Dear Amanda, It’s my birthday and I have THE BEST neighbors. Yup my neighbor stopped by with this lovely Key Lime Pie cocktail that she made. She actually took the time to froth up some milk to create the creamy layer. Wish you were here to enjoy Tanya’s concoctions. She’s just the best bartender (and […]
Weekly Meal Plan: The Goals Welcome to January. We’re all in that post-holiday fluffy, glazed-eyes state. It’s time to give myself, and my family, a swift kick in the pants. We need some food goals. Time to setup the weekly meal plan. For the adults: clean up the carb-filled, boozy crap we’ve been consuming. My […]
London Broil has become a weeknight staple in our house. London broil is typically a flank steak that is seared, served rare and then thinly cut against the grain. Since my low-weight, picky Middle will eat multiple servings, we’ve made it a point to learn how to make London broil at home. Frequently London broil […]
Curry is one of those flavors that turned out to be a surprise hit in our household. The Middle is notoriously picky, but he LOVES Indian curry. But, this got me thinking on how to make shrimp curry – especially one that he would love. Mixing your own curry blend gives you complete control over […]
Always…. always… chicken skewers… Send Vegetables… Amanda
My Dear Amanda, Mmmm, chicken skewers. Guess what? Everyone is gone tonight and I am ALL ALONE!!!! I started off my solo night with a viewing of Les Miserables. Holy cow did “I Dreamed a Dream” hit me upside the head. Seriously, I cried ugly, snot-dripping tears. If that wasn’t enough, I’m now knee deep […]
Dear Stephanie, I am attempting to fly to Vegas and CES, I have been at the airport since 4 am. It in now 11am and I am still not on a flight yet. The joys of living a stand-by flying lifestyle. I have white fluffy things all over me for some reason. Somehow the florescent […]
Yeah, that’s a waffle iron behind me. Wish you were here to eat some with us. But, please send coffee. Maybe spike it? On second thought, don’t. I mean, I AM watching someone else’s kids. Amanda, they’re belly surfing down the stairs. BELLY SURFING DOWN THE STAIRS. Good grief I don’t even have my other […]