The Foodie Patootie

National Oatmeal Cookie Day | Oatmeal Cookie Shots

Whoever said that drinking your calories is wrong needs to go somewhere. When something tastes this right, how can it be wrong? Well, friends, it’s National Oatmeal Cookie Day and I’m taking some shots....

National Corned Beef & Cabbage Day | Corned Beef & Cabbage Sandwiches

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! Are you planning on drinking green beer or partying like a rockstar on a Monday? Well, I plan on eating this for leftovers. It’s also National Corned Beef &...

National Artichoke Hearts Day | Creamy Green Pizza for #SundaySupper

This Sunday Supper is all about greens. After all, St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow and let’s face it- greens are delicious! Today is also National Artichoke Hearts Day. If you are new around these...

National Pears Hélène Day | Pears Belle Hélène

My strength, and greatest interest, is Italian food. After all, I’ve learned from some of the best- my family. I love all cuisines- my shelves of cookbooks can attest to that- but you’ll find...

National Potato Chip Day | Sweet Potato Chips

Ah, the potato. There are so many great things to do with this starch. My favorites, in order, are: French Fries. Really, how does one stop eating french fries? I think I could eat...

National Coconut Torte Day | Luck O’ The Irish Coconut Cream Torte

Whenever I think of coconuts, I think of contestants whacking the crap out of them and drinking coconut water on Survivor. This is the reason why I tried coconut water in the first place....

National Baked Scallops Day | Breaded Baked Scallops

You all are going to think I’m crazy, but I am not a fan of scallops. I’ve tried them a handful of times and have found them to be too chewy for my tastes...

National Oatmeal-Nut Waffles Day | Oatmeal-Nut Waffles

Being that it’s National Oatmeal-Nut Waffles Day, I didn’t have too much leeway on the meal I make. See, this is what I was talking about yesterday. When the food holiday is so specific,...

National Blueberry Popover Day | Blueberry Lemon Popovers

This recipe is being revamped, as I’ve heard that some people have had problems with it. Back to the recipe testing. Please stay tuned for updates. I go back and forth on some of...

National Meatball Day | Teriyaki Quinoa “Meatballs” for #SundaySupper

First, I rarely make meatless meals. Everything usually comes with beef or more often, chicken. Since I’m part Cuban, you can imagine that I love me some pork also. This Sunday Supper meatless theme...