-26T11:45:00.011-05:002009-07-28T16:11:48.319-05:00Back from Boston

I hope everyone had a lovely Memorial Day Weekend filled with good burgers and beer. Mine was great, Paul and I visited Boston and after 5 days in the North East we are home safe and sound. We had a great time, the weather was perfect, we had great seats at Fenway and we ate and drank to our heart's content.With my Brother & Nicole at the Barking CrabI must apologize...I forgot to take pictures

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-29717603271338242362009-05-19T15:54:00.004-05:002009-07-28T16:12:18.102-05:00Cardamom Vanilla Cake

Cardamom...strange, but delicious little spice. It is one of the world's oldest spices used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. I am most familiar with cardamom in the cuisine of its native land, India. Its flavor is definitely in the same category with allspice, cinnamon or ginger, but its a bit more pungent and almost spicy. I bought a tiny two ounce container months and months ago to add

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-55512849390383471522009-05-18T08:51:00.007-05:002009-07-28T16:12:35.055-05:00Grilled Cod & Caramelized Summer Squash

I'll let you in on a secret. I really do not like fish. This, however, does not include shellfish, I adore shrimp, scallops and lobster, but any thing with scales and fins I can do without. Since I think this is sort of sad for a person who so loves food, I am making a strong effort to slowly acclimate myself to eating fish.My strategy is to eat very mild white fish dressed up by very simple yet

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-78024098779638345472009-05-14T08:42:00.004-05:002009-07-28T16:12:58.297-05:00Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

I have a problem...yes its true, its a banana problem. For some strange reason I always feel compelled to buy a large bunch of bananas. I eat one...perhaps two, then the rest sit in my fruit basket waiting patiently to be consumed only to ripen and eventually make their way into a plastic bag and then the freezer.I think this stems from my childhood. My mother always buys bananas, this is the one

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-53840492504417133892009-05-11T09:55:00.004-05:002009-07-28T16:13:16.508-05:00How to Store Fresh Herbs

I've always stored fresh herbs by first washing them, then drying them, then wrapping them in paper towels and placing them in a plastic bag. But recently I noticed that the Community Supported Agriculture website recommends storing herbs by placing the herb bundle upright into a container of water and placing it in the fridge.I've seen this approach to herb storage on numerous cooking shows, but

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-90911888897572899922009-05-07T08:47:00.004-05:002009-07-28T16:13:30.036-05:00Homemade Ricotta Cheese

I made my own ricotta cheese! The January issue of Bon Appetit magazine not only features a series of delicious recipes using ricotta, but also provides an extremely simple recipe for making your own ricotta cheese at home. Since ricotta cheese is among my very favorite foods, I thought I would try my hand at making my own.All you need is a big stock pot, a medium sized colander, cheese cloth,

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-57697447808928004662009-05-05T09:17:00.003-05:002009-07-28T16:13:48.423-05:00Trio at the Four Seasons Austin

Trio, is a lovely restaurant housed inside of Austin's Four Seasons Hotel. Recently, the folks over at the Four Seasons were lovely enough to invite me for wine and appetizers and I am so happy I took them up on their invitation. Trio is housed in a truly lovely space, located just downstairs from the Four Seasons main lobby, the dining room over looks lovely landscaping as well as Lady Bird Lake

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-84574782935775892562009-04-28T10:32:00.004-05:002009-04-28T11:49:05.030-05:00Hunger & Hope Campaign

Usually, Simply Yummy Goodness is a celebration of food and all its glory, but today I would like to draw your attention to the problem of world hunger. Bloggers Unite has gathered over 500 Bloggers in its Hunger & Hope Campaign to bring awareness to the issues surrounding world hunger and potential solutions to alleviate this ever growing problem.Who is effected?While many in the U.S. are

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-83081608980950776552009-04-27T13:20:00.008-05:002009-07-28T16:13:56.880-05:00Arepas & Black Beans

Dried beans are both cheap and super healthy. A 1 pound bag can be purchased for around $1 and can feed a large family for days. Most cultures around the world have cuisine that features some variation of rice and beans; which must mean they are good and good for you, right? Its true, in combination with rice, beans can healthfully provide proteins usually found by eating meat for a fraction of

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-90665687637954654802009-04-23T08:12:00.005-05:002009-04-23T08:29:37.728-05:00Happy Blogoversary to Me!

