Chatty Patty's Place

Travel and food are two of the best parts of life. Food sustains us . It helps us to grow strong and stay healthy. But, it’s so much more than that. If it were just about sustenance, we’d all eat a basic and boring diet. It’s about tastes and flavor. It’s about trying new things and delighting your taste buds. Travel is almost as wonderful. It’s your chance to see the world. To meet new people, to enjoy new cultures, and to learn more about the world, and more about yourself. Travel enriches our lives , helps us to grow and develop and changes our outlook on the world. Travel is fantastic, food is amazing . So, what about the two together. A dream comes true? For many of us, a big part of traveling to a new place is getting to sample local foods and eat in exotic restaurants. We spend a week or two exploring new tastes and new culinary ideas. We delight in new meals and fresh foods. Then, we return home and forget all about it. Very few of us try to recreate these tastes at h...

Make a delicious, warm meal for your family. There is nothing like a nice hot bowl of chili on a cold day. I received some KIVA Hot & Sweet Spanish Paprika to review and I decided to make a big pot of chili for my family using it. The KIVA Sweet Spanish paprika gave my chili a nice smoky flavor.  It really enhanced my chili.  Since I used the sweet paprika,  my husband added a pinch of the hot paprika to his chili to give it a little bite.  Here is the recipe: (Ingredients) Olive oil 1/2 large onion chopped 2 cloves of garlic minced 3 small peppers (various colors) chopped small 2 lbs ground beef 1 can of red kidney beans (drain and rinse) 1 can of white cannelini beans (drain and rinse) 1 tbsp of KIVA Sweet or Hot Smoked Paprika 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder a pinch of nutmeg 1 jar of tomato sauce salt  pepper (Directions) Sautee the onions and peppe...

I was given the opportunity to review the Savvy Silicone Premium Utensil and Pot Holder Set. The set is very well made and there is a nice weight the utensils.   I really like this set for baking because it has the key pieces that I use when baking.  Those pieces include: Multi Use Spatula Grill Brush Spoon 2 Thick Hot Pads The pieces are very well made and premium quality.  They are very comfortable to hold and handle.   I love that the pot holders are multi functional and a nice thick surface. This set makes a nice gift idea for the cook in your life. Here is more information about these products: COMMERCIAL QUALITY. A unique collection of non-toxic food grade silicone products. Heat resistant up to 500 degrees. Dishwasher Safe, BPA Free and FDA Approved BIGGER. BETTER. FIRMER. STRONGER. LONGER. This distinctive top-notch superi...

 received this great silicone utensil set from Ozeri to review and I was really impressed with the quality of the set.   The pieces are very well made and I love that they are non stick and glide nicely in my pots and pans while I cook.  The set includes many of the most used utensils that I personally use on a weekly basis.  I especially like that the pieces are so colorful.  It brightens up my kitchen and makes it easy for me to see and grab the piece that I need right away when cooking. The bonus utensil holder nestles all the pieces perfectly. This set is for sale on Amazon.  Please visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0SL54F Check out all of the great features of the Ozeri 11 piece silicone all in one utensil set. All-in-one 11 piece set includes a large serving Spoon, locking tongs, Soup Ladle, pasta server, Skimmer, whisk, 4 multi-sized spatulas and a bonus utensil holder. Carefully crafted from a durabl...

I do a lot of camping and  tailgating in the summer time at auto race tracks and it can get really expensive eating at the track. This portable cooking pot is convenient, easy to store and carry and has its own ignition source.  The only thing I have to supply is the fuel. It is well made from aluminum alloy and stainless  steel and can withstand high temperatures. I love that the pots have foldable handles that are coated in silicone to make them easy to hold and use and protect my fingers from burning. The ignition system is small and convenient and easy to store in a pocket and carry with its carrying case. This kit is perfect for camping, tailgating, hiking and so many more outdoor uses. The stackable pots are perfect for heating foods and taking from the heat source to eating.  Cook and eat from the pot easily.  Great for heating up beverages too! LEAVE NO TRACE: Adheres to "Leave No Trace" principles set forth by the US Forest Service,...