Mama. Mia. Mother of the babies that drink the morning dew. If there is one thing truly meant for you to do in this life and on this planet, it is to take an afternoon and make stuffed jumbo shells. STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS. Wonderfully large pasta shells filled to the rim with fluffy ricotta, velvety […]
Lunch al fresco! Simple sandwich with tuna, avocado, roasted red bell pepper and red oni
Lunch al fresco! Simple sandwich with tuna, avocado, roasted red bell pepper and red onion on whole grain toast.
Ah, finally – the crocus.
Ah, finally – the crocus.
Shrimp Pad Thai
Man, March is such a weirdo. I was on a 2-mile (had to throw that in there in case any of you who don’t walk two miles would be totally impressed with me. but if you’re more like a 10-mile walker, ignore. and stop laughing.) with my dog today and I was in and out […]
Eggy Thing
Would anyone kill me if I said the Nate Berkus show is kind of lame? Semi-Fried Egg on Toast with Greens and Ricotta: What it takes for 1: * 1 egg * 1 piece of whole grain bread, toasted * small handful of baby greens (or spinach, or arugula, watercress, whatev) * 1 Tbs. part […]
Moroccan Braised Chicken and Carrots
I got me a clean dog. I got me a clean house. I got me some clean laundry. I got me a fully stocked fridge. I got me some badical grammar. See what happens when you don’t work for 1 day? Everything goes OUT THE WINDOW. Moroccan Braised Chicken with Carrots and Golden Raisins: What […]
Mini Greenhouse Completion
Well, she’s pretty much done. Except for some minor tweaks and a piece of replacement glass (sorry Aaron) we’re ready to put it to use! I should mention that the majority of this project was made from old kitchen doors and windows from our great friends’ kitchen remodel. The shelf inside is an old wire […]
So far, I’m liking this whole “not working” thing.
So far, I’m liking this whole “not working” thing.
Why Do I Love Pizza So Much?
Well, my big news right now is, at the end of the day tomorrow, I’m retired. It’s true! I bought a yacht and I’m moving to Greece to hang with celebrity chefs so we can shuck oysters and discuss drawn butter. Okay so I’m not going to Greece, but I’m going home. Home to breathe, […]
Let the Good Times Roll
Aaah, it’s that time of year again. The early spring rains dampen the city. Downtown pulses with energy as The Big 12 basketball conference gets underway. Visions of seedlings and soil and fresh flowers fill up brain space. And the party of all parties is happening right now in a Southern city filled with culture, […]