What’s for dinner?
Enchilada Night
I know enchiladas are not difficult or daunting to prepare by any means, but they do take a whole pan's worth of commitment to … [Read More]
What’s for dessert?
Soft Marble Cake with Chocolate Bourbon Glaze
It’s not that I need to have cake on my birthday. I’d already had ice cream, and that was key. Making this cake was more about … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Kitchen
Jambalaya-like Creole Shrimp
This jambalaya-like stew is delicious and hearty - perfect for chilly nights like tonight. I followed the recipe exactly the first time or two, but usually I'm throwing in whatever I have on hand. I always serve it over rice though. So, as it was called in the original recipe: Easy Creole Shrimp: 1/2 cup each … [Read More]
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]
In the Fresh Domestic Garden
Health Dept. Raids Farm, Destroys Harvest
Here’s the scene: You’re invited to a “Farm to Fork” picnic at a sustainable, organic community supported agriculture (CSA) farm, … [Read More]
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]
Around Town + Beyond
What to Pack in a Camping Bin
When I decide to go camping, it's usually a spontaneous, last-minute idea. To make it easier to take off on an outdoorsy trek as soon as nature calls - without forgetting any essentials - I keep a big plastic storage container packed with most of my camping supplies ready to grab and go. What to pack in a camping … [Read More...]
My Master Camping Checklist
Here is my Master Camping Checklist I use when packing for a camping trip. Sleeping: Tent Tarp and rug Sleeping bags, blankets, pillows Air mattress and pump Surviving: I bring a Big Blue Camping Bin, which contains most of my survival gear (tools, rope, knives, cooking and eating supplies) already … [Read More...]
