Recently, Melissa came to visit, and admitted the only reason she’s moving to LA in the fall (other than going to library school at UCLA, wanting a life change, and enjoying LA’s weather) is to get on our blog. So …

Last week Jennie and I tried our hand at making pork chops. I don’t think either of us had ever cooked pork chops before, at least not on our own or outside the supervision of the “Shake n’ Bake” box …

Researching dinner for Monday as well as for Crock Pot Tuesday. Recipe 1: Sweet and Spicy Chicken 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon dried oregano kosher salt and black pepper 1 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces We …

Today is a sad day at Garlic My Soul as Jennie has come down with a nasty flu. Jeff has been doing an excellent job keeping her full of fluids and soup and crackers, and I’m going to do my …