Gluten Free Pear Clafouties - 10/31/2013

Today, I volunteered for 3 hours at Seeds Community Café in Colorado Springs, CO.  I was scheduled to do salad prep but the assignment was changed to server.  I learned a lot today.  There is always room for improvement. 

After my volunteering, I sat down to lunch.  I had apple cider, beef stroganoff and loaded potato soup.  For dessert, I had a gluten free sugar free Clafouties pastry that was brought in from Olivier Gourmet in Colorado Springs, CO.  Here is a picture of it.

My review of it is this:  It was a nice, lightly sweet pastry.  The pears were soft and fork tender.  It is good either cold or warmed up.  I know that you want to try this.  Olivier Gourmet's website is: http://www.oliviergourmetfoods.com.  It is a local Colorado Springs company.  They also have classic made items as well. 

I would like to arrange a tasting of Olivier Gourmet products on one of my "Monday Night Food Ball" events coming up in November.  If you would like to participate, please e-mail me at mikea1@earthlink.net  My events are on a donation basis.  Happy Halloween to those of you who celebrate.  I'll see you on my next post.  Take care and have a great day.

Lavender Vanilla Bean Caramelized Bananas - 10/30/2013

Hello again.  This post is about Lavender Vanilla Bean Caramelized Bananas that I made recently. I sliced a banana. I coated both sides of the slices in Lavender Vanilla Bean sugar that I got from The Savory Spice Shop in Colorado Springs, CO. 

I melted margarine in a frying pan.  You can use butter if you so desire. Place the sugar coated banana slices into the frying pan and fry for about 1 to 2 minutes a side to get a good caramelizing of the bananas. 

Serve warm with your favorite ice cream, non-daily frozen dessert or Bananas Foster.  Here is a picture of the ones that I made.

I hope you like the picture.  I'm available this Monday, November 4, 2013 for "Monday Night Food Ball".  If you are interested in booking me anywhere from Colorado Springs to Denver, please e-mail me at mikea1@earthlink.net or on my cell/text at (303) 520-1170. 

This is a reminder not to eat yogurt with a knife.  I saw a picture on Twitter of a weather anchor in Denver eating yogurt with a knife.  That is so wrong on different levels.  Yogurt is meant to be eaten with a spoon.  Do you know what a mess kit is?  If you don't, contact me.  Never stop your culinary learning. 

Follow me on Twitter.  My Twitter handle is: @uniquelymike  I'll see you on my next post.  Take care, everyone.

Dole Whip Sundae - 10/29/2013

Hi.  I was going though some pictures today and wanted to share with my audience a picture I had from 2010 of a Dole Whip Sundae I had at Lappert's Ice Cream and Coffee in San Diego, California.  At the time, it cost around $7.00   I don't know what it cost now.  I hope you enjoy the picture.

 

I also have a link to the video that I made of it. Here it is: http://youtu.be/SVy7uX8dt0s
I am available for booking a cooking class on Monday nights called ,"Monday Night Food Ball".  Contact me for details. Twitter: @uniquelymike  E-mail: mikea1@earthlink.net or text at (303) 520-1170 if you are in the Colorado Springs or Denver areas. I know that lots of Denver Dames and Colorado Cuties are out there wanting my treats.  Locking up chocolate isn't a bad thing.  I'll see you on my next post.

Add Bacon To Jack In The Box Tacos - 10/28/2013

Hello, everyone.  I did one hour of volunteer work at Seeds Community Café in Colorado Springs, CO. today.  I made a video last year of adding bacon to Jack In The Box tacos.  Here's the link: http://youtu.be/mPzGc9x9YzM  Try it. You'll like it. 

In other news, I will be starting a Monday Night Food Ball event in the Colorado Springs area in the near future.  I hope to get some good interest in this event.  If you or your group is interested in hosting me for this event, please e-mail me at mikea1@earthlink.net  You can also tweet your request to @uniquelymike  I will do these events on a donation basis.  There is a possibility of doing events on select Thursday nights as well.  Contact me for details.

Remember, your kids will have to know how to cook someday.  Take care and I'll see you on my next post.

Honeycomb Mini Chocolate Bar - 10/27/2013

Hello there.  Here is a link to my video of a Honeycomb Mini Chocolate Bar that I got last year.  It was good.  I got it from Chuao Chocolatier in San Diego, CA.  Enjoy!  I bet you want one or more of these. http://youtu.be/AtMfoFL00hI

I hope you all have a great week and look forward to more posts from me, The Goodie Guy.

Spiced Vanilla Bean Grilled Toast - 10/26/2013

Hello there.  Last night, I made some spiced vanilla bean grilled toast for a snack.  I took sliced bread, spread margarine on one side, sprinkled spiced vanilla bean sugar from the Savory Spice Shop in Colorado Springs, CO on the buttered side and grilled it in a frying pan.  Here is a picture of it.

I put Nutella & chunky peanut butter on the other side.  It is so good.  I bet you would want to make this. You can make two slices of this toast and put peanut butter and Nutella between them and make a sweet breakfast sandwich. 

You can follow me on Twitter. @uniquelymike   I also accept donation by PayPal at mikea1@earthlink.net if you like this blog.  Have a wonderful weekend! I know that I will.

Chocolate Covered Belgian Waffle On A Stick - 10/25/2013

Today, I spent one hour volunteering at Seeds Community Café in Colorado Springs, CO.  I helped set up the restaurant to be open.  I set some table and chairs out on the patio, swept and mopped the floor and polished some silverware.  The people there are nice.  Seeds Community Café is located at 109 E. Pikes Peak Ave. behind Josh & John's Ice Cream in Colorado Springs.  They are on the web at http://www.seedscommunitycafe.org 

Here is a video link to my video that I did in 2010 of Chocolate Covered Belgian Waffles On A Stick from the Carlsbad Street Fair in Carlsbad, CA. http://youtu.be/_LSHcDeqNj8

I'll be working on some more good stuff for you to want.  I'm also accepting donations for this blog to keep on rolling.  I accept Paypal at my e-mail address: mikea1@earthlink.net 

Remember to exercise weekly to work off the goodies.  Take care and I'll see you on my next post.

Pancake Battered Banana Slices - 10/24/2013

Hi again.  Today's blog post is about pancake battered banana slices.  Most pancakes have a batter.  So, why not dip banana slices in them. 

All you need is prepared pancake batter and sliced bananas.  Dip each banana slice into the pancake batter using a fork.  Make sure that the banana is completely covered in the batter.  Pan fry the slices in a non-stick frying pan.  Flip the slices when bubbles start disappearing.  Remove from pan when they are done. 

These are best served warm.  It's an excellent breakfast idea for the kids.  You know that you want this because it's so good.

Remember, you can follow me on Twitter @uniquelymike  My e-mail address is mikea1@earthlink.net  You can leave me comments on here and by e-mail and Twitter.   

The Goodie Guy - 10/21/13

Hello.  I am Michael Alexander.  I am known as The Goodie Guy. I currently live in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  It has been said that people want what I have because it's so good.  Well, that's why I created this blog.  I'll show people what I have and they will want whatever it is I have. 

Here is a picture of a Nutella Filled Strawberry.

All you need for this is strawberries and Nutella.  The only kitchen tools needed are a knife and a tomato corer.  Cut the green tops off of the strawberries. Core out some of the inside of the strawberries.  Fill each strawberry with Nutella.  Chill if desired.  Set the filled strawberries out on a plate and watch them disappear. 

If you would like to know more about me, please e-mail me at: mikea1@earthlink.net  You can also find me on Twitter at: @uniquelymike  That is also my Youtube handle. 

Take care and I'll see you next time.