The Food Network is evil. They really are. The Food Network, The Cooking Channel, PBS – all cooking shows in general are EVIL. They offer me ideas and suggestions and PICTURES that lead to strange cravings, like Fresh Peach Cake and … Continue reading
So – like everyone else this week – I’ve been prepping for Thanksgiving, trying to make as many things ahead of time as possible. And *shock horror* I’ve started thinking ahead to the Holidays too. So far, I’ve got the … Continue reading
I have been running through titles for this post. First up was : I am soooooooo cheap! #2: This is a Kabocha Squash. #3: I only cried once while making tonight’s dinner. I like the ‘I’m a GENIUS!’ because it … Continue reading
Nope. ‘Peelin’ the Pomegranate’ is definitely NOT a euphemism. Wish it was…but alas, it’s not. Back story: My husband brought home a pomegranate like…I dunno…a week ago? Three? He has fond memories of enjoying them as a child. I only think … Continue reading
C is in charge of weekend breakfasts. THANK GOODNESS he is good at it – nay, he excels at breakfast. He makes terrific omelets and even better buttermilk pancakes. They’re so good that one of R’s favorite words is PANCAKE! She … Continue reading
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
If you ask my husband what it is the Number One thing I’m bad at? His immediate response is “Washing Dishes”. *sigh* Tonight’s dinner made a huuuuuuge mess in the kitchen. Thank goodness it was delicious. We had Provençal Sauteed Chicken with … Continue reading
This is the reporting of 2 Dinners and a Lunch, aka 1 Blech and 2 Yums. Two days ago C made dinner: Homemade Salmon burgers served with Parmesan & Garlic Tater Tots. The Salmon Burgers were a fail…not sure why … Continue reading
I’m coughing my brains out. I told C this morning that maybe I can count this as exercise? I’m feelin’ the Abs of STEEEEEEEL! *cough cough* I went grocery shopping today, so for dinner tonight I wanted to use up … Continue reading
According to Google, a Pilaf is: A Middle Eastern or Indian dish of rice or wheat, with vegetables and spices, typically having added meat or fish. Dictionary.comsaid its: a Middle Eastern dish consisting of sautéed, seasoned rice steamed in bouillon, sometimes with poultry, meat or shellfish.Well, that’s not what I made for lunch yesterday, regardless of … Continue reading
Ringing The Dinner Bell 