I've recently found the blog, Ordinary Courage, by author Brené Brown. She is a research professor and writer who studies vulnerability, courage, and authenticity.
I've learned quite a bit by reading the posts on her blog, and that has turned me into quite a fan of hers. The first post I read was "this I believe . . . about basic dignity", where she talks about the way we might treat others - especially those in the service industry. The image on her site (which says "No Cell Phone Use At
Las Vegas Farmer’s Markets
One day, while I was sitting back in my old house in Virginia, I started to wonder...
Is there Farmer's Markets in Las Vegas?
After all, it's DESERT. And it's HOT.
I don't know a thing about gardening, can things even grow when it's that hot?
I pulled out trusty Google and learned that, yes, there is farmer's markets in Las Vegas. Several of them, as a matter of fact. I was relieved - and excited to visit once we got settled.
Tricolor Vegetable Pâté and French Baguette
I am so very late on posting this, but hopefully the "better late than never" saying would apply in this case too. I actually made these items right around the time they were supposed to be shared, but packing and moving has gotten in the way.
This is my first month being a part of the Daring Cooks Challenge at The Daring Kitchen. Just like The Daring Bakers, I am VERY excited to take part. Stepping out of my comfort zone with new foods and new techniques is so much easier when you make a
Crunchy Ramen Chicken Salad Recipe
Road to a Cuisinart (new food processor – part 2)
Remember my food processor story? I used to have a very sad food processor. The bowl broke one day when it slipped off the counter. It slowly started falling apart. The brand name and various words on it (like the important OFF and ON) rubbed off while wiping it clean. I was never sure if she was in speed #1 or speed #10.
I coped with it for a while, even though it had a big hole on the side of the bowl. I would cover the hole with my hand to prevent breadcrumbs and various liquids from
Easy Homemade Pasta Sauce
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I've been trying my hand at lots of different tomato pasta sauces. The only type I haven't tried yet is making pasta sauce from scratch with fresh tomatoes, but I'm sure I will try that at some point too. But for now, most are made with various combination of canned tomato products - which works for our
Easy Grilled Corn on the Cob
Many years ago, while having a barbecue at the home of a friend, David and I were introduced to grilled corn on the cob. It was prepared by pulling back the husk, removing the silk, and rubbing the cob with butter. The husks were pulled back to cover the corn once again and the husk-covered corn was grilled directly on the heat.
It was delicious - but then again, buttery corn is a huge weakness for me.
Over the years, I've attempted make corn like this. And, I've failed every time. Laugh
Menu Planning Before Moving
At the end of the month, our family is moving from the East coast to the West coast. It's a big move, which means the items in our freezer and refrigerator must be used or we will have to give them away. The move is expensive, so while giving items away will make someone happy, it will make my finances much more happy to know that we have used what we have on hand. Needless to say, it's use it or lose it time.
We've had big moves like this before, so I have learned quite a bit, including how to
Homemade Enchilada Sauce From Scratch (no cans)
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If you love enchiladas like our family does, then you must try making homemade enchilada sauce.
Until recently, I used only canned enchilada sauce. In California, I had several to choose from, but I would usually go with the least expensive one. I do remember finding the El Torito brand of enchilada sauce at
Black Bean & Beer Soup
This is a perfect soup for all of the beer lovers out there! Here we will show you how to make a delicious soup that is made with Black Beans and your favorite beer!
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I know some have soup for dinner all year, but I'm not a fan. Soup, stews and similar things belong in the Winter. And maybe in Autumn.
I'm not