What’s for dinner?
Quick, Easy Oven-Baked Salmon
I'm relieved to finally have salmon in my freezer again. When it comes to remembering to thaw meat, I'm terrible. So even as much … [Read More]
What’s for dessert?
AFB Chocolate Coconut Cream Cake
If you don't know what Amish Friendship Bread is, then you didn't grow up in the Midwest. If you've never had the daily task of … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Kitchen
Breakfast of Champions: Pancakes, Sausage & Poached Eggs
A hearty Breakfast of Champions if ever there was one: Silver Dollar Pancakes Poached Eggs Grilled Sausage Links Blackberries Not just once, but two days in a row. How do you follow up a breakfast like this? The rest of the day's meals have a tough act to follow. … [Read More]
Kale Carrot Banana Berry Blast
Started the morning off right with a NutriBlast from my NutriBullet. We'll call this one the Kale Carrot Banana Berry Blast with Red Macca. From the bottom up, I filled my large NutriBullet cup with: 1 leaf organic kale 1 frozen banana 1 carrot about a handful of raspberries about a handful of frozen … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Garden
Winter Wonderland
On my way out the door for breakfast — okay, a late breakfast at noon, what most people refer to as lunch — it was just starting … [Read More]
3 Flowerbeds + 10 Dirty Fingernails Later…
Today launched our post-Memorial summer hours at work, when we're released at 3:30. And I made the most of my extra hours. First, … [Read More]
Around Town + Beyond
I’m Double Down with KFC
Whoever invented the sandwich had it all wrong. The meat should be on the outside, and there should be no bread. The sandwich should just be the KFC Double Down.This is, indeed, the greatest innovation since sliced bread. (Take note, McDonald's, I want to see a sandwich with something delicious between two burgers. … [Read More...]
How I Got the Grocery Store to Pay Me for Shopping
Yes, you read that right: I got the grocery store to pay me for buying name-brand toothpaste. And believe me, I don't work for Giant Eagle. I'm just a savvy bargain shopper. First, a disclaimer: I don't usually buy groceries at Giant Eagle, because I know that you can get better deals on better quality perishables … [Read More...]
