Monthly Archives: May, 2011
I Turned My Camera On
And that’s pretty much all I did on this phase of the project. As you’ll see from the pictures, my dad, my husband, and our trusty contractors deserve all the … Continue reading
Gotta Getcha Some
When John and I got married, we registered for several boxes of fancy wine glasses. They are sleek and elegant. And they look absolutely lovely sitting on the shelf. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
Authentic Recipe for Hummus
My mother-in-law doesn’t cook. (Like my mom, she happily handed over the keys to the kitchen to her husband several years ago.) But, Let. Me. Tell. You. My mother-in-law makes … Continue reading
Parsley Potato Salad
John was sincerely shocked when he learned the news. “You like mayonnaise on your burger?!” Of course I do. I love when grease from warm chuck melds with a little … Continue reading
Gimme Shelter
John and I bought our first house! Right now, we are in the process of remodeling the inside. The house was built in the late-1970s, and very little was done … Continue reading
Summer Whites For Less Than $15
As I was flipping through an old Martha Stewart magazine last night, I came across her May calendar. The entry for today says to “stock upon white and rosè wine … Continue reading
When Canned Won’t Cut It
People sometimes ask how I got “so into cooking.” It was probably because, growing up, we made everything from scratch. I mean everything. Say we wanted to make jell-o. Most … Continue reading
Crazy Little Thing Called Lebni
Greek yogurt is all the rage right now, and it’s no wonder why. In addition to being higher in protein and lower in carbs than regular yogurt, Greek yogurt is … Continue reading
Texas Chimichurri Recipe
Steaks are good. Steaks grilled outside on a hot charcoal fire are better. But why stop there? Add some serious character to your carne this summer by whipping up a bowl … Continue reading
Green Bean Salad
Memorial Day weekend is just a few weeks away! John and I recently received a couple of invitations for Memorial Day “covered dish” picnics, which got me thinking about what … Continue reading
