It’s official: I am terrible at following directions, even when [uh, especially when] I’m the one making the rules. You see, I had this brilliant idea to start what I’m calling a ‘cookbook series’ on the blog. I have SO many cookbooks kicking around at …
Sometimes I’m really busy and don’t have time to cook a multi-course, nutritious dinner. And other times I’m just plain lazy, but still want something quick and tasty [and often meatless — sorry, Pete!]. Lately, I’ve been having a lot of those nights… ahh, the …
Last week was 75 degrees and perfectly sunny; this week looks like more of the same. Autumnal Equinox must be French for perfect weather (chilly mornings not withstanding). Autumn may have officially begun yesterday, but summer is still very much front-and-center in all of the …
So I’m torn. We’ve reached that point in the year where Labor Day has come and gone, yet summer isn’t officially over [helloooooo, 90 degrees + humidity]. Do I embrace fall in all its glory or try to hang onto the last few strands of …
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Ladies and Gentlemen – football season has officially begun! A day I have been [im]patiently awaiting since February 4. Gronk is back (sort of), Tebow is gone (finally), and all riff-raff has been dealt with accordingly (at least on our end). The arrival of football …
Alright, let’s get a few things straight here: I’m no scientist. Crazy, right? I knew you thought I was! But no, no – in real life, I’m just a silly little accountant with a love for food (and staying up wayyyy past any normal person’s …
I’ve always had a hard time putting that first sentence on paper. The hook? Never my thing. Thesis statement? Writer’s block at its finest. In fact, I found it easier to start with paragraph numero dos and come back to finish the beginning of the …