Tapa
What is tapa in Filipino cuisine? Usually a preserved (dried) meat (or fish) process. It’s evolved over time. This is a simple recipe with an amazing taste. In our area it’s a traditional Filipino food you might find served at a wedding along with many other Filipino dishes. My good neighbor Roselyn brought over a large dish and shared her recipe. It was a hit! Can be eaten warm or room temperature but we’ve been known to pull it right out of the refrig for a taste treat. Roselyn used pork here but sirloin can be used too.
Thank you Roselyn!
My delicious experience with Magnolia Table next. This was a near disaster … WARNING: Use of a flared 9 by 5 inch loaf pan may cause baking overflow. Yep, my glaze is more like a frosting (I added a bit of butter. shh). I was gifted Magnolia Table and have really enjoyed trying the recipes. I have to admit it’s just plain delicious to flip through the pages. I love the Joanna Gaines style.
These giant cookie cutters are irresistible. A festive way to decorate your batch of cut out cookies. Much faster (all cookies are cut at once) and the result is a lovely display. Choose your dough carefully. This example (above) is delicious but the dough wasn’t the best choice.. A smooth dough is recommended. The cuts will be cleaner and more defined for decorating and for removing dough in some areas. The house shaped cookie cutter is perfect for a one dimensional gingerbread house and can be purchased at 
Great cookies for the Holidays. Chocolatey and not too sweet. Delicious quick recipe with few ingredients. Easy to put together for unexpected guests. Chocolate shortbread keeps well but let me warn you, they’ll go fast. You can also personalize by adding your favorite nuts, candy bits or mini chips. Amazing without any addition, my preference. The cocoa used makes a difference. So, use a cocoa product you love. No skimping is my thought.
We really enjoy putting together these favorites any time of year. Two Sweet and Sour Brisket recipes, one is more traditional, recipe is 
From my balcony of the Grand Floridian, DisneyWorld … an absolutely fabulous vacation. You might be thinking rides, and yep, I did rides but this was a vacation of great food too. We were lucky enough to stay on the concierge floor, meaning we had all day long access to food & drinks. Many of the taste treats were prepared in the kitchens of the Grand Floridian’s five star restaurants. But we didn’t just eat here.
Next to chocolate, caramel is a family favorite for desserts. With the praises over my