I rarely let this blog be an outlet for parenting issues (not even sure if I ever have), but this little episode had me laughing so hard I couldn’t breathe (only wheeze), so I had to share it with you. First, off, discipline has been getting serious these days for a particular …
I have always loved Brussels sprouts, even if cooking them makes the house smell like a giant fart. Yes, I said fart. Anyway, I’d always had them steamed from frozen, and then eaten them plain or maybe with a little butter. Then I learned how to roast fresh Brussels sprouts. …
This morning, feeling like doo doo from a cold or allergies (the jury’s still out on that one), I was dreading coming up with a dinner idea for tonight. I did not feel like planning or cooking. Then, I remembered the crock pot. And my total dump it all in …
This is an update to the Isabel Chicken recipe. My mom decided to try it with shrimp, and she says it’s amazing. Ingredients 1 lb raw shrimp Marinade: 4 T Dijon mustard (I like Trader Joe’s, but any will do) 6 T soy sauce 10 T olive oil 1 t …
My husband ordered some shirts with French cuffs from Macy’s. They arrived today. The designer is Sean John. ME: Do you know who Sean John is? HIM: Yes. ME: You bought P. Diddy shirts on purpose? HIM: It was that, or Donald Trump. Ok then. Now, if you’ll excuse me, …
This is my grandmother’s recipe for pumpkin bread. I’ve always loved it, and a few years back I finally asked my aunt for the recipe. A Facebook friend recently posted that she was looking for a pumpkin muffin recipe, so I decided to share this. In my opinion, this one …