I was talking lately with some moms of tweens, and a couple of them mentioned that they are kind of dreading the discussion that they’ll need to be having soon with their daughters, in regard to the changes that a girl’s body goes through at puberty. They were especially not looking forward to talking with …
It’s been dry, dry, dry around here lately. And it’s not just the soil that has suffered: my spirit feels withered as well. I told someone the other day that if life is a test, I feel like I’m failing it these days. And then, out of the blue… (Who could have predicted it? Our …
Warm Grilled Potato Salad with Kalamata Olives and Parmigiano Reggiano is the best potato salad I’ve ever had! It’s totally unique, and this, alone, would make any grilling occasion special. Warm Potato Salad? Really? Yes, really! This side dish is one of my family’s favorites when we’re grilling out. We love it with ribs, or …
Sesame semolina artisan bread is definitely the favorite bread of my childhood, and is possibly still my favorite loaf of bread. I’ve been making various different types of artisan bread, off and on for several years. I started by grinding my own whole wheat grain, to make loaves of Homemade Whole Wheat sandwich bread for …
Today, I have to share with you a tale of true independence. (We like what we like, and we’re not ashamed to admit it!!! A tail of capitalism as its finest. (So what if its a Chinese product? The American guys camping out in the fireworks tent for the holiday doubtless make their share!) When …
I know I’m not the only one who is thinking about what food I’ll be serving for the 4th of July. But what menu items are truly 4th-of-July-Worthy? In actuality, since I’ll be attending the pot-luck I go to nearly every year, my own contribution will be fairly limited, which is kind of nice! (I’m …
Aztec Salad is the perfect side dish for grilling out, or a light, tasty, healthy vegan lunch. This salad packs plenty of protein, in a no-fat dressing. I thought that after my last HORRIBLY NAUGHTY post, the one on Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake with Raspberry Sauce, that a season of contrition, nay – repentance …
I made this cake, Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake with Raspberry Sauce, specifically for my sweet husband. To his way of thinking, there is no better Valentine’s Day Gift than this. If it’s NOT Valentine’s day, I have no justification for this recipe whatsoever other than…chocolate. If you are health conscious, as we …
Slap Yo’ Mama Butt Rub is the PERFECT spice rub blend for pork, chicken, or venison. Wrapping Up Grill Week I’ve decided to wrap up Grill Week here in the Boonies with a recipe for a spice rub called Slap Yo’ Mama Butt Rub, to go on whatever meat you’re going to grill. I did …
Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Basil is the perfect side dish for almost anything you’re grilling! Recipes for Grill Week Welcome back to Grill Week in the Boonies. I have another fantastic side dish, Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes, and Basil that I’ve discovered this summer, that I think …
Since I’ve declared this week, “Grill Week” here in the Boonies, I realized quite a few of us might enjoy a recommendation for a nice wine to sip with the lovely recipes I’ll be serving up. I went to my friend and local wine guru, Denny Jiosa, and asked him to turn us on to …
Welcome to Grilling Week on My Website! We’ve been eating pretty well around here since grilling season started. I’ve been trying some new recipes that sounded delicious to me, and changing them up a bit, just to put my own spin on them, and I’ve found some winners that I’d like to share with …
How did you learn about the facts of life?Do you remember? I’ll bet you do! And, if you’re a woman, who explained to you the wonderful way your body functions? Was it your Mom? Did someone explain it to you in a class at school? Or did a girlfriend give you the lowdown on the …
I have a dream, and I admit it: it’s a selfish dream. I want to listen to recorded books, in my kitchen, while I cook, without having either annoying earbuds in my ears, or needing to run to the living room to pause the family’s CD player when someone wants to talk to me. And …
In part one of this series, I told y’all I had the time of my life, twice, at Mangia Nashville, that Italian restaurant named Best Weekly Food Event in Nashville, where you, too, can experience your very own Big Night. We ate, we sang, we danced, we celebrated life! Perhaps some of you are wondering about the …