Well, can you believe it Simply Yummy Goodness turns one today! I think cupcakes and wine are in order. Its been a lovely year. I've learned so much about food, writing, blogging, advertising and website designing, but mostly writing Simply Yummy Goodness is just plain fun. I hope to be around for many more years to come.To celebrate...I bring you The Cupcake Bar. This is an Oh My God, why didn't

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-18160079452934669332009-04-20T08:09:00.003-05:002009-07-28T16:14:11.846-05:00Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Yes...another blog about breakfast. Well, honestly muffins really should not be relegated to breakfast alone. They are delicious anytime of day. I think they make the perfect afternoon snack along side a cup of coffee or tea.I have been waiting for the perfect poppy seed muffin recipe. A small while ago, I ordered a bag of poppy seeds from Penzey's spices. I had dreams of everything bagels,

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-355432387418448582009-04-16T08:30:00.004-05:002009-07-28T16:14:34.798-05:00Quick Healthy Breakfast Ideas: Part 3

For today's breakfast I bring you a smoothie. Smoothies are so great for breakfast. They are a wonderful way get lots of fruit into your diet and they are delicious and easy to make at home. Coupled with a piece of peanut butter toast or a hard boiled egg a smoothie is the perfect quick healthy breakfast.The secret to a really good smoothie is using frozen fruit. I often keep frozen blueberries,

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-58178750083133007862009-04-15T08:18:00.005-05:002009-07-28T16:14:34.798-05:00Quick Healthy Breakfast Ideas: Part 2

There was a time when I ate a boiled egg most days for breakfast, but I eventually abandoned this routine because it left me starving by 9 am. I found this to be unfortunate, since boiled eggs are so easy to make and so quick to grab in the morning. I realized that I needed just a bit more food to make my boiled egg a true breakfast.That's how today's breakfast was born. It is super easy, fast

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-29994675860635549632009-04-14T10:28:00.004-05:002009-07-28T16:14:34.799-05:00Quick Healthy Breakfast Ideas: Part 1

Breakfast is one of the hardest meals for me to be inspired by. I know many people just skip it all together, but I require food in the morning and skipping is just not an option. I think it is one of the more difficult meals because it is the one moment of the day with little time devoted to eating. I reserve very little time for breakfast. Its hard enough to get up and get dressed for work in

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-77494621608716026542009-04-09T11:07:00.006-05:002009-04-09T11:20:39.111-05:00Check Out Simply Yummy Goodness Reviews

I am now officially reviewing the occasional food related product! Yay! I can't wait to share my finding with you. Since the world of advertising demands that reviews are done on an advertisement free site, I've created Simply Yummy Goodness Reviews--the blog. You can access the blog by clicking on the Simply Yummy Goodness Reviews logo found on the sidebar of the main Simply Yummy Goodness blog

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-42874862587532030022009-04-07T10:36:00.003-05:002009-04-07T18:52:31.450-05:00I Won Eggs!

What!!! I know, the phrase I won eggs sounds sort of ridiculous. But its true, I won eggs! Johnson's Backyard (my CSA) in conjunction with Ringger Family Farm recently gave away 1 dozen fresh free range eggs to the first 60 people to respond to their offer email. I responded immediately and won 12 yummy eggs.So I made a quiche to celebrate. Since I've posted my quiche recipe before I won't bore

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-43916109701313634902009-04-01T18:59:00.004-05:002009-12-16T10:58:38.301-06:00Recipes for the Holidays

Starters Garlic Goat Cheese Dip Get creative...the goat cheese and yogurt mixture are really a blank canvas ready for your favorite herbs and spices. Let me know how you dress up your goat cheese dip. White Bean Dip I also made a white bean dip that is fantastic on a piece of toasted baguette. This might just be the new standard snack at my house. Its great hot and equally tasty at room

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-64848365755152243092009-04-01T10:42:00.004-05:002009-07-28T16:14:53.101-05:00Decadence Cheesecake

How cute are these cheesecakes? My very good friend, Carli, sent me these yummy treats for my birthday. I adore a good food present and Carli is very good at finding fun food gifts. This time she sent me 6 mini-cheesecakes in their own little jars. They are the perfect size for an individual serving.I must admit...I've only tried one. I am trying to watch what I eat a bit...too much cake and

