22 Goals for 2022
A couple weeks ago, my social media timelines were alive with people discussing their top 2021 accomplishments. My first thought? I survived. …
Thursday 13, for old time’s sake
BFF: “You haven’t blogged in ages.” Me: “I know.” Inside me: “WHO ARE YOU, YOU IMPOSTER WHO CALLS HERSELF A WRITER?!” Yeah, …
The Cubs won! And other things on my mind.
“How many innings are in baseball?” “Why does baseball take so long?” “A RAIN DELAY?” “Will this thing ever end?” Mr. T: …
Trusting your gut in the kitchen (and the most perfect pancakes ever)
I knew better. I KNEW BETTER. The recipe said to saute the halved mushrooms and the asparagus tips together for three minutes …
I’m with Julia on this one: More moderation, less “skinny”
“The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” –Julia Child Free stock image. Used …
Wishful thinking: Cooking Light’s sausage and kale pesto pizza
Let’s be clear: I wanted to love this pizza. My version of Cooking Light’s sausage and kale pesto pizza, cooked in a cast …
Uppity green bean casserole
Last year’s casserole, bottom left. Sauteed thinly sliced mushrooms bathed in a creamy, garlicky bechamel. Fresh crunchy green beans, blanched. Crispy sliced …
Practically health food: Banana oat Nutella muffins
Confession: I only medium like Nutella and I maintain a critical stance towards the all-things-Nutella bandwagon I see on Pinterest. It’s good, …
#100HappyDays: First Caprese salad of the season
First Caprese salad of the season, June 29, 2014. Beefsteak tomatoes pulled from the garden + basil snipped from the front porch …
#100HappyDays: Bruschetta bar birthday bash feast
Bruschetta bar birthday bash feast, June 28, 2014. My Italian roots start to show when I throw a party. I obsess over …