The last few days have been quite an adventure. I had to travel to Minneapolis for work, and since I work for a nonprofit we are always trying to keep costs down. I could not find a flight under $500, and a train ticket was under $200 and didn’t seem like it would take much [...]
Like “Polar Express,” only with no dancing and you have to pay for the hot chocolate
December 9, 2010 By 7 Comments
Book Review: The Blueberry Years
December 8, 2010 By 1 Comment
Remember how I talked about how The Dirty Life made me think about my past? For some reason, The Blueberry Years: A Memoir of Farm and Family made me think about a future of dreams and possibilities; which is sort of ironic, since it’s a memoir.
Waverly Tableware by Hefty: A coupon for you!
December 7, 2010 By 1 Comment
Normally I prefer to avoid paper plates as it’s more “green” to use real. However, I’m realistic enough to know that for things like potlucks and larger family gatherings it’s not very practical to use real dishes. So I agreed to review the new tableware collection by Waverly and Hefty.
How to Make Banket
December 6, 2010 By 13 Comments
I have been eating banket ever since I was a little girl; it just isn’t Christmas without a stick of the almond-filled pastry. Since the area where I grew up is heavily populated with Dutch immigrants, it wasn’t until later in life that I discovered that there are people who have no idea what banket is!
Pin ItCalcannon – a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes
December 5, 2010 By 6 Comments
As you know, I’m not a big fan of “transforming” leftovers into something else; however, some recipes are quick and easy when you have leftovers on hand. Collective Bias asked for submissions to its Family Meals Dummies Guide to Leftovers, and since I had some mashed potatoes in the refrigerator, I knew it was a [...]
Pie Crust & Mom’s Apple Pie
December 3, 2010 By 6 Comments
There’s a recipe for pie crust in Simply in Season; however, I decided not to make it as sometimes nothing compares to the one your mother makes. She is famous for her tart cherry pies (will make you never want to eat canned sweet filling again). I haven’t been able to get that recipe out of her yet, but here is her apple pie, which is almost as good.
The City Cook: Book Review & Giveaway
December 2, 2010 By
Ah, food bloggers and books. They go together like carrots and peas. When I was asked about whether I’d been approached about a book in an interview the other day, I smiled because it has become almost cliche’. However, The City Cook: Big City, Small Kitchen. Limitless Ingredients, No Time. More than 90 recipes so delicious you’ll want to toss your takeout menus has lots of useful info, even if it was written by a blogger 
No Bakes & Pecan Sandies: A Perfect Pair of Cookie Recipes!
December 1, 2010 By 2 Comments
Over the weekend we had a potluck at our friend’s house, and as you might imagine the food was AWESOME. I especially liked these cookies by my BFF Christina. Her daughter has egg allergies, so these are an especially welcome treat for her.