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-48723708595922286462009-03-29T18:46:00.007-05:002009-07-28T16:15:04.336-05:00A Delightful Weekend in the Texas Hill Country

I've lived in Texas for most of my life and this weekend was the very first time that I've actually visited the rustic & beautiful Texas Hill Country. It was a very lovely and relaxing time. My short trip to Fredericksburg was a much needed quiet weekend away from the hustle and bustle of normal daily life.We stayed in a quaint bed & breakfast right on Main Street, which had convenient access to

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-26667117350679737392009-03-26T21:07:00.004-05:002009-07-28T16:15:38.829-05:00Peanut Butter Chocolate Ganache Swirl Cheesecake

Hip Hip Hooray! This is my 100th post! Can you believe it, Simply Yummy Goodness has been bringing you culinary creations and reflections for nearly a year. Wow! Time flies! In celebration of this momentous occasion I've made you a cake...well a cheesecake because that's only fitting.I bring you Peanut Butter Chocolate Ganache Swirl Cheesecake. I know, I know peanut butter is a scary word right

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-39452414456808529282009-03-23T20:04:00.009-05:002009-07-28T16:15:56.610-05:00Balsamic Berries and Cream

So sorry to leave you hanging...but I've been busy enjoying the South by Southwest weekend extravaganza!! So ummm...cooking was in short supply...instead I spent four days standing in the beautiful sun, listening to cutting edge music and sipping a myriad of beer and cocktails.So sorry to neglect you...but now I'm back and its going to be a big week. Not only will I be celebrating my 100th post,

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-46552366459277967012009-03-16T08:13:00.007-05:002009-03-16T08:45:19.660-05:00Easy Cheesy Dog Biscuits

There has been a sudden influx of puppies into my life. Yay!!! I love puppies, they are so stinking cute, hilarious and just have so much love to give. Puppies are truly one of my very favorite things. Thankfully, I am currently surrounded by other people's precious punkins. My mom just adopted two, yes two, 8 week old lab puppies and a good friend just adopted a behemoth, 8 week old Akita

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-4852291552005534762009-03-12T08:31:00.004-05:002009-03-12T08:58:12.160-05:00Tide Loads of Hope

Last fall Hurricane Ike swept over my parent's Galveston home and displaced them for nearly a month. Luckily their house survived pretty unscathed, but their community will never be the same. After experiencing the harrowing and devastating effect natural disasters have on individuals and communities first hand, I am very sensitive to any efforts to help those struggling to recover when disaster

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-53992534537038953362009-03-10T08:13:00.007-05:002009-07-28T16:16:15.755-05:00My First Attempt at Ceasar Salad

Occasionally I listen to the Martha Stewart channel on my Sirius Radio. I know...it is surprising. To be honest I don't really care for most of the programming, it is just too perfect and I feel they over complicate holidays and special occasions. Does one really need to throw an elaborate party with hand made favors for every occasion? I am not so sure. But I must admit, I do like any and all

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-72174518193410562302009-03-05T08:56:00.005-06:002009-03-06T08:26:11.157-06:00Spring is Upon Us!!

I know that our friends to the north recently faced heavy snows and cold weather reminiscent of January, but in Austin, spring is upon us. The weather has gone from its moody fluctuation between 30 and 60 degrees every other day to a consist sunny 78 most days, we've even already had one day in the 90s. So I think I can say with certainty that spring time is here.Yay!!! I love spring and I adore

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-35628986426676175442009-03-03T07:49:00.003-06:002009-03-03T08:08:15.976-06:00Waste Not, Want Not. Everything Soup

I know pinching pennies is a very important exercise during these difficult economic times. It pains me to waste things. Especially perfectly beautiful vegetables that I just could not use up before their time. I just hate throwing away food. I know that I have shared this sentiment with you before, but wasting food is just sad. I try to be very good about using everything I buy.Sometimes, this

Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01221530470202078867noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5679839301090986076.post-50935991820796947362009-02-27T08:03:00.006-06:002009-02-27T08:35:46.371-06:00Happy Hour Friday: Hotel San Jose

I am not usually a person who visits hotels in my own town. Its just rare that anyone who visits stays in a hotel. Plus, I usually find most hotel restaurants and bars to be, well a bit stilted. So I just try to avoid them completely. The Hotel San Jose is a definite exception.For those of you not familiar with Austin, the one thing it has in abundance is bars. It can sometimes be challenging to

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