Archive for April, 2009

Pecan Pie
[ 0 ] April 29, 2009 |

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie9″ pie crust3 large eggs1 cup corn syrup1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 stick butter (melted)1 tsp. vanilla extract1 cup pecan halvesPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the pie crust and fit to 9″ plate. In a medium size bowl, beat the eggs until blended. Beat in the corn syrup, brown syrup, butter and vanilla. […]

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Drinks on Me: Mango Punch (Non-Alcoholic)
[ 0 ] April 29, 2009 |

Drinks on Me: Mango Punch (Non-Alcoholic)

Mango Punch1 oz cherry juice1/3 cup mango juice 1/3 cup orange juice1/3 cup pineapple juice IceCombine all ingredients; shake well. Pour into a glass over ice. Serve.*Johnna’s tip: Mango’s are the ultimate summer fruit. They work perfectly in most party punches and daiquiris. Garnish with an orange peel or a pineapple slice. Picture source: http://www.d-juiceman.com/1161990.html […]

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Johnna’s Pick of the Week (Travel Edition): Mojo (NY)
[ 0 ] April 28, 2009 |

Johnna’s Pick of the Week (Travel Edition): Mojo (NY)

Small and personal. Those were our thoughts upon entering the uptown eatery, Mojo, located in Harlem’s 119 and St. Nick neighborhood. The place is not equipped for a large party nor is it kid-friendly. It is the place where you meet up with a few of your girlfriends or take a date before a night […]

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Food.Fun.Stuff: Passport, Please.
[ 0 ] April 28, 2009 |

Food.Fun.Stuff: Passport, Please.

Don’t have a passport yet?? You’re not totally out of luck thanks to Passport DC which is allowing visitors to explore the District’s numerous embassies. From April 30-May 9, 2009, you can visit over 30 embassies for authentic music, dance, crafts and cuisine. The Embassy Open House will be held May 2, 2009.The Low Down: […]

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Super Yummy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
[ 0 ] April 28, 2009 |

Super Yummy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Super Yummy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies1 stick unsalted butter (salted ok, just add like 1/4 of the salt required)3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark ok)3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs1 tsp. vanilla extract (Suggestion: A generous teaspoon)1 12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips (Do about 9 oz. of semisweet chips and 3 oz. of milk chocolate […]

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