Trying to reduce some inventory for the new year. Everything in my etsy shop is marked down by 50%. Yeap thats right ... HALF OFF!!!

Come and get it while it is still there. Trying to make some room for new stuff!

www.RosaMariasKitchen.etsy.com

Had a very busy weekend. A lot of stuff has been shipping which keeps me extra busy.

I just posted a new widget to showcase treasuries that I'm either featured in or have made. Check them out!

I have been away for WAY TOO LONG!

Things have been super busy though.

I participated in my first big craft show - Valley Merry Christmas. It was somewhat of a success. Your first one, you never know what to expect. If I do it next year I will know not to make so much!

My shop on etsy has been super busy this season. And I'm very thankful for that. I just need to find a way to keep caught up on my shipping.

If you have any suggestions for new jam ideas - let me know!

Mojito Chicken for Dinner

Last night for dinner I decided to make mojito chicken with my mojito jelly. I had 3 large chicken breasts and used a 1/2 pint of the mojito jelly - this was a little overkill but I used it all anyways. I could have easily done 5-6 chicken breasts if not more with the 1/2 pint.

I turned them a couple of times and kept them in the jelly (which was a little runny) for probably 2 hours. I then put them on a medium/high heat grill. The outside of the chicken had this nice crusty sweet taste and the inside was nice and juicy.

I served this roasted onions and brussel sprouts - also done on the grill, and a side of rice.

I of course made enough for left overs and can't wait to eat it for lunch today.

Check out the mojito jelly at: http://www.etsy.com/listing/51887312/mojito-jelly

We are on the Home & Garden Showcase today. The featured item is Red Onion Marmalade ...

Check it out! http://www.etsy.com/showcase.php?showcase_id=home_and_garden_

It is great to top burgers or meatloafs. If you find another great way to cook with it, share your thoughts with us!

Made a great batch of Hot Pepper Butter tonight. The house still smells "hot" from it. I brought some to a party last night as a dipper for pigs in a blanket. It was a big hit. We also had hot ham & cheese sandwiches that I spread it on. Gave it that hot and sweet taste that it was missing.
Check it out: http://www.etsy.com/listing/52357329/hot-pepper-butter-mustard

I have been thinking about trying to make this with carmalized onions instead of peppers. Will keep you informed if I decide to try it!

Made an amazing batch of strawberry honey tonight. Check it out: http://www.etsy.com/listing/52463584/strawberry-honey

It would go great on ice cream (may have to dig into it tonight!), to mix in with your favorite homemade salad dressing or on your morning biscuit.

Welcome to my first blog! I have a little shop on Etsy.com - RosaMariasKitchen.etsy.com

There I sell my creations from my kitchen. I have pestos, jellies, jams & marmalades.

Please vote above for my next creation!