Well things got kinda crazy last week with the hospital thing and all. But the week wound down nicely into another busy weekend. On Thursday our resident grill master’s new grill was delivered. And it was pretty. And he was happy. Since we had a bbq planned for Saturday, we thought we best test it [...]
So after I decided that the original cookbook I’d selected for this month wouldn’t work, I decided to move on to Jaime’s Dinners, which I’d originally slated for next month. I started going through it and while I found some recipes that I want to try, the vast majority are heavier, BRITISH foods (err … [...]
Man, this week is kicking my butt. Long days at the office. Plenty of training to do (next race is in 12 days), kids have been … a bit on the frustrating side, house is a total mess. I don’t like feeling like this … under water, stressed. I like all my ducks in a [...]
It would be an understatement to say that this was my best photographic work, or even good. Honestly, by the time I “plated” dinner last night, I was done. We spent ALL weekend sanding and polying the pieces of Ben’s bed. And we’re still not done. Probably not even that close. I was achey and [...]
Summer is a hard time for me cooking wise. I don’t want the heavier comfort foods I am crazy about in the winter. It’s too hot. And we also take advantage of the longer days and get up to all kinds of things and have later, more casual dinners. So I’m up for anything that’s [...]
I think of my paternal grandparents when I make this. Even though it’s not something they actually served, the combination of dill and green beans is very much THEM. My dad’s parents had a huge garden with loads of vegetables and my grandma was an amazing cook in the southern tradition. My grandpa proudly tended [...]
from: Martha Stewart Ingredients 3 large sweet potatoes 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal 2 cups milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup light-brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup honey 4 large eggs 1 cup heavy cream Directions Heat [...]
from: Miss Raena Ingredients 1 – 10 oz. pkg frozen chopped spinach – cook & drain 2 cups cooked rice 2 cups shredded cheese 4 slightly beaten eggs 4 Tbsp. soft butter 2/3 cup milk 2 Tbsp. chopped onion ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp salt ½ tsp crushed rosemary or thyme leaves Directions Cook [...]
from: loosely adapted from Martha Stewart Ingredients2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8 inch strips 1/3 grated hard cheese (parmesan, for example) 2 tsp herbs and seasonings (as you like) DirectionsPlace the potato strips in a bowl of cold water. Heat oven to 375. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Mix cheese [...]
Ingredients 3 lbs summer squash 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup saltine crumbs 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper saltine crumbs Directions Wash squash, cut in half lengthwise, then in 1/4-inch slices. Combine with chopped onion and cook in water to barely cover until [...]
My name is Jess. I'm a 30ish wife and working mommy. I love spending time with my family and friends, crafting up weird and beautiful things, cooking delicious food and running lots of miles to work it off. I love chocolate, wine, Photoshop, my Nikon and sleeping in. I do freelance design work for fun and marginal profit at JKN Designs. This is my blog. Read more »
