by Mondo on March 2, 2010
Bare with me folks. I need to get something off my chest. Are you sitting down? Ok, here goes….I’m a knitter. There…I wrote it. The world knows my shame. Wait, wait, wait! I’m still cool, though. I just like to sit quietly, tea by my side, needles in hand and make frilly scarves. What?
Alright, all kidding aside…my girl Patty had a knitting party last weekend and it was a blast! Six ladies gathered, some underneath blankets they made, drank tea from real china, gnoshed sweet treats and discussed lady-things. You know what I’m talking about. [click to continue…]
by Mondo on December 30, 2009
It’s a sad, sad day, folks. Wait…where is that box of tissues? Found it…now, I’m ready.
Last night I realized one of my cookies isn’t stellar. I didn’t think it was possible, but I was so wrong.
The invitation read: Party! Fun, Food and Drink! Well, there’s just one thing missing from that scenario-Mondo’s Morsels! I started cracking eggs. When I was finished I’d baked 7 different types of cookies, including the Coffee Toffee. It’s an unpopular cookie, but I thought it was due to the fact that not that many people had tried it. Wrong again.
I got to the party and like that-the cookies started disappearing! I expected nothing less. Like I said before, “It’s what I do.”
Um…but here’s the disturbing twist. At the end of the night, there was a bunch of them still on the dessert table. What? You’ve got to be kidding me? Nope, there was nothing left, except for the Coffee Toffee and my tears.
Farewell, old friend. Apparently, you won’t be missed.
by Mondo on November 18, 2009
Last weekend I found myself surrounded by pinks, purples and sparkly tissue paper. No, I don’t have a daughter obsessed with the latest Disney movie, but I do have a friend who’s the Maid of Honor.
Yep, that’s right folks, here we go again with the Super Cute debacle. Except this time it’s not a baby shower, it’s a bridal shower. Lord, give me strength.
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by Mondo on November 7, 2009
I’ve been in love for years. This may come as a shock to my friends because I’m totally single, but it’s true.
It all began when this beautiful machined arrived on my doorstep.
I remember it like it was yesterday… I won $100 from a friend (I won’t go into detail about that) and decided I would use the money to purchase a KitchenAid Mixer. You see, making dough by hand is not as much fun as you might think, and experimenting with cookie recipes had become my favorite thing to do.
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by Mondo on October 25, 2009
I’m so excited! I’m participating in my first Magazine Mondays. If you don’t know about it, you should check it out. Every Monday, the lovely Ivonne from Cream Puffs in Venice posts a tried recipe from a magazine-along with very beautiful photos, of course.
I saw this recipe in Fine Cooking, September 2006, while on vacation in Seattle. I bought it so I would have something to read during the flight home. The recipes are quick, easy and fun. Plus, lemon and blueberry is one of my favorite combinations when it comes to muffins…who knew it’s great for cakes too? OK, I knew, but that doesn’t mean I can’t get excited about it.
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by Mondo on September 16, 2009
The D-man is on a special diet.
Oh, in case you didn’t know, the D-man is my best friend, web designer, photographer and confidant. His diet is a combination of many things: gluten free, grain free, sugar free, and soy free. Umm…that’s a little too much freedom, if you ask me.
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by Mondo on September 14, 2009
Before this weekend, the answer was a resounding ‘no’, but after…?
Let me tell you about my weekend. It was filled with boxes, ribbons, tags, tape, stickers, cello bags, and 100 cookies. That’s right. 100 cookies!
Let’s play a little game, shall we? It’s called ‘if you’re going to bake 100 cookies…’ [click to continue…]
by Mondo on September 5, 2009
Last night I had a nightmare; someone had stolen my spinach! Now I know that doesn’t make any sense to you, so let me explain. Someone took my spinach, therefore I couldn’t eat my Spinach Salad with Warm Honey Bacon Dressing. The spinach is important, but not as much as the dressing. If someone had stolen that, I would’ve woke up screaming!
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by Mondo on August 10, 2009
It’s hot! It’s always hot in my kitchen. Maybe it’s because the oven is always on. Maybe it’s because I’m always cooking or baking something. The fact it’s summertime is not helping much. This little diddy chilled me out. Maybe, it will cool you off too.
Seriously. Try it. It’s my new favorite thing.
Mondo’s Honey Lemonade
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup plus 2T lemon juice, about 3 lemons
3 cups cold water
Stir honey and hot water over low heat until blended.
Let cool and add lemon juice and cold water.
Chill or pour into iced glasses.
Makes 1 pitcher
Enjoy!
by Mondo on July 31, 2009
Mondo’s Morsels is sponsoring a great cause-the Comprehensive AIDS Resource and Education Program. Founded in 1986, C.A.R.E., helps meet the medical and social needs of the HIV community throughout Los Angeles County.
Please join us for this multimedia extravaganza! There will be an art show, a DJ, stand-up comedians, live musical performances, plus free drinks and appetizers! That’s a lot of entertainment for a measly $10.
See ya there!
Saturday, Aug. 1st, 7pm -2am
Industry Cafe & Jazz
6039 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
