Yesterday started my birthday week. By that, I don’t mean it’s the week of my birthday, but rather: starting yesterday, I have at least one birthday a day until the end of the month (and yes, I know it’s technically 8 days, but channel your inner Beatles and work with me here people!). The only … Continue reading Birthdays Galore!
A couple of weeks ago, I got a text from Aunt Kathy that read: OMG, been eating squash for only a week and already tired of it! Anybody have recipe suggestions? Of course, since this was a group text the rest of the evening was spent with my cousin (who lives in IL) and I trying … Continue reading The Great Squash Debate
We interrupt our tales of Turkey and Greece to bring you Mother’s Day. So, first and foremost: Happy Mother’s Day! to everyone out there who (biologically or not) is a mother. Now, if your mom is anything like my mom, she has several signature dishes. You know, the ones everyone requests; the ones she could … Continue reading Mother’s Day
Ooohh! Ooohh! Super-special post today! What makes this post so special you ask? It’s written (well not this introduction, of course!) by April. There are several things that come to mind when I think about ANZAC day, such as Dawn Service, Two-Up, poppies, and ANZAC bikkies to name a few. The bikkies (aka cookies) are … Continue reading ANZAC Bikkies
Because they have Irish Coffee! What? That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Of course, everyone knows my position of coffee (nectar of the gods–in case you’re new here!), but when you add cream and whiskey, well, kids, it just becomes magical! There are several theories as to who created this wonderful drink. The … Continue reading Why Do Irish Eyes Smile?
It’s been a particularly cold and snowy winter here in NYC. And yes, yes, I know it’s been a lot colder and snowier in other places–but, well, that’s why I don’t live in those places! Despite the cold and snowy weather, it has been entirely too long since I made a big, ol’ pot of … Continue reading Healthy for the Soul
What the hell happened to January? How is it already February 1st?? (btw, Happy Birthday James!) Oh, yeah…I got a new job. Great for bank accounts and pesky things like paying rent and bills, bad for blogging! Well, not bad–I just need to figure out a better blog strategy! We took a very brief trip … Continue reading January Recap!
Every jaunt into the kitchen for me is an adventure. As mentioned before, in honor of Portus Cale, I wanted to make a kale soup, but got distracted with cauliflower soups on Pinterest. But when I found a recipe by Martha that used collared greens and dill (not a favorite herb of mine), I thought … Continue reading Kaliflower Soup, Heavy on the Kale…
I know you’re thinking 27 reasons to what? like soup? like Portual? do the hokey-pokey? While all great answers, nope. It’s 27 reasons to like cauliflower. It’s probably one of the most underrated veggies out there. I can count on one hand the number of people in my life that have actually uttered the words … Continue reading 27 Reasons
I was introduced to pumpkin soup when I lived in Australia. It was intriguing and, honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect because, well, pumpkins were for carving and lattes. It arrived with a dollop of sour cream and chives and I was hooked from the moment I tasted my first bite. Until that point … Continue reading Pumpkin: Not Just for Drinking…
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