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 […]
We have done so many household projects this year and now itâs time to do them all over again. Pantry organization is back in the rotation. It’s hard to stay on top of keeping the pantry organized. Especially since we are in and out of there all day, every day. It wasnât in terrible shape, […]
We decided to shake up our normal Sunday routine with a fall-themed backyard games and chili get together. This is what we came up with for an easy and fun Sunday afternoon. Evite Sending invitations from evite.com is free and easy. It allows all the invitees to see each other, to respond, to comment, to […]
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 […]
This year our big project is window replacement. And oh, boy, it is more expensive than last yearâs roof! But, it only took two days so a lot less stress. We used Window World and so far, so good! And window world aptly describes the conditions we’ve lived in this week. The sales person was […]
I love Meatless Mondays, but it can be a challenge finding meals that have no meat and are low in fat and low in starch. Without meat, it’s hard to be satisfied without fat and starch. This week I tried two harvest inspired meatless dishes that are quite yummy. Low in fat and low in […]
A reasonable person might see white marble countertops in my kitchen and think I chose those for an optimal baking surface. That person would be wrong. I picked them because I love white kitchens. Yep, end of story. And they arenât really all that practical. They scar easily. But I donât care. I still love […]
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 […]
I guess itâs been a slow week around here, because honestly, the big news here is that I am reacquainting myself with the outdoors. The weather is so mild and delightful; I moved my home office to the patio. We are opening all the doors and windows in the morning to let in the fresh […]