“What is up with the sudden obsession with Little Richard? Every time I close my eyes I see him. If this isn’t over by tomorrow, I may be forced to paint him….”
Cherry Coke Cake
I can’t think about Cherry Coke without thinking about that Savage Garden song that says something about, “Just like a drink of cherry cola.” Okay, I’ll stop frontin’ I know exactly what Savage Garden song that is (I Want You). That’s neither here nor there though. I was going to a potluck yesterday and had… Continue reading Cherry Coke Cake
Hello September, or Make That Goodbye
So, this is a post that I started writing several days ago. And this is the part where I pause to think about the days when I wrote daily making up all sorts of stories in my mind, creating worlds and whatnot. These days I feel good if I manage to lock the door before… Continue reading Hello September, or Make That Goodbye
Andorra
I never dated an Andorran. The only memory that I have that has anything to do with that country was a trivia question that I attempted to answer about European countries starting with the letter A. Oh, how better equipped I am now for that question than I was then. Andorra is a small country… Continue reading Andorra
Croissants
I joked with some friends that I wanted to win over the beau’s mother one French pastry at a time. I was joking. Really. No, seriously, I have wanted to make croissants for years. At this point, for over ten years. Time is funny like that. Ten years ago, for example, if you told me… Continue reading Croissants
Good for me and good for the planet
Sometimes someone comes into your life and you don’t know all of the influences that that person will have on you. Sometimes a special someone will make you want to change your ways. This has happened to me. I want to use less paper towel. My beau and I use paper towels entirely differently. I… Continue reading Good for me and good for the planet
Kimchi Quesadillas
My first exposure to kimchi happened in college. I used to work in a dining hall on campus. One time kimchi was being served. Let’s just say that this probably is never the best way to be introduced to something. Because when you’re working in some sort of food service situation, you will be faced… Continue reading Kimchi Quesadillas
Summer Sweetness
The warmer parts of the year are my favorite. Each year, however, they seem to go by in a flash. This year, I am determined to savor the summery bits. This means spending time with the sliding door open. This means walks out doors. This means making things like lemonade. This limeade was inspired by… Continue reading Summer Sweetness
There are so many ways a title containing the word “sausage” can go wrong…
Now that it’s getting warm, what better to think about than sausage. Well, ice cream might be better. Watermelon might be better, but that is not what I have on my mind. I have sausage on my mind. Wait, this could get weird fast. Restart! So, making sausage is one of the birthday goals. This… Continue reading There are so many ways a title containing the word “sausage” can go wrong…
Beer for beginners
I may have created a monster. About two months ago, it was my gentleman caller’s birthday. After a few digging conversations, I decided that I was going to get him a beer brewing kit for his birthday. Funny thing is that as much cooking as I do, I never really expected to be an accomplice… Continue reading Beer for beginners