Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 09:07 PM

Beer, Combos, and Fantasy Football

My guys crack me up! Look how I found them a little while ago:

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Mal and Murphy are having quite the night tonight. They’ve got beer and Combos and fantasy football on the agenda.

Murphy is giving Mal some great picks for this week’s fantasy football roaster. ;-)

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Dinner

A couple of week ago, the folks at PAMA sent me a sample of their Pomegranate Liqueur to review on my blog. They were also hosting the Cooking with PAMA Contest for a chance to WIN a trip to the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen, so obviously, I had to enter a recipe. FOOD & FINE Classic in Aspen!?!?! Yes, please! :mrgreen:

Pomegranate Pumpkin Ravioli

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 tbsp PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh)
  • Shake of nutmeg
  • Roasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
  • 1 package of frozen cheese ravioli

Directions:

  • Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan (minus the pumpkin seeds and ravioli) and blend well.
  • Heat sauce on low heat and continue to stir until smooth.
  • Cook cheese ravioli as directed on package.
  • Top ravioli with sauce, pumpkin seeds, and additional grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

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The Pomegranate Pumpkin sauce was delicious! It was great on raviolis as well as by itself… or on crackers! ;-)  I could not stop eating it!

The texture was nice and smooth– almost like a light pumpkin mousse, but not nearly as sweet, a tad cheesy, and with a tart kick of pomegranate from the PAMA liqueur. I wonder how it would taste mixed into oatmeal?

[REWIND]

Afternoon Eats

After breakfast, I grabbed an iced coffee to take with me to NuVal. It was a chilly morning in Boston today, so it took me quite awhile to finish my iced coffee. Just the thought of cold weather made it tough to drink! Of course, I managed! ;-)

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Lunch #1: Cranberry Orange Pure Bar

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And banana + peanut butter mash. Love this snack!

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When I got home from work, I made lunch #2: toasted potato bread with Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam cheese, sliced apple, and a drizzle of honey. Holy yum!

I ate the remaining apple slices with a little more Mt. Tam smeared on them.

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While the guys do their fantasy football thing, I’m off to veg and catch up with my DVR. I’m so behind on all of my shows: The Hills, The City, The Office, How I Met Your Mother, Big Bang Theory, Modern Family, Ellen, and Oprah! Lots of boob tube time ahead!

Good night!!!

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41 Comments on “Beer, Combos, and Fantasy Football”

  1. #1 Food Makes Fun Fuel Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    That recipe rocks! Have fun with tivo,I forgot I need to watch HIMYM still

  2. #2 Peanut Butter Bliss Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    Tina that is a fabulous snack of peanut butter and a mashed banana!! I will be trying that very soon!

  3. #3 Whitney @ Lettuce Love Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    Haha that first pic cracked me up :)

  4. #4 candice Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    I loooove nut butter-banana mashes–delightful, mushy snack! That is a lovely sauce, too. It screams “autumn” to me. :)

  5. #5 Light Delight with TouTou Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    Pomegranate Liqueur + Pumpkin sauces? I bet it’s delicious with bold flavors!

  6. #6 Jenny Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    I’ll never understand Fantasy football so catching up on the dvr is a fav hobby of mine instead too!

  7. #7 JessicaR Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    Haha, I can totally relate! Last week my boyfriend and I had to leave the gym early because he needed to rush home and change one of his players. I swear every time I turn on the computer I find a fantasy football browser window open!

  8. #8 Madeline @ Greens and Jeans Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    man, sometimes a night in front of the tv is exactly what the doctor ordered!

  9. #9 Estela @ Weekly Bite Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    Ha! The Combos make me laugh! I totally use to eat those in high school!

  10. #10 Lauren @ eater not a runner Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    In oatmeal that would probably be delish!

  11. #11 Katy @ These Beautiful Feet Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    Ha! My husband is obsessed with pugs so that picture gave me the feeling I was looking into the future ;) . Those raviolis look amazing. I never would have thought to mix pumpkin + pomegranate liquer..very interesting and yummy looking. Let us know how it tastes in oats!

  12. #12 Cynthia (It All Changes) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    THey are a cute pair. Reminds me of Leo and Hunni sitting and watching TV together :-)

  13. #13 Jessica (Sidewalk Theologian) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    I love HIMYM!

  14. #14 Stephanie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    My mom got me this liqueur 2 years ago for Christmas and I thought it was fantastic! Of course then cooking wasn’t numero uno on my mind, so it didn’t get incorporated into a recipe ;) however your meal looks absolutely delicious. What a creative combo!

  15. #15 Lizzy Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    my favorite shows are all your favs too! the hills was real good this week! :) enjoy

  16. #16 Stephanie @ Foodie McFood Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    How I Met Your Mother is the best show on TV. HILARIOUS.

  17. #17 *Andrea* Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    i love the city and hills haha. and ellen cracks me up – she’’s an awesome person. again, congrats on the book offer!!!! please do a signing in boston (where i live too) when it comes out :)

  18. #18 Jessica @ How Sweet It Is Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    Looks like a fun night! I love mind numbing TV.

