What’s for dinner?
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 … [Read More]
What’s for dessert?
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cupcakes in Cleveland Browns colors
Wanna taste 2 of the 100 Best Cupcake Recipes? At least, according to this cupcake cookbook called "100 Best Cupcake Recipes," … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Kitchen
Homemade Chinese Egg Rolls & Crab Rangoons
Egg rolls seem daunting - like they'd be much harder to make than they are. But they're actually really easy, with room for creativity, and delicious in their crispy deep-fried fabulousness. I have my mom to thank for teaching me how to make egg rolls, as I do most of the excellent recipes I end up with. Here's how … [Read More]
Turkey Cacciatore Meatballs with Mango Basil Linguine
I never thought I could like ground turkey until I discovered Rachael Ray's recipe for Turkey Cacciatore Burgers during my summer internship in Vail. I just happened to take my lunch break when 30 Minute Meals aired, and I'd sit in my apartment above the newspaper newsroom overlooking the mountains, eating far less … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Garden
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]
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]
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...]
The First Camping Trip of the Season
This weekend, the warm weather forecast won out over the writing deadlines that begged me to stay indoors. Nature called, so in response we started packing our supplies and invited friends to come out for the first camping trip of the year. Our camping trips are usually somewhat spontaneous; during the week we … [Read More...]
