Today is my and Kurt’s 12th wedding anniversary. Of course, with all the Ken activities in the beginning of the week, that means we’re not actually going to have our celebratory fine dining experience until the weekend. We’re going to our favorite seafood restaurant– Black Salt. Continue reading
Tag Archives: chocolate
I’m Hungry!
You know how the experts tell you not to go shopping when you’re hungry? (BTW, there’s actually a hormone called grehlin that makes you hungry and simultaneously focuses you on food to the exclusion of any other distraction). The corollary for cooks is “Do not surf your Pinterest ‘Recipes I Want to Try!’ board when you’re hungry.” I must have printed a dozen recipes off my board today just before lunch. Continue reading
Filed under Baked Goods, Family, Fancy Cakes, Food
Back from the Woods
So much for daily blogging…but Tiger Mom took over the last few days to ensure there was enough food, clothing, water and fuel (not to mention sleeping bags and flashlights) for our annual fall camping trip. And, to tell the truth, camping is really glamping for our family and an arduous packing experience– Continue reading
Filed under Everyday Cakes, Family, Main Dishes
a cougar in the kitchen 