What’s for dinner?
Summer Squash, Scallops and Rice Pilaf with Balsamic Glaze
Nothing beats homegrown veggies straight out of the garden. Every time I've gone home to Indiana this summer, my mom - who … [Read More]
What’s for dessert?
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Almond Buttercream Frosting
All year long, I look forward to pumpkin. It's such a seasonal flavor that only seems fit for the fall season. I wait until … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Kitchen
Skillet-Grilled Burgers and Oven-Baked Fries
There are fewer flavors better than a warm, juicy burger on soft bread with fresh tomatoes, onions and lettuce from the garden. Of course, when it’s 2 degrees in Cleveland with heavy January snow falling outside, there’s no grilling going on. I can’t wait for warmer weather to enjoy a nice, thick burger, so tonight we … [Read More]
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Dinner Idea #1: Fettuccine Alfredo with seafood...but no butter means no alfredo sauce. Dinner Idea #2: The boyfriend suggests BLTs. Again. Promptly vetoed with a scowl. Dinner Idea #3: Pizza, the constant fall-back. He suggests Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza. But no ranch means no chicken bacon ranch pizza. Dinner Idea … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Garden
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]
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
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...]
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...]
