Hiya! I'm Christina Tino Marie Koncker, and I'm "Bringing the heat to Midwestern eats, served with a slice of Minnesota nice."
Bubly Bounce Review – All 5 Caffeinated Flavors Bubly now comes with more pep, with a new lightly caffeinated lineup called Bubly Bounce. Each of the five flavors contains 35 mg (per 12-ounce can) of caffeine, which is just the right amount for a mid-afternoon perk that you won’t pay for later by being kept…
These adult-friendly Green Eggs and Spam Tacos are a fun and flavorful breakfast that feature crispy fried spam, sauteed spinach, and roasted garlic chimichurri eggs. No green food coloring required! This is undoubtedly one of the most fun recipes I’ve created. A childhood fan of Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs and Ham is the book I…
Sugar cookie meets Coconut Rice Krispie Treats in this delectable tender-crisp Coconut Rice Krispie Cookie. This cookie is a textural Bombshell with a capital B. It’s like a sugar cookie met a Coconut Rice Krispie Treat. It’s tender-crisp with layers of texture that make it an enjoyable eat beyond the bangin’ flavor of the cookie…
Give ho-hum scrambled eggs an instant flavor (and color!) boost with a spoonful of bright, herbaceous Roasted Garlic Chimichurri. Pair it with spam (or ham) for Green Eggs and Spam (Ham) for a super fun breakfast Dr. Seuss would approve of. Chee-mee-CHOO-ree! It’s as fun to say as it is delicious to eat. And chimichurri…
These smoky little Air Fryer Chickpeas offer a healthy, low-carb alternative to processed snacks when crunchy cravings strike. I first encountered crunchy chickpeas in the snack aisle. A successful impulse purchase was made that day. I enjoyed them. I believe they were seasoned simply with sea salt. They were delightfully crunchy and light. However, I…
I adore a stuffed mushroom. It seems like such an elevated appetizer, but it’s quite approachable. And it involves the use of cream cheese, which is almost always a guarantee of deliciousness. They are also incredibly versatile. I was feeling chorizo when I came up with this recipe for Keto Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms. Chorizo has…
Waterloo Sparkling Water Reviewed The fizzy water craze is one I have happily thrown myself into. I’m not a fan of sugary beverages and plain ‘ol water can get a bit monotonous. But add some fizz and some flavor and water is exciting again. There are a lot of brands on the market now; I…
Canned green chiles and jalapenos bring effortless zing to this fiery, yet comforting Zesty Baked Potato Soup. Baked Potato Soup is easily in my top 10 favorite soups to make. It’s simple, uses ingredients that are easy to acquire, and has a comforting, rustic vibe. Baking the potatoes beforehand adds a beautiful texture to the…