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Happy Birthday, Payaso – Chocoflan

Happy Birthday, Payaso – Chocoflan

Happy Birthday to the one and only, Payaso!  The Payaso and I were both born in the same year, and for the next six months, he’ll be one number in age higher than me; something I like to remind him of on a daily basis 

Meatless Monday #3 – Mixed Greens with Roasted Golden Beets & Strawberries | Kenny Chesney Concert

Meatless Monday #3 – Mixed Greens with Roasted Golden Beets & Strawberries | Kenny Chesney Concert

Hello spring!  I love the fresh air, sunshine and the warmer weather.  Spring is really here in Minnesota, and we couldn’t be more excited.  The Payaso and I ate outside on the deck for the first time last night, and it was glorious.  From the 

Braised Pork Shoulder & Tomatillo Salsa

Braised Pork Shoulder & Tomatillo Salsa

Feliz (happy) Cinco de Mayo, happy people!  It’s Saturday morning, the sun is starting to shine, the birds are waking up and eating at the feeders, and we’re enjoying a nice cup of coffee on the deck.  Oh, how I love this time of year 

May the 4th & Peanut Butter Cookies with a Kick

May the 4th & Peanut Butter Cookies with a Kick

May the 4th be with you, and you, and you!  I’ve been saying this to most everyone I encounter today, and I love that some people get it, and others seem perplexed by it.  For those that don’t know, May the 4th is what you 

Spaghetti with Shrimp and Leeks

Spaghetti with Shrimp and Leeks

Hello, hello!  How is everyone doing?  Finally, a blog post comes from the Gringo.  It’s hard to believe that I haven’t blogged in three weeks!  I caught a nasty bug that gave me a respiratory infection, and I’ve spent a lot of time sleeping and 

Little Big Town – Thursday, April 5, 2018

Little Big Town – Thursday, April 5, 2018

Happy Wednesday, folks! Last Thursday the Payaso and I went to see Little Big Town in concert at Target Center.  We had tickets in the sixth row on the floor, and the view was absolutely amazing.  If you ever get the chance to see this 

Meatless Monday #2 – Mushroom & Leek Frittata

Meatless Monday #2 – Mushroom & Leek Frittata

Happy Monday!  Where did the weekend go?  Time flies when you’re having fun.  The Payaso and I had a busy weekend, and I think we are both feeling the effects of not having enough down time.  Maybe five things over the course of three and 

Chicken “Fajitas” Crock Pot Style

Chicken “Fajitas” Crock Pot Style

It’s finally Friday!  I’ve heard from some of you that you are looking for some more crock pot recipes from the Gringo.  Look no further because this one right here is not only easy, but you can use the chicken in all sorts of ways. 

Baked Chicken with Broccoli & Bacon

Baked Chicken with Broccoli & Bacon

Dear Mother Nature:  Please lady –  enough is enough.  We’re ready for Spring!  No. More. Snow!  Signed, Gringo and the majority of other Midwesterners. I came home from work yesterday, and there was the Payaso, bundled up like Randy, Ralphie’s brother in A Christmas Story, 

Let’s Celebrate | Banana Cake

Let’s Celebrate | Banana Cake

Hello, hello, hello… Today marks the one month-a-versary for Living La Vida Gringo.  What a month it’s been!  From learning the difference between posts and pages, how to embed a printable recipe into a post, and how to incorporate social media to bring people to