The Wedding, Part 1: Bridesmaids' Breakfast and Slideshow
For "The Wedding Part 2," click here. For "The Wedding Part 3," click here. For "The Wedding Part 4," click…
Cormeal-Fried Catfish
My husband and I are deep in the throes of wedding hangover. Something happens when your sister gets married--the steady…
Spicy Garlic Sauce
This sauce (or should we call it a "condiment"?) is good with everything--fries, roasted potatoes, sweet potatoes, fish, chicken tenders,…
Pan-Fried Cumin Sweet Potatoes
Greetings everyone! This morning my husband and I are hopping in my sister Heidi and her husband Mike's truck…
Five Spice Honey Chicken Stirfry
This is so simple to throw together—please don’t be dismayed by the ingredient list. A little chopping, a little mixing, a…
My date with fate
About a month ago, my husband and I spent the weekend with his family, and since he went over yonder…
A morning downtown
My parents were recently here in Chicago for a visit. Since my dad had never seen Millenium Park, we hopped…
Spinach Blue Cheese Pasta
The platform for this recipe is PW's Pasta with Tomato Blue-Cheese Sauce. I've made versions of it many times since…
Winds of Chance
Why do I keep posting book recommendations that are for girls only?? It’s a major concern to me right now.…
Did you know I'm a novelist?
Yes, I wrote a book. In fact, I’ve currently authored 5 novels and a short book of poems. My first…