What’s for dinner?
Quick, Easy Oven-Baked Salmon
I'm relieved to finally have salmon in my freezer again. When it comes to remembering to thaw meat, I'm terrible. So even as much … [Read More]
What’s for dessert?
Blackberry Cabernet Cupcakes
My friends are hosting a Valenwine’s Party tonight to celebrate Valentine’s Day with wine tasting. Most people think of cheese and … [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]
Ginger-Sherry Pork Chops & Cheddar Rhubarb Biscuits
Last night on the phone with my mom, I had to explain why I own a cookbook called "The One-Armed Cook." It's designed as a cookbooks for new mothers -- hence, baby in one arm and one left for cooking -- or mothers in general, with quick recipes they can easily prepare and spend more time with the fam. Now, I'm not a … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Garden
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]
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
Cleveland’s Hessler Street Fair
You know summer has kicked off in Cleveland, not because of the weather (which has a mind of its own), but because of the festivals. Last weekend, with unseasonably warm 80 degree weather beckoning, we loaded the car full of friends and headed to the Hessler Street Fair. This was my first time down Hessler … [Read More...]
I’m Double Down with KFC
Whoever invented the sandwich had it all wrong. The meat should be on the outside, and there should be no bread. The sandwich should just be the KFC Double Down.This is, indeed, the greatest innovation since sliced bread. (Take note, McDonald's, I want to see a sandwich with something delicious between two burgers. … [Read More...]