From the Kitchen

For the record, Monday night’s pulled pork turned out to be less than expected.  Perfectly tender, juicy, “pig meat” (thank you, Hayden) ruined by way too much paprika. And the CROCKPOT.  Once again, I am reminded that crockpot meals taste weird.  If anyone can offer up some good crockpot recipes I might be willing...
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It’s thirty-five degrees and windy. I am wearing gloves with tissues tucked into the cuffs. Wintertime makes me want to eat warm stuff.  Food with lots of flavor- spicy, zesty, or earthy.  Last night I tried to make some Indian food.  I think I tried once before but put the results out of memory,...
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I spent my last year of graduate school interning with a rheumatologist.  Most of the patients I saw were referred for signs or symptoms of a rheumatic illness: joint pain, swelling, stiffness, headaches, vascular problems, abnormal lab values. Occasionally there was someone with a simple case of osteoarthritis, but most of these people were...
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The real reason I went to BlogHer12 this year wasn’t for the seminars, the free booze, or the hotel view.  Getting to see a handful of bloggers I adore was definitely a big draw, as was the free place ticket I got with miles, but the real reason was because I have family in...
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I don’t know how you working moms do it.  And by working moms I mean those with a paying job.  Because we all know that we are all working. Today seemed like one long series of complaints.  It began with crying in bed (our bed, I might add) followed by verbal disapproval of the...
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I had a pound of good ground beef, but it was too warm out for chile, and I am so over pasta with sauce.  So what to cook to please a four year old?  Sliders. Why do they call them sliders?  Supposedly because they are easy to slide down an eating counter, but tonight...
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Lesson learned from Easter: Hayden only likes Eggie Weggies (defined as scrambled eggs). Hayden does not like hard-boiled eggs. Nor does he like egg salad. Fortunately, I love making and eating egg salad and am fixated on when I can get my next helping. Must. Make. More. Egg. Salad. - – - – -...
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For those of you who played our little game yesterday, the answer is APPLE PIE.  Yes, I know apple pie is not a traditional Valentine’s Day treat, but it could be.  If it had hearts.  So let’s make apple pie with hearts. 1 recipe double pie crust (No, pre-made crust won’t do.  If you...
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I want to thank you all for the outpouring of support you have shown me this week and since I began this blog two years ago.  Yes, I write for me.  But if a tree falls in the forest and nobody is there to hear it, does it make a sound?  After abstaining from...
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Do you know what you are serving Christmas Day?  What about some apps to go with all that wine you plan to drink?  Now, I’ve got your attention. Ehem. I present to you, red and green foods. When you’re done perusing, head over to This Blogger Makes Fun of Stuff and read about the...
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A lot has changed over the past year.  Well, actually, that’s a bunch of baloney.  The kind of stuff people write in holiday form letters. Aside from remodeling a house, not much has changed. Oh, except that I decided that I was going to be an eater instead of a cooker.  Because even though...
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2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup oil (canola or coconut) 1 egg 2 cups cranberries, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped Preheat oven to 375º   Combine flour through salt and set aside.  In a large bowl, combine OJ through egg. ...
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I can’t believe this is ours. It’s like we are living a life of luxury! It’s so awesome. We are so awesome! . . . . . . . . . . (Thud) Oh my god! What!?! What happened? (Scott is standing at the sink, holding his head.) Are you okay?  Is it your...
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I am in a blue mood today.  And longing for some home-cooked food. Since I still don’t have a kitchen, you can cook for me. Think of me when you sink your teeth into something sweet. Or swallow something savory. Since blue foods are neither in season nor very appetizing, I am sending you...
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