Most of the recipes I post here are tweaked versions of someone else’s creativity. But this one is the result of several kitchen experiments! I was trying to replicate a super-expensive packaged nut butter that was costing me an embarrassing amount to order and have shipped. I have to say… my Power Nut Butter is better. It’s full of good-for-you seeds and nuts (and no preservatives), and it’s far less expensive! Continue Reading →
The older Husband and I get, the more we’re into routines. If one or both of us are traveling, we FaceTime at the end of the day. We don’t discuss our thoughts on a movie we’ve seen, until we have a post-movie snack and maybe a nightcap. We typically go to church on Saturday nights, after which we can be found at our favorite Mexican restaurant – in our usual spot, with our usual order. And on Sunday mornings, our ritual includes coffee and watching CBS Sunday Morning. We’ve recently taken that routine up a notch, thanks to Almond Biscotti with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt. Continue Reading →
I just grabbed one of these Dark Chocolate Energy Bites as a reward for going to the mailbox — it’s around -50º below zero with windchill!
Truth be told, we weren’t supposed to BE in the frozen tundra today. We had been invited to join a group of dear friends this week in Mexico — where, by my calculations, there’s about a 135º temperature difference at the moment. Continue Reading →
I’ve worked in “Top 40” radio and I’ve worked in Christian music radio – and there are actually more similarities than differences. The hours can be bizarre, creative people can be a challenge to manage {understatement – and I’m including myself here!} … and it’s an absolute blast. Continue Reading →
In Minnesota, the return of spring means a number of good things. Among them, that it’s time to fire up the grill and get outside! With that – for me anyway, comes a certain amount of nostalgia. My dad was a grill {and smoker} maestro. Mom would prepare whatever it was he was to grill – burgers, brisket, individual barbecued meatloaves, or even pancake batter – and then turn it over to “Big Dave.” Continue Reading →
I nearly knocked a lady over in the produce section the other day when I saw a display of fresh figs and made an abrupt U-turn with my cart. Continue Reading →
Who knew that you could easily impress your friends with a watermelon, a knife and $6 spigot? Continue Reading →
I know what you’re thinking… “Oh poor thing… she must have moved to a yurt, quit shaving her legs and started sewing her own undergarments…” Not so – although I did let some time pass after posting directions for making homemade almond milk.
{Today’s post is a bit different than normal. I wrote an article for Faith Radio that I thought you might be interested in. We’ll get back to our “regularly scheduled programming” later this week, with Grilled Pizza Crusts!} You are given the choice of a bowl of Cheetos or a bowl of carrot sticks. Which would you choose?
The answer most people give to that question isn’t anecdotal… it’s proven. Most would pick Cheetos. What about a handful of M&Ms vs. a serving of broccoli? DING DING DING! M&Ms! And that’s no accident – it’s by design. Continue Reading →
I’ve had a number of memorable meals at Rosa Mexicano, but one stands out above the rest.
It was early 1994, and Husband and I were in New York for some event or another, and as always, we made to book one dinner at the original Rosa’s on 58th and First Avenue. We were shown to a cozy spot in a little alcove that had just two tables, way in the back of the restaurant.
We were too busy enjoying a beverage and narrowing down the fabulous menu options to pay attention to the group sitting next to us.
But then the singing started …
I'm glad you stopped by ... pull up a stool, grab your favorite beverage, and let's make something delicious!
