Hey there chickadees! First, I apologize for the long absence. I have no valid excuses and I promise not to let it happen again. I’ll hit this scene at least once a month and that’s a solemn oath. Let’s get …

Most of the time, I use recipes I’ve found online, in a cookbook or magazine, or seen on a show. I usually edit them a bit to my tastes – less salt, more vegetables, no cilantro, etc. But to make …

Ciao, chickens. Not so long ago, I picked up this edition of Bon Appetit: source I believe you know that the only logical thing to do after feasting your eyes on a cover like that is to commit to making …

So I procured a giant bag of farro from Costco a couple of months ago, and Ky (my trusty cooking partner) and I have been trying to use it up during our cook-something-good-for-you-and-also-do-yoga nights. We’re consistently more successful in the …

Morning, chickens! I’m here with another near-disaster-turned delicious post to share with you all. When Jennie asked me to post again, I once again reached for something a little out of the ordinary, but nothing so complicated it couldn’t be …

This is the beginning of some very delicious artichoke dip. Meanwhile, make some bacon for your potato skins. After the twice baked potato fiasco of 2010, we were wary of potato skins, but it ended OK. Also, cut up 18 …

Done and done.

Last night I got home and walked into the kitchen. I was getting myself a snack, when I heard Andrew at the door. When I opened it, Andrew and Corelyn walked in with bags of presents for Christmas, and a …

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 …

This was a helicopter next door that was looking for someone near us.