Over the weekend there was a get-to-know-your-neighbors block party in our ‘hood. This sort of gathering is rather old-school, and far too uncommon these days. I don’t think we all need to be best friends with our neighbors.…
Dinner With Baker Jen
Friday night found us having dinner with our friend, Baker Jen. And as she and Mister are drinking soul-mates, they both relished Paisley Martinis. We had a fab time and we laughed and talked and,…
Garden Inspiration
I visited a gardening center this weekend and made the rounds. I only needed a little something for an indoor plant, but the way I see it – window shopping at a garden center is a sure-fire way…
Breakfast of Champions
Yesterday I was inspired to stray from my usual breakfast. I had a craving for avocado, and once I pinpointed the yearning, it was all over but the cutting. My brain has crossed over to thoughts of…
New Tricks
Sometimes when I’m talking food with folks, people ask why I’m willing to make the trek to Glendale, CA for fresh fish. I tell them “Fish King” is my go-to store for all foods fin. When I’ve taken…
Dear One-Time-Only Dinner Guest…
Dear One-Time-Only Dinner Guest, I want to thank you for arriving so very early for the dinner party we recently threw. As you saw, we had our hands quite full during the time leading up to when…
Pizza on the Grill!
This was last week’s Sunday Supper, and we cooked it on the grill! For reals! I think I’m gonna have to blog this, as it was far easier than I expected and way more delicious than I’d…
The Remains of the Day
Last week’s Sunday Supper was Osso Buco (recipe link is here). And it was flippin’ awesome. In fact, it was so yummy that Mister and I were sucking the marrow out of those bones like nobody’s business. …