Warming Up Cold Winter Nights

We spent some time today playing in the snow.  Building snow caves, making snow angels (for some strange reason my angel did not have a head) and trying to shovel snow off our roof.  Once we were back inside with our cheeks all cold and rosy, all I could think of was chili.  Nothing fancy, just a warm meaty meal to warm our bellies.  I had planned on a Texas style (no bean) chili, but I couldn't do it.  Sam and I love beans, and they're so good for you, so why not.  Just before the chili would have been done and ready to eat, I ran to the freezer and pulled out a bag of green peppers.  These were frozen at the end of the "farm stand season".  Sarah (the owner) whose is married to Sam's 1st cousin Ed (the farmer) handed me a box of peppers and told me to freeze them.  So I did.  Don't worry, I will share more on the farm stand later. 

It looks & smells delish!

Hot Pickles

Okay, so not all of my posts are going to be about Mexican food.  Some posts may not reference food at all for that matter.  But for the most part you can count on something SPICY.  Today, at the encouragement of my good friend Sue of Above The Dam Jam, I signed up for the "pickle class" that will take place this fall in Orono.  You see, I make hot pickles (my husband Sam tells me they really are not that hot - but they have got some kick and great flavor to boot).  We will be attending this class to gather all the knowledge and legal ability to get my pickles on the market.   Good times!

For the Love of Mexican

So here I am living in Maine and craving good Mexican food.  I mean authentic GOOD Mexican food. Well it Seems the only way to satisfy my craving in this far North East area is to make it myself.  This blog was created to chronicle the process of shopping for, preparing, growing and creating those spicy, fun and delicioso meals!  So let the fiesta begin.