Two of my Facebook friends (and actual real life friends!) were virtually bantering back and forth about a sandwich a few months ago. I am uncertain if they made it up or got the idea from someone else, but as soon as I saw their pictures I knew I had to try it. (Who says … Continue reading Fried Egg, Sriracha, Cream Cheese, and Spinach on Ciabatta
Married Folk
It occurred to me as I was reading (and laughing and nodding along with) this Onion piece, "Mom Calmly Emptying Dishwasher As If Shrieking Argument Didn’t Happen 10 Minutes Ago," that many people (even married ones) don't really understand how much married people fight. That's bad because I think sometimes people think their marriages are … Continue reading Married Folk
The Mysteries of Women Explained to Men
We've been over the shopping related things, but it left me thinking that there is so much more to explain. So here goes. (I should add a similar disclaimer that these points are not written in my husband's likeness or anti-likeness. Girlfriends talk. So do sisters. And mothers and daughters. This is a combination of … Continue reading The Mysteries of Women Explained to Men
Trader Joe’s Inspired Dark Chocolate Bark with Roasted Coconut Chips
The opening of Trader Joe's in our town has, of course, been somewhat revolutionary. I would count it among few others that have had such grand opening hype (top was Chick-Fil-A which had a camp out before their first day of chicken sales and future political statements). I'm so getting a new troll over that … Continue reading Trader Joe’s Inspired Dark Chocolate Bark with Roasted Coconut Chips
On Fear and Beignets
The kitchen is the one place where I have no fear. Nothing intimidates me and I am fully confident. When people act like I am doing something crazy, I rarely give myself any credit, because how could you be scared of things like oil or yeast? I reserve my fear for things that can kill … Continue reading On Fear and Beignets
Grocery List for Honest Parents
I cook a lot. But I really believe we parents need to be more honest with each other. Inside the front door, it gets ugly. And if we were all just a bit more honest, well, I think we all may be just a bit less crazy. I should add that in most grocery stores … Continue reading Grocery List for Honest Parents
“Chopped” Dinner Party and Recipe Ideas
One of the most entertaining things we have done recently is to host a couples dinner party with a "Chopped" theme. It is something I've always wanted to do and it inserts a lot of fun and good food into otherwise boring, winter weekends. We have just finished round number two, and I think it … Continue reading “Chopped” Dinner Party and Recipe Ideas
Institutional Knowledge
Contrary to what my husband might think, this is not written in his likeness. Or his anti-likeness. It is simply an amalgamation of the stories I hear every day from mothers, friends, sisters, and others. Somewhere there is a man who knows that rugs get worn out, paint colors change, and fashions and trends are … Continue reading Institutional Knowledge
On Depressions and Sinkholes
I haven't made the structural changes to the blog that I have been hoping to do, but I have realized that I miss writing and I can't wait for that to do this. So I'm starting a new plan. I rigged up a treadmill desk and everyday I am going to do all of my … Continue reading On Depressions and Sinkholes
Order a Pizza
Today, I am not posting a recipe. Nor any photos. That is not unlike every day of the last year, when I have struggled to do much of anything on this site. I have been working almost entirely on my photography lately, and haven't been cooking as much as I would like and haven't had … Continue reading Order a Pizza