If you scream OH NO! at least twice during dinner prep…

If you scream OH NO! (or words to that affect) at least TWICE during your meal prep than maaaaaaybe you should rethink using that recipe. Dear New York Times Recipes: I SHAKE MY FIST AT YOU. The _second_ time I needed … Continue reading

Doing my HAPPY DANCE!

WOO HOO! It worked! It worked! IT WORKED! I took a whack at making Chicken Pad Thai again – this time using real ingredients instead of a bottled sauce – and it was WORTH IT! Woo Hoo! Last time I thought … Continue reading

Why have I never known the Joy of cooking Black Beans in Sherry before??

A few months ago I was trolling the internet looking for ‘grown-up’ lunches that C could take with him.  Something beyond his standard peanut butter sandwich.  Even beyond peanut butter and nutella!  I came across a whole slew of options, … Continue reading