Carol’s Chicken
My cousin Michelle taught me this one. The recipe (as far as we know) originated with her friend Carol (hence the recipe name). I’ve only made minor tweaks, like consolidating some seasoning and...
View ArticlePumpkin Bread (or cupcakes/muffins)
This is my grandmother’s recipe for pumpkin bread. I’ve always loved it, and a few years back I finally asked my aunt for the recipe. A Facebook friend recently posted that she was looking for a...
View ArticleWork It
My husband ordered some shirts with French cuffs from Macy’s. They arrived today. The designer is Sean John. ME: Do you know who Sean John is? HIM: Yes. ME: You bought P. Diddy shirts on purpose? HIM:...
View ArticleIsabel Shrimp
This is an update to the Isabel Chicken recipe. My mom decided to try it with shrimp, and she says it’s amazing. Ingredients 1 lb raw shrimp Marinade: 4 T Dijon mustard (I like Trader Joe’s, but any...
View ArticleCrockpot Ravioli
This morning, feeling like doo doo from a cold or allergies (the jury’s still out on that one), I was dreading coming up with a dinner idea for tonight. I did not feel like planning or cooking. Then, I...
View ArticleRoasted Brussels Sprouts
I have always loved Brussels sprouts, even if cooking them makes the house smell like a giant fart. Yes, I said fart. Anyway, I’d always had them steamed from frozen, and then eaten them plain or maybe...
View ArticleAdventures in Parenting
I rarely let this blog be an outlet for parenting issues (not even sure if I ever have), but this little episode had me laughing so hard I couldn’t breathe (only wheeze), so I had to share it with you....
View ArticleKale Chips
For some time now, I’ve been hearing all this buzz about kale chips. How healthy they are. How yummy they are. How easy they are to make. Until recently, I’ll admit that I didn’t even know what kale...
View ArticleStuffed Shrooms
This is really more of an idea than an actual recipe. I say that, because the amount of each ingredient can’t really be measured. But, it’s an awesome appetizer, snack, or even a meal (if you’re an...
View ArticleWendy’s Famous Extradelicious Macaroni & Cheese
First of all, I have no idea who Wendy is. I just wanted to get that out there. This is, by no means, an original recipe of mine, but it’s really, really, REALLY yummy, and I wanted to share it. …...
View ArticleMichiana Mishegas
Every July 4th, the family on hubs’ side gathers at my BIL Tony & SIL Megan’s summer home in Michiana for a few days of fun and shenanigans. This year was special, because we celebrated another...
View ArticleBragging Rights
Kindergarten has begun. Actually, it began a little over a week ago. Of the thirty “star” (sight) words the girl should know before the end of the year, she knew 26 going in. Plus, she’s taught herself...
View ArticleDMV Hell
Yesterday morning, I drove to the DMV to renew my drivers license and get a replacement sticker for hubs’ plate. When I got there, the lot was empty. I forgot that they’re closed on Mondays. This...
View ArticleDoin’ It Right
I’ll be the first to admit that my child is not perfect, but I won’t go into details because I just can’t be that mom. Someday, she’ll find my blog, read what I’ve written, and I figure I’ll do enough...
View ArticleGarlic Lemon Chicken
I saw a version of this recipe floating around Facebook. It purported to originally come from Real Simple, though I never found it on there. The posting I saw called for green beans and red potatoes,...
View ArticleCoconut Macaroons
I’ve never been a huge fan of those coconut macaroons that are a staple of every Seder dessert table. Then again, I’ve only ever had the Manischewitz variety from the can. Today, I made some from...
View ArticleChange Your Life Sammich
Last night, I prematurely posted a link to a sandwich recipe on my friend Erin’s blog. I say prematurely, because at the time, I merely thought it looked good enough to share. Oh, people. I had no...
View ArticleGrilled Watermelon Salad
My brother-in-law made this from an amalgam of recipes he found online. I really didn’t expect it to be good, but, ooooooh, was it delicious! Definitely a perfect summer salad. Ingredients Watermelon...
View ArticleGarlic Lemon Dressing for Salad
A friend of a friend (named Heather) made this salad when a bunch of us went to Ravinia to see Train. It was phenomenal. So much so that I had to Facebook stalk her to get the recipe for her … Continue...
View ArticleBreakfast Burrito
I just made a delicious breakfast burrito. I credit my brother for introducing me to this concept several years back on a 5K race day. Today’s concoction was a simple one, but you can really add...
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