You cannot be blamed for wondering what those rough hewn features would have felt beneath your fingertips. How those sad, intense eyes could have fixed on your own as the sun went down and you curved yourself to the shape of that lanky body. Nor could…
Red, Red Popcorn
It started off so normal, this popcorn thing: me, an air popper and some kernels. I had seen a recipe for Kool-Aid flavored popcorn several years ago. We’re talking pre-motherhood here, and had been meaning to make it. The thing is that most of the things that I mentally tagged back then are not… Continue reading Red, Red Popcorn
Macarons: Failure and Redemption
I think that I read my first article about the macaron between 2 and 3 years ago. It met all of the criteria for something I would want to make. They’re cute. They can be colorful and they’re sweet. But life happens and I hadn’t done anything about the notion that I would make… Continue reading Macarons: Failure and Redemption
Garlic, Tomato, Olive and Basil Bread
I suppose that I could have named this post “Even More Bread.” Anyway, last week I came across the recipe for Spicy Garlic Bread. I knew that I would make it. See, I like to make bread, and now that I make it regularly, I dislike buying it. I also have a great guy in… Continue reading Garlic, Tomato, Olive and Basil Bread
Violet Fizz
I wanted so badly to take a nice picture last night. Instead I got this: Happy March!
Goodbye, February
Goal 16: Sledding
Suddenly in the midst of a very mild Michigan winter snow was finally in the forecast. Don’t get me wrong, I am not a snow lover. In fact, I have been known to say gross things like, “I wouldn’t mind if I never saw another snowflake; I’d be content to see dandruff on peoples’ shoulders… Continue reading Goal 16: Sledding
Hair story
I was the victim of a bad haircut. Not recently, but I still sting at that unfortunate event. I had decided to grow out my relaxer and went on a whim, during my lunch break to get the remainder of the relaxed hair cut off. Long story short, the person cutting my hair didn’t have… Continue reading Hair story
How to turn store bought pizza crust into something delicious
Prepare yourself by constantly berating yourself about how much food waste you create. Decide to build your child’s independence by allowing him to cook dinner. Living with less-than-stellar planning ahead, decide that he’ll be using a pre-made crust for the pizza he wants to make. Have a fun family experience. Let time pass. Feel judged… Continue reading How to turn store bought pizza crust into something delicious
Squash salad.
Everyone loves a two for one special right? I do, especially when it’s not enticing me to buy something I don’t need. This salad was a two for one goal special. It got me closer to my salad goal and to my winter squash goal. And it was tasty. The whole point of this blog… Continue reading Squash salad.