The Kitchen Think: This Week’s Most Interesting Food News

December11

The week isn’t nearly over, but there’s a lot of interesting food news out there!

Sriracha hot sauce is one of my passions, as you know from a post I wrote  earlier this year. Now, for all of you who share my passion, there’s A Sriracha documentary available online. Here’s a preview:

 

 

When my kids were little I used to swaddle them tightly so they looked like burritos. I’d call them my little burrito babies. Well, now there’s an official burrito baby blanket that looks exactly like a tortilla. Want one for Christmas? Order it here.

 

Interesting food news: Baby Burrito Blanket

 

Fast food workers nationwide protested a few days ago over low wages. They’re asking for $15 an hour. Fast food owners say that’s too much, and it would force them to use robots and automation. That reminded me of this video:

Are you following “TipsforJesus” on Instagram? Apparently there’s a mystery good Samaritan going around the country (and Mexico!) leaving outrageous tips for the wait staff. Who are the mysterious tippers? Valley Wag says former PayPal VP Jack Selby is one of them.

Interesting food news: TipsforJesus

I’d love to have enough money to be that generous… wouldn’t you?

Finally, if you are a visual learner, here’s the perfect cookbook for you, Picture Cook: See. Make. Eat. Fully illustrated with step-by-step instructions on how to make your favorite comfort food recipes. Have a peek:

 

Nacho Chicken Drumstick Casserole

January5

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, the Twelve Drummers Drumming needed only one thing: drumsticks!

Mama obliged with an easy-to-make chicken drumstick casserole. My kids are nacho-fanatics, but everyone likes different toppings. I make the basic casserole and put little bowls of jalapeños, sour cream, lime, chopped onions, cilantro and guacamole on the side so everyone can create their own enchantment.

This is a deliciously easy way to end our celebration of the 12-Days of Christmas!

Merry, merry, merry! Happy holidays everyone…

 

 

 

Hi…
I’m Christina Chavez

I was a TV journalist for many years, but with a house full of kids I decided to come off the road, go to culinary school and follow my passion for cooking. Mama’s High Strung is all about food… everything from creative recipe ideas to some really cool kitchen gadgets and cooking tips. I live in Chicago, but I love to travel and write about my food discoveries! You can reach me by email: mamashighstrung@gmail.com