For perfect boiled eggs, and more importantly, for the slickest easy peel ever, use an Instapot. I was reluctant to purchase an Instapot because I didnât really see the value in one more expensive appliance in our smallish kitchen. Especially for the main purpose of boiling eggs. But John was really convinced when DF Barb […]
This is a long, sad story, so buckle up. Itâs a story about a touchless kitchen faucet. And one more dang, expensive project in our house. A few years back we had a new faucet installed in our kitchen. Our plumber at the time swore it was the best money could buy. And, it never […]
Itâs finally the time of year we can start enjoying more time on the patio. You know a little heat doesnât keep me indoors and Iâve mentioned how our misters make a big difference in the brutal heat of the summer. However, October is really the month those of us in Arizona revel in. So […]
Do you still celebrate Halloween or is that just kidsâ stuff? It is really my favorite holiday because it involves fun food and drink, lots of creativity and no gifts necessary. Last year we had a fantastic costume party. This year, ummmm, no. Just like everyone else. But there are certain traditions that are easy […]
Cottonwood, Arizona is a small town with a big renovated main street. On a good traffic day, itâs about an hour north of us and a whole world apart. They have leveraged their growth on an agreeable climate, charm galore and wineries. There are plenty of things to do in the area, but for a […]
We took a whirlwind driving trip midweek to visit a few Utah national parks and enjoy a little cooler weather. There were some hits and misses on this goal and hereâs the wrap up. Lake Powell – HIT We packed a LOT of food with us. The day before we left, I made Grandmaâs potato […]
I really donât foresee any big plans over (yet another fairly locked down) holiday weekend, but I do want to minimize time in the kitchen, so Iâm taking a little time now to get myself organized for the weekend meal plan. Here are some of my easy and healthy(ish) go-to menus for relaxed weekend eating. […]
This weekend we celebrated our DF Denisseâs birthday with a visit to Globe, Arizona and Wagginâ Vineyard and Estate. It was a wonderful day and I want to share it with you. First of all, Globe is far away from our home. Far. But, it was worth the drive. And besides, itâs not like there […]
It started with a can opener. Thatâs how many stories begin. I like a good manual can opener, but ours is old and it was skipping around the top of the can, not completely piercing the lid. Prying off half open lids was a bit scary with my history in the kitchen. We probably let […]
We (by which I mean mainly I) have been observing Meatless Monday for years. It seems like all the recipes I come up with on Mondays involve a lot of carbs. Maybe some cheese and then, bam! Instant comfort food on a Meatless Monday. With those kinds of ingredients, I guess it cannot be considered […]