China Chow

Halloween donut spiders This time of year, thoughts are turning toward what amusing ghoulies, ghosties, and long-leggedy beasties will show up on our doorsteps on Halloween night. Yes, it is almost time for trick-or-treaters to make their way to our front doors! My favorite Halloween payout to these little extortionists is usually a non-frozen ice pop or two. I like ice pops because they are extremely inexpensive (a box of 100 for under $5); parents like ice pops because they are safe (if punctured by mean spirits, they leak); and the kids love ‘em because, well, they are kids and think I give them ... Read Full Story

Today I am posting a recipe tha I came up with. When I was in my early 20's I got this recipe from my mother, I liked it really well, but lost it. My mother has passed away since then, so I had to experiment until I came up with the right taste. this is called "Chinese Hamburger Casserole". Please try it and let me know what you think. Chinese Hamburger Casseroles Servings: 8 Note: you may want to let casserole cool about 10 minutes or more after removing from oven. very hot! 1½ Pounds Hamburger 1 Cup Celery, Diced 1 Cup Onion, Diced ... Read Full Story

Want to make a fun, yummy summer dessert? Butterscotch haystacks are an alternative to chocolate desserts. This dessert is so easy to make that you can even have your kids help you with this recipe. Ingredients: 1 2/3 (11oz package) cups butterscotch flavored morsels 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 8 1/2 oz or 2 cans (5 oz each) chow mein noodles 7 oz miniature marshmellows Line cooking trays with wax paper. Microwave butterscotch morsels in microwave safe bowl, for 1 minute, stir. If not melted, microwave at additional intervals of 10-20 seconds until smooth. Stir in peanut butter until combined. Add chow mein noodles ... Read Full Story

Hawaiian Steak Strips Recipe Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained1-1/2 lb round steak1 jar beef gravy (or dry package and water)1 bell pepperCrunchy chow mein noodles1/2 lb mushrooms1/2 tsp salt Preparations: 1. Cut pepper into strips. 2. Slice mushrooms.3. Preheat dutch oven to 350 degrees.Cut steak into 1/4" strips.4. Heat oil. Add steak, onion, pepper, mushrooms and salt.5. Brown meat, stirring constantly.6. Drain and add water chestnuts and gravy.7. Cover and simmer 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. 8. Serve over rice.9. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles. Read Full Story

China Chow (born April 1974 in London, England) is a British actress. She is the daughter of restaurateur Michael Chow and late model/designer Tina Chow. Her father is of Chinese and Scottish descent, while her mother was of German and Japanese descent. She also has a brother who is 2 years younger. Her aunt is actress and onetime Bond girl Tsai Chin. Before becoming an actress, China was the first college graduate in her family, majoring in psychology at Scripps College. She then spent several years following in her mother's footsteps working as a model for Shiseido cosmetics, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. Her ... Read Full Story