We are on the verge of an absolutely stunning weekend. I am itching to soak up as much warm sunshine as possible before the weather remembers it is only the beginning of May and the clouds make their way back over our corner of the globe. At this very moment Pacific Northwesterns are busy raising their hem … Continue reading »
I went to the grocery store with half a list, half a menu plan, half my usual energy, and half way through I got really hungry. Not the best senario for food shopping. The little voice in my brain started nagging at me to go over to the deli counter and pick out something to … Continue reading »
In my experience, a little splurge now and then is a good thing. I am often asked if there are rules about what treats I can eat or when I can eat them. Happily there are no over arching rules or restrictions governing my food choices. My primary goal is to be mindful of what … Continue reading »
I have thought it would be fun to try and do an entire collection of recipes dedicated to repurposing leftovers. If nothing else it would give my brain something to tease out. Leftovers can be a tough sell. So many things are great the first time around. Hot from the oven meals offer a full … Continue reading »
When I changed the calendar from March to April I felt a little zip of excitement. This month the weather should begin to brighten and warm. At some point during the next few weeks we will pack up some treats and set out to have a picnic. I am hoping our picnic will have a … Continue reading »
More than a year ago I went on a mission to conquer making meringues. It took me a few months and several dozen eggs worth of trial and error but eventually I figured out the technique and now I am a meringue making machine! Last Easter I took my new skill to a new level … Continue reading »
It’s spring! I am so excited to have made it through the dark dreary days of winter. The days are longer and the branches outside my windows are dotted with swollen buds. I see bulbs pushing stocks up through the cold earth soon to burst forth in a rainbow of daffodils, hyacinths and tulips. Now that … Continue reading »
When I think about the meat I ate in Ireland the first thing that comes to mind is bacon. Not the long thin strips of bacon common in the U.S. The bacon I think of is called rashers or back bacon. This is a slightly leaner cut from a different part of the pig. Rashers … Continue reading »
St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday but my brain is already far away in the land of rolling hills and dramatic seaside cliffs. Without even closing my eyes I conjure images of endless stone walls and flocks of wooly sheep in emerald pastures. It has been 7 years since I had my feet on Irish … Continue reading »
March is here and it is time to begin the MyPlate on My Budget Project in earnest! Project creator Jenny, of Teaching my Baby to Read, is hard at work sharing what she has discovering while attempting to feed her family of four with less than $20 a day. Among the topics she has already … Continue reading »