The time came to say goodbye to our kitchen bar stools. It was another hard parting, much like the dining room we recently changed. Our old counter-height stools were the perfect height, the perfect foot rest, perfect match with the kitchen dining set. But. They were old. And apparently not made to last. The seat […]
Do you remember the cooking show with adorable Sandra Lee called Semi Homemade or something like that? She always had a tablescape theme and a cocktail to match. Who wouldn’t love that? In keeping with her theory of semi-homemade, I want to share what taco night looks like around here. Our tacos are partially fresh […]
Did anyone else think May felt a bit funky? I can’t exactly pinpoint it, but it wasn’t the fantastic month I thought it would be. There were most certainly very high points like Mt. Rushmore and a sister visit. But. There was work drama, travel drama (I got clunked very hard on the head on […]
My contribution to a recent post-pickleball brunch was pumpkin muffins from Trader Joes. I know that’s more of an autumn recipe than a spring one, but hey, it’s what I had in my pantry. And you know I’m all about using what I have. Anyway, the muffins weren’t really all that pumpkinish. I would have […]
If you think a little protein, a little vegetable and a little starch make for the perfect meal, I’m right there with you. And that’s the definition of a Reuben, right? Ok, maybe sauerkraut doesn’t quite qualify as much of a vegetable. But. The stir fry I make does qualify. It’s also easy and uses […]
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 […]
I am easing into fall around here. Our temps are still reaching into the 100s during the days, but the days are shorter and it just feels like fall. So I’m starting to add a few things here and there in my home to mark the season. I am NOT shopping for any new autumn […]
Okay, okay, okay. Last week my post was about getting back on track with healthy eating and exercise. This week my house is redolent with aromas of peanut butter, sugar and chocolate. What the heck? But. They are healthy (ish) sweets! Last week we had very few sweets in the house and Hub decided he […]