The Daily Pixel: It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Mr. T shouted out from the shower, “Your hairs are clogging the drain again!” As I applied mascara, I replied, “Congratulations!” Bewildered, …
Thursday 13: Recipe round-up
I blame Pinterest. Food pictures = obsession. Sigh. The good news? Lots of recipes to share! Enjoy these Thursday 13 dishes… mostly …
Thursday 13: Kitchen gadgets and gizmos
Earlier this year, I showed you my favorite basic cooking tools. Well, today is frivolity central. I’m going to share my favorite …
The Daily Pixel: Gearing up
As I mentioned a few days ago, I’m gearing up for my first National Novel Writing Month adventure which kicks off day after tomorrow. …
Creamy and light butternut squash macaroni and cheese even a squash-hater can enjoy
Rarely, if ever, do I make dishes that feature ingredients I both love and loathe. (Love and tolerate, certainly. How do you …
Thursday 13: Early Fall snapshot
“I’m really angry with you,” I spat while simultaneously trying to shovel falling noodles into my mouth and protect the mizithra-covered strands …
The Daily Pixel: Fun with filters (and a few other things)
She showed up at my house unannounced at 9 p.m. on a Sunday. Ostensibly there to conduct a job interview, she proceeded …
The Daily Pixel: Once in a blue moon
Once in a blue moon, I find myself solo on a Friday night. Mr. T’s off playing airplanes in Watsonville this weekend …
Tart, luscious and light (!) lemon bars
Pictured: A double batch. If I’m having dessert, it’s almost guaranteed I’m choosing chocolate. Dark, rich, worth the calories chocolate. Rarely, if ever, do …
Recipe and Review: Better Than Sex Cake
I went a little Jackson Pollack on the toppings with hot fudge, caramel, and crushed Butterfinger and Heath bars. I admit, it …