Recipes

For the Irish in all of us

2010-03-17T05:25:38Z

Not once in my adult life, or even from what I can remember, my childhood have I celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. I understand that on St. Patty’s Day, everyone is Irish, I just never got into it. Maybe it’s because I’ve worked the last 7 St. Patty’s days. Maybe it’s because I don’t drink beer, especially cheap beer that has green food coloring in it. Maybe it’s because I never really liked corned beef and cabbage (although now I could eat cabbage all by itself). Maybe it’s because I own nothing green. Nothing. Well…maybe a pair of panties. Hold on…let me check………nope, not even a pair of green panties.

Destined for Early Sundays...

2010-03-12T05:00:11Z

There is something so luxurious about sleeping in on the weekends. Waking up slowly, no alarms, snuggling up with someone. The smell of coffee in the air, knowing you can take your sweet time making your way into the kitchen to make something scrumptious for breakfast. For me, sleeping in is Sunday morning, which is also my ‘calories don’t count’ day. Talk about a great combination!

No more messy monster

2010-03-07T18:37:41Z

I decided in 2010 to face my demons head on. That’s right, no more messy monster for this girl. No more flour in unmentionable parts. No more flour in the hair. No more flour on the ceiling, flour, and refrigerator (it’s happened, believe me). I’m turning over a new, cleaner, flour free leaf this year.

Just HOT enough

2010-03-04T06:30:18Z

Driving to work today, I realized I don’t remember what it is like to be warm. Seriously. The only time I am warm is when I’m at the gym working out or at home taking a hot shower. Clearly, I’m reconsidering my decision to remain in the Midwest. Why didn’t I pack up an move to LA or somewhere that is warm and sunny? I’m not a winter person. This whole cold thing, no thanks!

I'm Bringing Summer Back. Well....I'm Trying!

2010-02-20T21:34:31Z

My favorite thing about summer, and the part I miss the most, is grilling out. Nothing tops spending a day by the pool, then coming home to throw something on the grill. The smoky flavor that subtle comes through the taste of whatever marinade you decide to put on your meat or fish…the juices of a burger sizzling over the hot coals…that slightly charred smell that signals perfection. Mmmmmm…I can almost smell the fire!

The Power of Love

2010-02-02T05:29:19Z

Lately, I’ve been feeling a little uninspired, which is why I haven’t been writing as much. I know, I know, I know. I always say I’ll post more, and then I don’t. There has been a little bit of a family crisis going on. Well, actually, a big one. My grandfather has been in the hospital, in ICU, for the last three weeks, so all my free time has been spent driving to my hometown and sitting in his room, talking to him, holding his hand, and trying to help out as much as possible. That hasn’t left room for cooking or writing.

Better late than never...

2010-01-28T07:34:58Z

One the things I never thought I would enjoy growing up was eggnog. I know it is the traditional Christmas/Holiday drink, but I’m not a fan of just any creamy drink. Especially ones with eggs in them. Every time I’d pass by the eggnog in the dairy section, my tummy would turn just a little bit.

We Jammin'

2010-01-17T23:38:25Z

I think mid-January is my least favorite time of year. Football is almost over, the once beautiful fluffy snow is now grey slush, there are no days off to look forward to, no parties to get all dolled up for in a little black cocktail dress, the sun hasn’t shown it’s face in weeks, and it has been too cold to go snowboarding. Thanks, but I’m ready for winter to be over!

Little Bit of This...Little Bit of THAT

2010-01-08T05:30:02Z

So I’ve been a little stressed the last few weeks. And when I’m stressed, there are four things that either take my mind off the reasons for stress or help me cope with the stress. Baking, cleaning, writing, and um…well…I’m sure you can guess the last one.

Spicing up the kitchen...

2010-01-04T00:03:38Z

We all have ‘that’ dish that we tend to fall back on. You know, the one you can whip up in your sleep. The one that when you really want to impress someone, you pull this one out. Mine is a miso marinated sea bass. Not only is this my go to dish when trying to impress someone, it is also my go to dish when I just can’t think of anything else to make.