Martha Stewart sometimes gives me suggestions. She’s cool like that (and maybe she suggests things to me via her website). Yesterday’s suggestion was about how we should prepare for Thanksgiving, complete with a very comprehensive timeline. Thanks, Martha! I’m a little bit confused by her suggestion this time, however. Martha thinks we should have…
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Chorizo and Other Tasty Things
Yes, the stuffed squash passed the test last night at dinner. While I was making it, I realized that I’ve cooked a whole ton of stuffed things lately. There were stuffed pasta shells, stuffed squash, stuffed apples (that weren’t actually stuffed), stuffed chicken, and that might be it. But that’s a lot. Why so many…
Back in the Real World, Back in the Kitchen
Today was my first real day at my new job (orientation doesn’t completely count, in my book). It involved all of the normal first day things–meeting of co-workers, getting computer sign-in info, etc. There was even a “first day of school” outfit selection session the night before. Oh, and there was some spilled yogurt on…
Can I Have Some Fat? Please.
I grew up in a family where hunting wasn’t a normal part of life. My dad never just took off into the woods to try to rustle up some dinner. So imagine my surprise when I married a hunter, and there’s occasionally a large chunk of very fresh deer meat that turns up in our…
I’m Employed!
Well, I’m technically not employed yet. But I did get a job offer, and I’ve signed an acceptance of that offer, so it’s pretty official. I’m really excited about it. I get to dust off my library skills, and I even get to hang out with co-workers who like reading. It’s going to be good….
Painted Cabinets: All Seven Layers
Painting our cabinets proved to be a tricky job. Isn’t that always the way with DIY projects? That said, each individual step was easy to tackle. It was not knowing how to start that was intimidating. Sure, you sand first, then you paint. I’ve got that. But we were doing steps I had never tried…
Chicken and ‘Maters (and Havarti with Dill)
Today’s menu offering is a good Monday Night Special. It’s quick, simple, and the Havarti with dill is fancy enough to make Monday a little bit shinier (or any night, for that matter). Yesterday was a pretty full day, which ended with a grocery store run, and some frustrating cabinet work. Those dern hinges are…
Small, but valuable. 