Marinate in the morning and bake in the evening! What is tandoori? Tandoori actually refers to a type of Indian cooking that utilizes a tandoor, a super hot round clay oven. Proteins are traditionally marinated in yogurt or coconut milk whisked with an aromatic spice blend before they’re roasted in the clay oven. Like most of you, I don’t own a traditional tandoor, so I simply cook my tandoori-inspired meat and seafood in the oven or out on the backyard grill. What’s in tandoori spice blend? Tandoori spice blends (a.k.a. tandoori masala) can vary, but it usually contains garam masala (which typically consists of coriander, cumin, cardamom, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg), garlic, ginger, onion, and cayenne pepper. I buy...
Here are a few things you can do to help keep sand from getting tracked in and around your RV. Camping by the beach, never a bad idea. Photo by DillyLynn/WikipediaUse a brush to clean off Pack a small brush to wipe off your clothes, shoes, and pets before stepping inside. Find one with soft bristles like this sand brush or a better quality (though pricier) horsehair brush with a sturdy wooden handle. Brush off all your items like your camping chair and beach bag before storing them away. Rinse off your feet If you wore flip-flops or went barefoot, you will want to thoroughly wash off your feet before stepping back in your RV. Use a portable showerhead or...
Can you believe it’s almost the beginning of the new academic year? It seems like just yesterday the final bell dismissed your young ones to enjoy their long, hot summer. However, it’s almost time to get back into the swing of things and send them back to school. That also means it’s time for your lunch-packing duties to resurface. Beyond the usual wholesome main course, why not switch things up and pack a few healthy and delicious snacks this year? And we’re not talking about the usual piece of fruit or bag of veggies. Try a few of our healthful and exciting snack recipes instead! 1. Banana-Carob-Oatmeal Snack For a sweet and simple treat, try this recipe. Ingredients: 2 bananas...
i made this cake earlier this summer but decided it was too good not to share. the combination is a mix of my favorite magnolia bakery recipes (the original bakeshop in NYC not the waco one) i remember the first time I had their buttercream frosting. it was a hot october day and I was visiting my former college roomie in NYC. We sat on a bench waiting in line for the improve theater to open sharing cupcakes. I took my first bite of the vanilla buttercream and was overcome with an instant sugar rush. it was the best buttercream frosting i’ve ever had. (don’t tell my grandma but her’s is a close second). i love when food has memories...
