On the heels of my post about our pathetic summer, she comes to LA for the weekend to punish us all and make up for her three-month absence. Desperate … [Read more...]
Cooking: Faux Margarita? Fo’ Sho
After spending the day in dry and sun-beaten San Gabriel, the Mister and I returned home on Sunday feeling parched, leathery and in need of … [Read more...]
Cooking: Breakfast, It’s What’s For Dinner
Sometimes dinner doesn't have to be dinner. This was one of those weeks when going to the supermarket was not high on my priority list, and I had to … [Read more...]
Have Your Poison Cake and Eat it Too
Last Monday, my better half turned 40. We celebrated by driving home from a family camping trip in the desert, showering, and napping for almost 6 … [Read more...]
Cooking: Character Bento Boxes
One of the many things I love about Yahoo’s photo sharing website flickr, is the photographic journey through new and unfamiliar places, faces, and of … [Read more...]
Cooking: French Quarter Beignets
Yesterday I woke up needing a donut. It was one of those days. Operation 10 in 3 would have to forgive this moment of weakness. Donut selection is a … [Read more...]
We Can Camp If We Want To
I recently had the great honor of hosting an over-night camping trip with two of my nieces. This was their first camping experience, and for the eight … [Read more...]
Cooking at home: Chinese Tea Eggs
Tastespotting.com has always been one of my favorite places to window-shop recipes I may want to attempt, discover new food blogs to read, and add … [Read more...]
Camp Cooking: Cedar Plank Salmon
Lets talk camping and food for a sec. I love camping. I love fresh air and open roads. I love sleeping in the dead quiet of the wilderness and waking … [Read more...]
Cooking at Home: Inspired by new cookbooks, & Mimi!
I've been cooking a lot lately. before Christmas, I went on a little cookbook shopping spree to bring my cooking skills up a notch. I picked up the … [Read more...]