Eclectic Mama Angel

 Hey friends,  You know sometimes we get so caught up in recreating and creating, that we forget about the meals that got us to this point. You know, the meals you learned how to cook before you learned how to “create” In my case, the meals my grandmothers, aunts, uncles and of course, my mom would make for us. I would watch my mom cook with such ease and love. She would also fuss at us, about being in the way, or in her kitchen hovering while she is cooking. There aren’t a lot of steps to making those dishes, sometimes there are but, for the most part the main ingredient is always LOVE.  Because my cooking style is so “eclectic”, in addition to stepping outside the box, I also love to revisit and make “normal” home cooked meals. Smothered pork chops for me, is a normal unbothered meal. It’s one of those dishes I learned without using measurements, so be patient with me here, lol. I will do my best to give you the ingredients but, the measurements are a taste and add as d...

 Friends! Friends! FRIEEENNNDDSS!! Listen, if we are going to be friends, we have to make sure to keep each other in the know about things. How come so many of my friends have known about this popcorn hack and never shared it with me? Some of you I will give the benefit of the doubt because we just met. BUT, if you have known me and this is how you have been making popcorn…..why the hold out? Simple, easy, and affordable. Three of my favorite things! Now mind you, safety is always first. This may not be for everyone. Although, many friends have said they have been making their popcorn this way for years, please make sure to be careful, so as not to get burned or cause damage. Children should be assisted by an adult.  Now, when I saw this I had to try it, because it’s so quick and easy. Movie night will never be the same. Tips: I like melted butter on the raw kernels before popping. However, to avoid getting melted butter everywhere, you can pour over cooked popcorn instead. Us...

 Omg! I am back. I took a little hiatus from blogging but,  I am back and ready to share some recipes and chitchat. It’s been an interesting 2022, so far for me and my clan. But, we keep going because that is what we do. I hope your 2022 has been filled with joy, adventure and most of all good FOOD.  Let’s talk pancakes. I’m sure most people are familiar with the pre-made just add water boxes. Hey if that’s what you like I am not judging. I too have used the pre made pancake mix. I usually add an egg to it. But, if you don’t get that water to batter ratio correct, you get thin flat pancakes or, dense over beaten pancakes. Or, you find yourself in the never ending spiral of, adding more water, or, more batter to get the right consistency, lol. Well making homemade from scratch pancakes is not hard nor time consuming. Most of the ingredients you already have on hand, in the fridge and pantry. Pancakes, unlike a lot of dishes can be made all year round, for breakfast lunch a...