Yesterday, as I was coming up with my Menu Plan for the week, I was also trying to figure out uses for leftovers in the fridge. Many I thought I’d be able to use for lunches this week, but there was a container of pulled pork that was really in […]
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The True Tragedy of Homemade Pasta
It’s like reading Shakespeare. I love reading Shakespeare, especially his comedies, but golly, there’s something about the tragedies. You know how it’s going to end, but at the same time, as you’re reading, you’re caught up in a beautifully written story, and you find yourself hoping for a better ending […]
Sweet Valentine
Well, we don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. At all. We let the kids do their things at school with the Valentines and the candy-fest, but Andy and I take a stand against a holiday about love- we celebrate love everyday, and hate the fact that it’s become a frantic gift-giving holiday, […]
It’s Old And New Favorite Week Here
I was just going to say Old Favorites, except that the other day’s polenta is surely a new favorite. Can I just reiterate how delicious that was? And can I just say that it was also wickedly easy? Trust me, if you’re eyeing up that polenta, it’s worth giving it […]
This Is What Polenta Is Supposed To Be!
Good gravy, is this what polenta is supposed to be or what?! I won’t even bore you today with anecdotes or stories of failed polenta, because this polenta is so good, it’s worth just getting right to it. It’s lick-the-pot good, and all the other “so good” things those annoying […]
I Only Use Velveeta For Two Things
I know, I know. One minute I’m talking about removing preservatives and convenience from the household, and the next minute I’m talking ab0ut using pancake mix and Velveeta. While pancake mix has roots in real food, (it does have flour, baking powder, salt, somewhere in that ingredient list), Velveeta is […]
Well, Just Look At This!
Do you see that? That, my dear blog friends, is melting snow. And grass- who knew there was grass under there? And on top of that, you’re looking through an open screen door. The doors are open and the breeze is blowing through the house today! Now I just have […]
Simple Flavor Enhancer
Do you ever have one of those moments where you’re just wanting something different? Maybe you’re making a favorite dish, but you wish there was a simple tweak you could do to make it slightly different this time. I have just the solution for you. I’ve been enjoying eating up […]
Sometimes It Starts With A Mix
I have a confession to make this morning. And it’s about pancakes. While I do make my own homemade versions of pancakes from time to time, I have to confess that most of the time, the pancakes that I make come from a bag. Yes, I use pancake mix, and […]
Three In A Row
I’m really loving this new cookbook, can you tell? I’ve had three successful recipes in a row, and that makes me think that for tonight’s dinner, I may go digging back into it to see if I can find something to inspire me. You know, I have a lot of […]
Is It Slaw Season Yet?
This past weekend for Zander’s birthday, we decided to make little burgers. They were the size of sliders, but I hesitate to totally call them sliders, because they weren’t cooked in copious amounts of grease or anything. We bought small rolls to make the perfect kid-size burgers, and then shaped […]
A Wonderful Way To Use Chicken
A few weeks ago I received a mystery cookbook in the mail. I do get quite a few cookbooks in the mail, but this was one I didn’t remember reading anything about, or ordering. Alas, it was a Good Cook order, and I’d forgotten to reply that I didn’t want […]