I was going to make this bin so that I could put it in the back of my car to hold things. Things like cleaning wipes (to keep the newly cleaned interior clean – novel concept, right?), maybe a blanket, a pair of shoes and socks (just in case I break down and have to walk somewhere – doesn’t hurt to be prepared). But then … Continue reading Giant Fabric Bin
Yesterday was spent getting some things done. Got up, waited for the temperature to rise just a bit before going for a jog (for the first time in weeks), then headed out to pick up lunch for both of us, and ribs for dinner. Once the ribs were in the oven, and lunch had been eaten, I got the motivation to head to the craft … Continue reading Busy Saturday
This weekend was spent straightening up the house that badly, badly needed it, including heading to the laundromat to spend way, way too much money washing two of our largest blankets. I also went out and purchased fun material that should shortly be turned into a box of some sort. Depending on the outcome, it’ll head to the back of my car to carry things that are … Continue reading Food! And other stuff
I’ve been looking at doing this recipe again for a few weeks, but had never gotten around to doing it. MM doesn’t really do Chinese style food, so I don’t make it often. However, this recipe, found in Food Network Magazine, is something in which he’ll grudgingly partake. I highly suggest getting all your ducks in a row with this recipe before starting it. You … Continue reading Sweet and Sour Pork
MM and I took off on Friday afternoon to head down to his hometown. His grandmother, G, turned 90 on Saturday, and we wanted to spend time with her as well as MM’s mom, P. The plan was to take P, G, and P’s husband out for a really nice dinner, spend lots of time with them Friday night and Saturday, complete with a super … Continue reading The trip south that… Sorta happened?
Sometimes, a little chicken soup will soothe the soul… This past weekend, MM and I headed to his hometown to celebrate his grandmother’s 90th birthday. We wanted to take her out to a really good dinner on Friday night, and then MM’s mom, P, was going to take us all to a nice lunch on G’s actual birthday. Unfortunately, those plans were cancelled, because P, … Continue reading Chicken and Dumplings
My birthday was yesterday! MM made the whole week special, giving me a small gift every day of the week leading up to my day. In addition, we went to our jeweler to talk about taking a piece of jewelry that belonged to MM’s grandfather and turning it into something that I could wear (MM does not wear jewelry, with the exception of the wedding … Continue reading Birthday Weekend
These. Cookies. Are. WONDERFUL! Seriously. Make these right now. I got the recipe off of Pinterest, really, and the ingredient list scared me a bit. I don’t have Turbinado sugar, as a rule, but once I got past that step out of the comfort zone, boy was I happy! I’d never used two types of salt in a cookie recipe before, either, but I know … Continue reading Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies
When you’re looking for a fairly easy meatball recipe, look no further than this one. Sure, it takes a bit of work before you start cooking, including searing the meatballs, but in the end, it’s worth it. Also, Paula Deen wasn’t known for healthy cooking back when this recipe was posted, so… take that as you will. The recipe calls for fresh basil, but my … Continue reading Slow Cooker Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
