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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Famous Tebo Brownies

This is a recipe that has been used in my family for years. My mom was born a Tebo (without the w, so no relation to you know who) and the Tebo family is famous for a few things, well two things. There is a Mt. Tebo in Washington state and this mouth watering brownie recipe that was passed down from my great grandmother.
Now, I like simple food and this recipe is definitely simple. It seems like people are always adding extra "goodies" to their food to make it taste better, which is not always necessary especially if you are watching your calories or fat intake. Some would add caramel, chocolate chips, frosting, etc to these brownies but honestly they don't need it! They are tasty as is -- chewey, chocolatey, delicious and simple. Don't get me wrong, they pack about 200 calories per brownie... but it's well worth it.
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