What’s for dinner?
Chicken Francese
Every time I went to an Italian restaurant with my friend, he'd order chicken francese. So began the search for a recipe that … [Read More]
What’s for dessert?
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Almond Buttercream Frosting
All year long, I look forward to pumpkin. It's such a seasonal flavor that only seems fit for the fall season. I wait until … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Kitchen
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]
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 crackers and other charcuteries, but I go straight to the cupcakes. When I found this recipe for Blackberry Cabernet Cupcakes, I knew what I’d be taking to the party. The first bottle of … [Read More]
In the Fresh Domestic Garden
Flower Garden
No words to blog today, just pictures of vividly bright flowers from my garden that say it better in color than I can in … [Read More]
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]
Around Town + Beyond
The First Camping Trip of the Season
This weekend, the warm weather forecast won out over the writing deadlines that begged me to stay indoors. Nature called, so in response we started packing our supplies and invited friends to come out for the first camping trip of the year. Our camping trips are usually somewhat spontaneous; during the week we … [Read More...]
Pizza Night Every Night
When you were little, you were lucky to have pizza night once a week. When you're in college, it's nothing strange to have pizza night every night. This week I struck a fine balance with pizza night every other night, twice so far. And I struck that balance even finer for going out one night and staying in the … [Read More...]
