What’s for dinner?
Cracker Munster Pork
Or: Why I Use the Cookbook in My Head More Than the Cookbooks on My Shelf. I've been utterly addicted to Pinterest lately - the … [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]
Banana Beer Bread
When I need to get rid of brown bananas, I think banana bread. When I think bread, I think beer. Why not banana beer bread? What a lesson to be learned.I found this recipe for Vegan Banana Beer Bread here. Is beer really vegan though? I mean, I guess it's more vegan than the milk and eggs it replaces in the banana … [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]
3 Flowerbeds + 10 Dirty Fingernails Later…
Today launched our post-Memorial summer hours at work, when we're released at 3:30. And I made the most of my extra hours. First, … [Read More]
Around Town + Beyond
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...]
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...]
