In case you've been unlucky in life so far and are unfamiliar with the intoxicating flavor of chimichurri sauce, let me tell you about it....
Read MoreIn honor of our nation declaring its independence from England, I hereby declare my independence from Austin, Texas. The moving van is literally taking our...
Read MoreAlthough I'm a curmudgeon when it comes to hot weather, I'm not against all things summer. I like splashing in the pool. I love cooking...
Read MoreAs we get closer to our move — 11 days and counting! Our one-way airline tickets for Sunday, July 6 are purchased! — it's becoming...
Read MoreConfession #1: In the midst of purging our stuff and preparing for the movers and dealing with the disruption caused by a string of people...
Read MoreThe other day, my friend Jen — who is one of those people with good taste, a quick laugh, and the neat trick of making...
Read MoreGo ahead and say it! It’s OK to complain a little among friends. At first, saying “no” to pasta – and replacing it with vegetables!...
Read MoreOnce upon a time, we took a spur-of-the-moment trip to Costa Rica, thinking it would be a big adventure. For a variety of reasons, it...
Read MoreThere is a ridiculously long list of new recipes on my whiteboard that I want to share with you, but that requires re-making them, picking...
Read MoreIn honor of Cinco de Mayo, here's a recipe that can turn a mundane Monday or a tiresome Tuesday into a fiesta! These pork chops...
Read MoreSpring and summer are potluck season, and a big, brightly-colored salad is like a big bowl of love. Plus, it's a sneaky, delicious way to...
Read MoreI can hold two conflicting thoughts with equal conviction, and I have no problem with that whatsoever. For example: I generally like people who are...
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