Seriously, I SUCK at following recipes. They’re like…I dunno, a black of excellence. Give me suggestions and ingredients – I’ll make you something amazing. Give me exact instructions – I tend to fail. I have NO IDEA why this happens. … Continue reading
I’ve been a fan of the Chubby Vegetarian for awhile now, and I’ve been itching to try out this one recipe using homemade “meat” for “meat”balls. When C saw me prepping dinner tonight he said, “Um…whatcha makin?” I couldn’t look him in … Continue reading
That’s it. I’ve declared a weight loss goal. I’ve declared it to myself, to my children, to my husband – even to my Weight Watchers lady. By October – I’m gonna lose at least 25 pounds. I’m sick of this … Continue reading
I’ve been muffin-topping lately. NOT HAPPY. What’m I doing about it? Upping my gym-time. Stocking up on veggies and salads. Attempting to eat less. *sigh*…same as everyone else on the planet. Today I decided to have 2 über veggie … Continue reading
Know what sucks? Yesterday the babies decided they were done with two naps. *sigh* I mean, I knew it was gonna happen at some point… but so SOON?? I was really starting to get the hang of the two-naps/day deal. Now … Continue reading
It’s funny how someone’s off-handed comments can change the trajectory of your day. In this last Smitten Kitchen email she mentioned something about mushroom filled cabbage rolls in a Greek Avgolemono sauce (it’s an egg-lemon juice concoction). Anyway, Ms. Perelman … Continue reading
For dinner tonight I made Ina Garten’s Chicken with Wild Mushrooms… but with button mushrooms, not wild. No. I don’t count that as a real substitution. Nuh uh. Wait – does it count as a substitution if you didn’t use … Continue reading
*sigh* It seemed like a good idea at the time. Seriously. It did. I.Was.Wrong. Since I had this surplus of sour cream on hand – and I needed to use it up ASAP – I, well, I decided to tackle the Mushroom … Continue reading
How do you make a salad better? You sauté a bunch of mushrooms together with some onions and casually sprinkle them atop the pile of greens! That and some crispy breadcrumbs. Last night I ROCKED the salad bowl, if I … Continue reading
*sigh* I tell ya, these toddlers have quite the set of lungs on ’em. I started my glass of wine BEFORE dinner. In fact, C offered to give me a break, to go away and put my feet up instead … Continue reading
Ringing The Dinner Bell 