  19. #19 Katie Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:29 pm

    I love Modern Family and How I met Your Mother both are hilarious. Ellen is my go to talk show :)

    Sounds like the boys got it ALLLL figured out. Men ;) So easy to please. Glad Mal has a buddy to do the guy stuff with.

  20. #20 Kathleen Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    Tina, what is your 5 year plan?

    Mine is to get a permanent job for next year (in a one year deal now) and keep moving up, have one more child, and get out of debt 100%.

  21. #21 Leah Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    My TV agenda includes America’s Next Top Model, The Office, 30 Rock, Heroes, Oprah, Project Runway, and Models of the Runway. After a long week of reading business cases, work, and non-stop meetings, I can wait to let my brain turn to mush – aaah. :)

  22. #22 Bree Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    I really like PAMA (usually with a splash of vodka!). I never thought to cook with it, but now you have me thinking…

  23. #23 Joelle (The Pancake Girl) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    Oh my gosh, where in the world do you get your recipe ideas?! They always look incredible! I need to get more creative in the kitchen me thinks.

  24. #24 Jenna Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    wow tina that sounds like a great recipe! you are always so clever, how do you come up with these?!
    jenna

  25. #25 Melissa (Melissa Likes To Eat) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 11:37 pm

    Yummy ravioli!!!!! Pumpkin anything is great in my book!

  26. #26 Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 12th, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    Awww, I love potato bread. Reminds me of my Grandmother. She always had it in the house and was more than willing to fix me delicious sandwiches with it.

  27. #27 Bekah Reply to this comment
    on Nov 13th, 2009 at 12:27 am

    can i just say that i LOVE the fact that you watch the hills and the city?! (and i’m an 18 yr old girl that’s been watching those girls every since their first days on laguna beach when i was in the 8th grade.)

    but it makes me smile that you watch them, and that kath watches GG, etc. :)

  28. #28 Lynn (The Actors Diet) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 13th, 2009 at 2:21 am

    i haven’t had combos in forever. did you eat any?

  29. #29 Diana Reply to this comment
    on Nov 13th, 2009 at 5:07 am

    Yay for tv shows. :) Hope you had a great night!

  30. #30 MelissaNibbles Reply to this comment
    on Nov 13th, 2009 at 5:56 am

    Fabulous dinner Tina. I thought I’d be sick of pumpkin by now, but I’m still craving the stuff. Best wishes to Mal and Murphy in their fantasy football!

  31. #31 Kate Reply to this comment
    on Nov 13th, 2009 at 7:48 am

    Yum. Combos. Hahah, I remember eating those all the time as a kid.

    Your “lunch” with the peanut butter and banana looks amazing. I like doing the same thing with banana “soft serve” and blending nut butter into it. Mmm.

  32. #32 Stacy(Eating To Live Love Laugh Tri) Reply to this comment
    on Nov 13th, 2009 at 8:27 am

    My Grandma used to always have combos at her house. I was always so excited to go the her house and raid the cabinets for them. Honeslty, I didn’t even know they were around any more. Thanks for the memory! : )

  33. #33 Paige@ Running Around Normal Reply to this comment
    on Nov 13th, 2009 at 8:53 am

    That sauce sounds amazing!
    I’m very behind on my shows as well! I don’t think I’ll be able to catch up this weekend either…

  34. #34 Lauren Reply to this comment
    on Nov 13th, 2009 at 9:20 am

    Oh wow… that pomegranate pumpkin ravioli sounds AWESOME! Great contest entry.

  35. #35 Elina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 13th, 2009 at 9:21 am

    Man, Murphy is just too cute. I love how happy he makes you :)
    The sauce definitely sounds delish. Good luck! :D

  36. #36 Denise Reply to this comment
    on Nov 13th, 2009 at 10:17 am

    Seeing your flowerdy starbucks mug made me sad! I had to throw mine away this morning because the seal is broken on it and I ended up wearing my coffee!

  37. #37 Sarah Reply to this comment
    on Nov 13th, 2009 at 10:49 am

    That ravioli looks delicious — hope you win :)

  38. #38 Tina Reply to this comment
    on Nov 13th, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    I don’t know why, but that is such a pretty way to slice an apple! Gorgeous pictures :)

  39. #39 Deirdre Reply to this comment
    on Nov 13th, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    I love the site your friend works for. I’m a huge sports fan so its really fun and enjoyable to read.

  40. #40 Nikka @ neekadeek Reply to this comment
    on Nov 13th, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    Mmmm that potato bread w/ cheese creation looks wonderful!
    Don’t you just love Modern Family? I know I can rely on that & The Office to give me a good laugh when I need one :)

  41. #41 Alyssa Reply to this comment
    on Nov 15th, 2009 at 12:56 am

    the big bang theory is the bomb!!!! by far my favorite sitcom (i think beats out my other fav king of queens!) Also Ellen! she rocks. hardly miss an episode either.

    love your blog!

    Alyssa
    Seattle, WA

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