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?
Pistachio Cupcakes with Pink Champagne Frosting
My new boss is crazy about her birthday. One birthday celebration lasts until the next birthday. That kind of partying calls for … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Kitchen
The BLT Gains a Few Letters
I could have caved for lunch today and gone with the gang to A&J's Diner for a burger. Instead, I headed home to my own kitchen and concocted something with a few more colors and few less calories. Behold, the BLT's dressed-up cousin, the BACTCPM: That's bacon, avocado, cheese, tomato, cilantro, parsley and … [Read More]
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
What's better than a big, juicy slab of meat? Meat wrapped in more meat, that's what. This recipe is ridiculously simple, and it works double-time to quell a hunger twice as big as the effort it requires. So, in five easy steps: 1. Flatten a chicken breast. 2. Spread with cream cheese, top with onions. (The … [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]
The Power of a Plant
Interesting to stumble upon this plant (on the clearance rack, no less) while I'm reading a chapter in "The Source Field … [Read More]
Around Town + Beyond
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 night every night. This week I struck a fine balance with pizza night every other night, twice so far. And I struck that balance even finer for going out one night and staying in the … [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...]
