A Husband's Favorite Beanie

I love to crochet!! An ex man friend of mine was actually the one to teach me this wonderful skill and ever since, I've been hooked ;) Pun intended! Beanies were the first thing I learned and over the years I have tried multiple variations, styles and colors which I will share with you eventually.
This is a very basic pattern, it is easy and quick and my husband loves it. I like to use Red Heart yarn because it is cheap and versatile. The soft yarn is really nice for beanies too.

Yarn: Worsted weight, 4: Medium, any color

Hook: Size I/5.50mm

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Homemade German Pancakes

Who says you have to wait in line for 2 hours at a breakfast joint just to get delicious German pancakes?? My husband claims that he used to make German pancakes ALL the time when he was a bachelor, to which I thought Ya right!  These pancakes are served in a restaurant for a reason. They are too tricky and you do not know what you are talking about. To my surprise, he was spot on that even a single man could make these German pancakes by himself.
There are a few variations of the recipe but this one is practically fail safe. You can make these German pancakes in no time and they are uber tasty - or as Dwight from the office would say,  PERFECTENSHLAG!
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Mexican Style Chipotle Chili

I REALLY love chili. It's usually very easy to make and it's perfect for all those cold winter nights. One great thing about chili is that you can add whatever ingredients you like, such as different types of beans, jalapenos, various herbs and spices and so on until you get the taste you desire or the volume you need. Add a little cornbread on the side and you've got yourself the perfect meal! You can always make extra and freeze it for later.
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Frozen Cilantro Cubes

Cilantro is a delicious herb that can be included in almost any recipe -- salsa, spaghetti, taco meat, salads, dips, etc. It adds a fresh, bright flavor to your food and also has a few health benefits; it is rich in antioxidants, reduces bad cholesterol, and contains lots of minerals.
The only thing that drives me crazy about fresh cilantro is the limited shelf life. Like most fresh foods, if you don't use it quick enough it will go bad way too fast. Fresh cilantro doesn't contain any preservatives so after a week, I find it in my vegetable drawer all slimy and wilty. Thank goodness it's cheap but I hate wasting food!!
I heard from a friend that Trader Joe's sells frozen cilantro cubes in a little pack, although I'm not sure of the price; all I know is that I can buy a bunch of cilantro at Fred Meyer for .50¢ - .70¢ -- so I wondered, how can I make my own frozen cilantro cubes? Here is my little experiment...

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