Told’ya it was coming. I’ve been sensing the anticipation all over the InterPlace. In no particular order because that would be like choosing between children. Click the picture for the recipe! So glad to have finally found a chile I … Read More
Here’s everything I read in 2013. In no particular order, my… Five Favorite: OH, this was tough. I read some great books this year, especially right at the end. Bomb: The Race to Build – and Steal – … Read More
Now that I’m on a 2013 review streak, I can’t stop. Sickness. Look for books and recipes to come. Also, this obviously only includes the outfits that were blogged. Which was…not many. With that rousing intro! 5 My beloved stretchy pencil … Read More
I kind of have a thing for jars (who doesn’t?). Baby food jars, mason jars, little Boston round bottles…total sucker. Here’s a list of 5 easy bottled gifts that take a couple minutes each, max. 1. Homemade Vanilla. There are … Read More
I have majorly dry skin. Especially every year when the weather starts to turn cold, my hands turn into total alligators, and my lips get all flaky and cracked; they even started bleeding a bit last week. Most chap sticks … Read More
(Foreward: chili never ever photographs well. End.) For a long time, I’ve been wanting to figure out an easy crockpot chili that uses dry beans. They’re cheaper and better for you and I far prefer the texture, especially after they’ve … Read More
(Disclaimer: I realized after writing this that it maybe sounded like I was dissing (pretty sure that’s geriatric-speak by now) other advent calenders, or ones that are more “fun”-focused? Because I’m not at ALL. This is just what works for … Read More
I am extremely picky about pumpkin pie. It has to be not too thick, creamy but not goopy, pumpkin-y but not bland, creamy and not rubbery, THE CRUST CANNOT BE SOGGY, etc. etc. I have issues. I’ve been making hacking … Read More
N’s been saying he wants to be an astronaut for Halloween for a couple of months now. I mostly ignored him for a while because I’m the sort of mother who values listening to her child. But really, there was … Read More
Usually I’m pretty domineering about what we eat for dinner. My way or the highway, fam. But I figured I could allow N to choose his own birthday meal. (I know you are v. curious for my tips on how … Read More
Yes, another panzanella. But this time it’s warm! And has squash! And maple syrup! And goat cheese! (I am a bastion of originality.) It’s similar, yes. But all of us kept saying, “OH MY GOSH THIS IS SO GOOD” so … Read More
Why, hello! Welcome back to me from not-on-earth’s-face. Well, another side of it, anyway. We had a lovely trip to Chicago for a dear friend’s wedding and to Utah to spend lots of time with Grandma & Grandpa (and eat … Read More
