What’s for dinner?
Pizza Night Every Night
When you were little, you were lucky to have pizza night once a week. When you're in college, it's nothing strange to have pizza … [Read More]
What’s for dessert?
Christmas Cookies: The Rest
After several trips to the grocery store to supplement decreasing supply and a baking flurry that filled all the flat surfaces in … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Kitchen
Avocado Chicken
This is my super easy take on a recipe I found on cooks.com for "Chicken Avocado Melt": http://bit.ly/bRWHCVPound chicken breast till thin. In one bowl, mix a couple tablespoons cornstarch to a teaspoon garlic salt. In another, beat an egg. In a third, pour a fourth a cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs. Dip chicken in … [Read More]
Lifehack for Shipping Cookies in the Mail
After I posted my S'mores Cookies on Facebook, an old high school friend of mine commented about how yummy they looked. When I found out Nicole was having a rough week, I decided to ship some cookies her way. After all, I can't be expected to eat everything I bake all by myself, and chocolate makes other people happy, … [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]
Plant Progress: Day 4
Science tells me there’s been a lot going on underground for the past few days, but today, Day Four, was the first unveiling to … [Read More]
Around Town + Beyond
Sunday Eve Picnic: Mini Wine & Cheese Party
Today became "Use Up All the Gift Cards Weighing Down Your Wallet" Day. Fueled by a scrambled egg/bacon/English muffin breakfast from The Shore Restaurant followed by a couple of West End Tavern Bloody Marys, we headed to Great Northern Mall. First stop: DSW, where I stretched a $25 gift card (and then some) into … [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...]
