From My Perspective

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Advertising Tactics

I understand companies think of every way possible to advertise their stuff and try and get us the consumers to their products. That's just the way it works.

I do not appreciate the fact when they go over board and send me emails telling me there are things still left in my cart from my last purchase that I did on their website....

.... and when I go to their website, a) there is absolutely nothing in the cart and b) there are pop ups informing me of a the gigantic sale they are having along with it being plastered pretty much on their website.

This is of course on top of the fact that they already send emails every day informing us of the sales!

As much as I love Bath and Body Works and their products, I do not appreciate this tactic.

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Sunday, June 5, 2011

"Miracle on the Hudson" Plane

Yes, that's the "Miracle on the Hudson" plane hanging out by my house on River Road.

Not random at all, right?

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Sunday, May 15, 2011

What's For Dinner: Chocolate Silk Pie

I bought my cousin, Rabiya, a recipe book as a gift and I couldn't help but browse through it first though and this recipe caught my eye right away. Rabiya has been "helping" me cook and bake since she was very young. I have so many memories of pulling a chair alongside me for her to stand on top of so she could see/help.

Once I gave her the recipe book, I copied the recipe, made some changes, and tried it out -- it was absolutely delicious!

What you need is:

a 9-inch One-Crust Pie Shell [store bought works great]
1/4 cup of butter, softened [which is 1/2 a stick]
3 ounces of milk chocolate
2 tablespoons of sugar
2 tablespoons of cornstarch
3 eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 cup chilled whipping (heavy) cream

To make your Pie:

Over low heat, melt your butter and chocolate. Then, remove from heat.
Mix your sugar and cornstarch together and then stir it into chocolate mixture.
Meanwhile, beat eggs in a small bowl [on medium speed] until it is thick, and almost lemon colored; stir into chocolate mixture.
Cook mixture over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until thick and glossy; stir in vanilla. Cool ten minutes, stirring occasionally.
Beat whipping cream in chilled medium bowl until stiff.
Fold chocolate mixture into whipped cream. Pour into pie shell.
Cover and freeze for about 4 hours, or until firm, before serving.

Garnish with whipped cream, and chocolate shavings if you would like to do that.

P.S. This post is a part of my "What's for Dinner" series, where I share what I've been cooking and my recipes. Grab and share my button:

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

What's for Dinner: Boneless Chicken Wings

Take boneless chicken cubes (or slice chicken breasts into smaller pieces). To it, add: salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and onion powder. Mix well. Add in egg(s).

To your flour, add: pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and chili powder. Combine well.

Note that I don't list quantities because I just eye-ball everything and the amount of each item will truly depend on your own taste preference plus the amount of chicken you are working with.

The ziploc coating technique I discussed back in this post? Use it here and save yourself plenty of time and effort PLUS get a nice and crispy crust.

Fry your chicken pieces [in batches] in a nicely heated skillet. It is important that the oil is heated through well, to ensure you get the crispy crust on your chicken... and not end up with soggy chicken.

For the sauce: Heat up a little butter [melted] with hot sauce... say about a tablespoon or so of butter for a cup of hot sauce. Pour it over your chicken and mix it all together, making sure all of your chicken is coated with the sauce. I love the Texas Pete hot sauce and always use that -- the end result is absolutely delicious and tastes just like you got them from a restaurant.

You could, of course, use this recipe for boned wings... I just prefer boneless. Plus, it's not as messy [and MUCH easier to eat]!

By the way, click here to see my baked version of my boneless chicken wings!