What’s for dinner?
Valentine’s Dinner and Continued Surprises
I had no plans for Valentine's this year, which is the only reasonable way to spend the day. We celebrated on V-eve with his … [Read More]
What’s for dessert?
Birthday Cupcake Planning
My company asked me to make the cupcakes for our CEO's birthday party/Indians' home opener celebration lunch on Monday. Which was … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Kitchen
Christmas Cookies: Round 1
It started with Great Aunt Leora's recipe for Cut-Out Cookies. Next, Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies from the old church cookbook — possibly my favorite cookie of all time. And one batch just didn't seem like enough, so I made a second. Here's what they look like out of the oven: And the finished product: OK, so I … [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
Plant Progress: Day 5
The company flowers and African Daisies keep coming up. Joining the green ranks today: Some Simpson’s Curled Lettuce. They don’t … [Read More]
Blue Jays and Spring Flowers After the Rain
Cleveland's latest rain prompted the last reluctant flowers into bloom, opening their blossoms to the drink up the spring showers. … [Read More]
Around Town + Beyond
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...]
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...]
