It’s that time of the week again where I get to showcase 5 of my favorite things. Today is all about food…food blogs or websites that is. Here’s the thing. Although I am in IT, it is NOT my passion. I have come to learn that food and cooking is really my passion specifically baking. Unfortunately, I didn’t know this until I was living on my own after college. Growing up I wasn’t motivated to learn to cook (my laziness kicked in a lot) nor did my Mom really have the time with us 3 rug rats constantly being on the go with whatever activity we were involved in. Therefore, I never even thought about culinary school when I was trying to figure out what to be. My goal one day is to enroll in a culinary program or at least take a few non-credit courses at the local community college. I will make it happen, just not sure when.
Because of this desire to bake and cook, I stalk (er…follow) many food blogs or websites looking for the next recipe to try. Having said this, I should give props to my hubby and FIL (only time I will do this) for being great sports about trying these recipes and giving honest opinions. How do you know they are giving honest opinions, you ask? I simply tell them that if they don’t tell me the truth, I will make it again. That was enough motivation for them J.
So this leads me to my list...
I am not even sure where to start with this site. I stalk this site because not only is it the go-to website with a ton of different blogger’s recipes but the food porn is just AMAZING! Just looking at the pictures makes me drool buckets worth. New photos are added daily and with just one click, you are taken to the blogger’s post.
Honestly, I do not even remember how I stumbled upon this blog but it doesn’t really matter because I wish I would have fallen face first on this blog because to me, it is just that damn good. The writers post simple but quality recipes. I have made a few recipes and have had nothing but compliments. The latest recipe used was their Caramel Toffee Dip. WOW! Is all I can say! One of the simplest things I have made but it made a lasting impression on the lucky tasters. The hubby still requests this dip from time to time. Not only do they provide recipes but they also provide tips and tricks which can be quite useful! They are on to something great here, even their blog looks awesome which they just revamped. I give it 2 thumbs up, ladies! Great job! Oh and they just came out with a book so Check it out!
Ree Drummond A/K/A the Pioneer Woman A/K/A a Bobby Flay Throwdown champion… need I say more? Never heard of her? Well WTH are you waiting for?! Ree is a multitasking wonder woman I must say. Mother, photographer, chef and blogger, she pretty much controls the world… OK, maybe not but her God given talent has led many foodie wannabes like me to follow her. Her website is filled with all types of goodies from information for home & garden, photography and of course food. She even started the site, Tasty Kitchen, were other followers can post recipes for other to share. On top of all that, her recipes are the epitome of comfort food. Try the Cowboy dish, Chicken Spaghetti… Nom, Nom, Nom!
The queen of and now author of Cake Pops! Found her blog during my wedding planning days nearly 2 years ago (holy crap!). There may be another but as far as I am concerned she IS the creator of the amazingly cute, scrumptious and “Why didn’t I think of that?” cake balls and pops! She put them on the map…literally as her book just went Dutch! So making these little cake balls are fairly easy until you want to go fancy schmancy and start making characters and other non-circular objects. But when you are ready for that, you can just follow her detailed instructions and should be good to go. Oh her food porn is awesome too! If you like giveaways, be sure to stay on top of her posts. She holds some awesome ones from time to time.
My go to site for all foods Puerto Rican. Everything I have made from this web site was damn near perfect and exactly how I remember the flavors when I was growing up with this food. Now that I am an adult, I try to incorporate her dishes into my family’s life to introduce them not only to the food but also the PR culture. Want to step out of your comfort zone? Then make a few of these recipes. Hey, you may even like it. Plus you won’t have to go all the way to PR to try the food!
What are some of your favorite food blogs or websites?
DISCLAIMER: I have not received any compensation for my post. This is simply my personal opinion.
