My original headline was, “My Fantasy: Chopped!” But, as the headline suggests, it would be a highly unrealistic dream for me to be a contestant on “Chopped“, the Food Network program over which I’m pretty much obsessed. Even so, I’m… Continue Reading
New Year’s advice about de-cluttering, such as given this week by designer Shelly Shivley, also applies to the kitchen. By the year’s end, my freezers (one in the garage, one attached to my refrigerator) are packed with food items I… Continue Reading
Oh, how I want to like Brussels sprouts, for so many reasons. For one thing, they’re one of the most nutritious foods we can eat. And, for another reason – perhaps not as importantly – they’re a darn cute food,… Continue Reading
Long, long ago, in a space of time after dirt was discovered but before Interstate 5, there were only two-lane roads. Incredible, yes, yet it’s true. Femme de Joie saw it with her own two eyes. She traveled those roads… Continue Reading
Today’s the day when I take down Christmas and pack it away. Every year, as I close up the last box, I’ll insert a note for myself to read when the next December rolls around. It’s my way to check… Continue Reading
One SAFE Place (OSP) announced today they want everyone to have a Crabby Christmas! Not that they want everyone acting like Doctor Seuss’ infamous Grinch, instead the non-profit organization which is dedicated to the shelter and care of victims of… Continue Reading
It’s Christmas. I don’t know about you, but by the time Christmas comes, even I’m cooked out, and crave something simple that doesn’t require a trip to the store. Plus, I lean toward dishes that use leftovers. Case in point… Continue Reading
It’s understandable if some people are frozen with holiday anxiety. After all, it’s one week until Christmas, and we need all the help we can get. Unlike Thanksgiving, Christmas comes with all kinds of extra responsibilities and pressures, like shopping,… Continue Reading
Don’t panic, but Christmas is exactly two weeks away. We’re barely over Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, and now Christmas is nearly upon us. Even so, I do feel good about a few things, like I got my European packages in the mail, hopefully in time… Continue Reading
In Decembers past I baked and wrapped and entertained like a crazy woman. For most of my adult decades, December was the month of sleep-deprivation and financial over-extension and total stress. No more. Now, my goal is to be judicious about where I… Continue Reading
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