Octopi Stir-fry: No thanks!

My son loves to make stir-fry. He loves to mix it up a bit and try new things. I encourage that, I do. Lately, however, he has been making some really strange stir-fry meals {usually for lunch} that leave me a little queasy. 

Some of his recent recipes have been less than desirable {to me, at least}. He made a sardine stir-fry, a "some other fish in a can" stir-fry and most recently, this:

Octopi stir-fry

In case that view isn't close enough {to make you lose your lunch}, I offer you this:

Yeah - that's what I said.  He enjoyed it thoroughly!  I am not a big fan of calamari at all  in general.  There is something about the little legs in my mouth that is just plain unappetizing to me.

What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?

Starfrit Ceramic Blade Chef's Knife Review and Giveaway at Snafood

I just wanted to give you a heads up on a fantastic giveaway going on at Snafood! She is giving away a Starfrit Ceramic Blade Knife! These are really wonderful - I reviewed one on Eighty MPH Mom (which also has a giveaway - only a couple of days left!)

 You have two chances to win one of these wonderful knives:

 Good luck!

 

Proscuitto Pizza from Shade Hotel!

I recently stayed at Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach for a Bloggers Brunch and it was fabulous!  My last night there, I was pretty tired and didn't feel like going out to eat, so I ordered room service.  I ordered their Proscuitto Pizza which also had caramelized onions, pine nuts, parmesan cheese and feta cheese.  It was absolutely heavenly, and I think I am going to have to try to make this at home.

If you are ever in the Manhattan Beach/L.A. area, I highly recommend the Shade Boutique Hotel. No compensation of any kind was received for this post. I just really loved it!

Do You Love Recipe Contests?

I have to admit, I have never entered a recipe contest though I have been tempted many times. I have compiled a list of contests for those of you who might wish to try your luck with one or more of your yummy dishes. Take a look over the right hand side for a list of current recipe contests - let me know if you plan to enter any!

PARDON THE DUST!

I am playing around with a few things here (so confused - it's quite a mess LOL), but I hope to have The Speedy Gourmet up and running again soon!

It's been a little slow!

I know it's been a little slow around here and I do apologize. I have some things lined up and some delicious recipes to share with you. I also want to tell you about the Leap into Spring event coming up on my sister blog, Eighty MPH Mom. Some of the yummy sponsors include Fairytale Brownies, The Popcorn Factory, Eli's Cheesecake, Taffy Tree and Bake Me a Wish!

 Make sure you post the Leap into Spring button on your blog - you will get extra entries! Melissa and I are so excited for this event to start!

Great Giveaways going on at Eighty MPH Mom!

I have some yummy giveaways going on over at Eighty MPH Mom - you don't want to miss these!

Eighty MPH Mom-Carousel Cakes - Oprah's Favorite RED VELVET CAKE (3-5)

Eighty MPH Mom - $20 Domino's Pizza gift card (2-25)

Eighty MPH Mom - Heidi's Heavenly Cookies Asst. (2-22) 

Eighty MPH Mom - Wanchai Ferry Prize Pack and $25 Target gift card (3-3) 

Of course there are other giveaways too, such as a Rubbermaid Drawer organizer, L'Occitane (you pick the prize, up to $60!), and Lysol No-Hands soap system!