Because he asked
Him: "When are you going to write a new blog post?" Me: (Silence) Him: "'Cause I go to your blog…
Mustard Pork Chops
Why have I been blogging about food so much recently? Well, I'll tell you. It's a simple progression of facts…
Chana Dhal and Courgette Curry
My brother-in-law John is staying with us again this summer and expressed an interest in trying Indian food. You mean…
Alice is . . .
A thumb sucker. A toe sucker! Very bendy. Eater of anything crinkly. Fierce chewer of books. Eater of pages. Reader…
Chicken and Rice with Peas
I've made Chicken and Rice in many variations and usually end up being disappointed. Soggy rice, overcooked meat, too much…
The best toy. Ever.
In times of desperation, when nothing else seems to be working (not napping, not bouncing, not singing), sometimes a great…
Dear Aunt Vessie, love Alice
Dear Aunt Vessie, thank you for sending me this new outfit in the mail! When your package got here, we…
Pollo alla Cacciatora
Inspired by Nigella's recipe from her cookbook "Nigella Express," this dish was an absolute hit. I anticipated liking it, but not…
Dreams, Dylan and my cuties
I have ten things to say this morning. I don't know what they are yet but as I start typing…
Month 7: sleep, discipline and pizza
Alice turned 8 months old last week. Between months 7 and 8, drastic changes have been happening in Alice's little…