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on December 23, 2011

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Danny loves chicken tortilla soup, especially one from a popular restaurant we like going to. So instead of going out all the time to enjoy it we made our own version at home. Recipe: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 2 jalapenos, seeds removed and diced 10 to 15 cherry tomatoes, whole 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp chili flakes 2 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp salt 4 tbsp butter 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup half & half 7 cups organic chicken broth 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded 1 handful cilantro, roughly chopped Toppings: Avocado Lime Cilantro Tortilla Chips Pepper Jack Cheese In a dutch oven over medium heat drizzle olive oil and saute onion, jalapenos and tomatoes. Add spices and salt & pepper while the onions become translucent and peppers & tomatoes become soft. Add garlic and immediately add butter to melt, then add flour to make a roux. Stir and let the flour soak up the

An Engagement to Remember

The most incredible views of the San Diego Skyline and the Coronado Bridge were from that of a Hornblower. Danny surprised me with the most wonderful date night by going on a dinner cruise. We enjoyed a four course meal, champagne and dancing. But the most memorable moment of the evening was when Danny proposed. Walking on the top deck of the ship, we past the U.S.S. Midway when an announcement came over the speaker that salads were being served. So I, of course, got up from my seat when Danny said, "No, lets wait. They'll still be there when we get there." So we enjoyed the sites and the cool breeze with our cocktails. After a few minutes I was like... "Ok, lets go eat." We went towards the doors when Danny said, "Wait, I got an ich!" Thinking nothing of it I slowly walked, waiting for him to ich his leg so we could go eat. He said again, "Wait Stacy, I got an ich." Then, a third time. "Wait, Stacy. Hold on!" He grabbed

Lemons 101

My Aunt and Uncle gave us a grand total of 78 lemons from their tree in California! They knew we would put them to good use, so Danny and I got to work. Washed, peeled & zested, then juiced. It was an assembly line process, but worth it! Using the juice and zest of a lemon can enhance a dish, making it fresh and vibrant. Known for their sourness, the lemon is used around the world in a variety of cuisines. Best squeezed at room temperature, the lemon can contain up to 3 to 4 tablespoons of juice. Rolling the lemon with the palm of your hand can help the juicing process. Tip: We found that a coffee press was a great way to separate the pulp from the juice! Having an extra press for these tasks is essential if you love to juice. That way you can have one for your morning coffee and one just for your juicing. Tip: Using leftover peel is great for the garbage disposal. I like to throw a few down the drain with running hot water. While cleaning the blades o

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