We lost one...

I remember the first time I heard the "Frank" album and I realized Amy Winehouse is a musical genius. For her to release such a paramount album at the age of 19 was a major feat. It didn't earn all of the accolades that Back to Black received but I loved it. When I heard about her constant struggle with alcoholism and drugs, I was rooting for her to overcome. Unfortunately my wish was not granted. Amy Winehouse was found dead today at her London home. I cried and cried and cried when I first found out. Her talent is amazing and definitely a rare find. Amy, May you now have the peace you so desperately needed. You music will live on forever.

Addiction is an unholy war...

Meatless meatballs

Typically, I'm not a fan of fake meat. The ones I've tried thus far have left much to be desired. So, I had low expectations. The low expectations were replaced with excitement once I tasted my first bite. These meatballs are an EXCELLENT substitute and taste very close to actual meatballs. These are also natural and aren't filled with artificial fillers that many meat substitutes have, which is very important to me. I just baked a few in the oven to get a feel for the taste before I actually used them in a recipe. I will likely make a stroganoff pasta with these. Stay tuned...