Yes, I didn’t think it would come this soon, but it has. Predicting 101/102 degrees for the next 3/4 days. Now, I know some of you in the West – Arizona, New Mexico, are used to that . And I know that it is not unusual around Phoenix to have several days of hotter weather, but it’s the humidity here that gets you, not so much the heat. So with the heat index it will closer to 110/115 for the next few days. So, yes, IT IS TOO HOT TO BAKE!!! Sorry! I never thought I would say that, but, it’s true. Fellow Foodies – No TWD today. But head on over the Tuesday’s with Dorie and see how the rest of the group fared with Andrea’s Pick – Coconut-Roasted Pineapple Dacquoise.
Since I didn’t bake, I will tell you about some Blogger Bytes from the kitchen.
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Spicy Shrimp and Pasta
This is a quick, easy, and delicious seafood dish from Tracey’s Culinary Adventures. Tracey used fettuccine. She modified the recipe from The Life and Loves of Grumpy's Honeybunch who had participated in the Presto Pasta Night. It came originally from Cooking Light using Penne Pasta. WHEW!! I used just plain broad noodles (cause I just didn’t feel like making pasta). No matter what pasta you use, use this recipe – it’s good. Thanks to Tracey and Shelby. GREAT dish!!
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Chicago Style Chicken Vesuvio
Thanks to Marie at Proud Italian Cook for this yummy chicken dish. It has it all – flavor, GARLIC, peas, potatoes, wine. Delicious!!!
June 23, 2009 at 7:06 PM
I hear ya. The heat index is over 100 here today. The oven stays off.
June 23, 2009 at 7:09 PM
If it weren’t for air-conditioning, there’s no way I’d be baking anything either. What is it with this heat wave? (though at least it’s probably a bit less humid in Central TX than in Louisiana…)
June 23, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Wow, your photo is gorgeous! Your chicken Vesuvio looks great! I’m so glad you liked it, you made my day! It’s hot and very humid here in Chicagoland, thank goodness for AC!
Hugs to you,
Marie
June 24, 2009 at 5:09 AM
Ugh, I hear that. I am so not a fan of the heat! Give me clouds and fall weather any day. Save this one for later!
June 25, 2009 at 8:11 PM
That looks good to me, even though it’s not cake!
June 25, 2009 at 8:30 PM
Man that is hot. Here in Idaho we have the best summers. It’s cool and crisp in the am and pm and just about 85 in the day time! Our winters are long and we get a ton of snow but it’s well worth the wait for the summer months. Your food looks incredible!
June 26, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Idaho does have great summers. I was there in 1969 – yeah 40 years ago, but I remember.
Thanks for coming by.
June 29, 2009 at 3:05 PM
I *so* understand. Our poor central air is chugging along the best it can. I never though I’d think that 90 was a break in the heat!