OK, this post is totally random (but it’s my blog and I can write about whatever the hell I want to); one of the little news tidbits I heard today was that Brittany Murphy’s final movie is being released—more than 4 years after her death. I always liked her. Maybe because back when I waitressedContinue reading Musings on Brittany Murphy
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Brian’s been hitting the bottle (and the catnip) all day long. He’s a hot mess. Look at him, he can’t even stand up straight. So how has your St. Patrick’s Day been thus far? It’s snowy here. Again. At work there was another delay; which was good because I have a cold and getting upContinue reading Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Beverage Bonus: Tom Collins (Vodka Collins)
So for the last snow day that I had, I had already exhausted all of the rum (actually, I take that back–I still have some dark rum in the cabinet above my fridge. Speaking of which, is that where everyone keeps their booze? Or was that just my parents–and now me?) But I digress. TheContinue reading Beverage Bonus: Tom Collins (Vodka Collins)
Happy National Cereal Day!
My favorite “kids’ cereal” was Lucky Charms. I mean, duh, they’re magically delicious! But I believe that Lucky Charms were so much better when it was just pink hearts, yellow moons, orange stars, green clovers, blue diamonds and purple horseshoes (horseshoes were introduced in 1983, so that was the Lucky Charms of my childhood). They totallyContinue reading Happy National Cereal Day!
Beverage Bonus: Dark and Fizzy
Let’s go back a couple weeks ago to the first snow day, which from henceforth will be known as Rum Day–so not this Monday when I was home again from work (this week was vodka). After making the Bacardi Cocktail and the Mary Pickford, we’re at the point of the snow day where I justContinue reading Beverage Bonus: Dark and Fizzy
Happy Anniversary, Dinner is Served!
Last week I hit my 3-year anniversary with both the blog and Brian! Can you believe it? I can’t. I seriously can’t. I don’t know the last time I committed to something this long that wasn’t a loveless, soul-sucking relationship completely lacking intimacy, honesty and anything remotely resembling a fit physique (that includes me. IContinue reading Happy Anniversary, Dinner is Served!
Food Blogger Cookbook Swap
So this month I participated in the Food Blogger Cookbook Swap, hosted by Alyssa of www.EverydayMaven.com and Faith of http://www.anediblemosaic.com . The format is much like when I’ve done Foodie Pen Pals. But instead of filling a box with foodstuffs, I sent a cookbook to a food blogger and received one in return. I received from (the very educational and veryContinue reading Food Blogger Cookbook Swap
Beverage Bonus: The Mary Pickford
It’s snowing again here. But only a few inches. Not enough for cancellation. Or delay (I really could have gone for a delay–I stayed up too late watching season 1 of Hannibal in anticipation of its return on Friday night. Dude, this show is SO good). But if you are somewhere today where it isContinue reading Beverage Bonus: The Mary Pickford
Beverage Bonus: Bacardi Cocktail
So two weeks ago when the East Coast was hit (yet again) with a bit of a snow storm and (yet again) I had a day where I was trapped at home. I spent my day doing what I’m sure a lot of other people in Baltimore did—I donned my velour, leopard-print caftan, binge-watched TheContinue reading Beverage Bonus: Bacardi Cocktail
Chicken Cooked In Wine
Did anyone know that IKEA published their own cookbook back in 1979? I don’t know why this surprises me so much…
38. Baked Stuffed Pork Chops
Another full meal from Dinner is Served! I made this in January on some Sunday night when Todd and Leah came over. I cannot remember whether it was cold or not when I made it, but I think that pork chops call for cold weather. Or at least sweater weather. Which is why I findContinue reading 38. Baked Stuffed Pork Chops
A Song for Everyone on the East Coast
Don’t let the weather get you down! I love Cannibal the Musical! I highly recommend it if you haven’t seen it. Maybe it’s available online. Perfect for today!
National Jell-O Week 2014: Braunschweiger Glace
I selected this recipe, from Better Homes & Gardens Snacks and Refreshments, specifically for this year’s National Jell-O Week: Let’s take a closer look at the cover. Oh my! What is that shiny item in the lower right hand corner? What the hell is that? Is that pate covered in gelatin? Why yes. Yes it is! IContinue reading National Jell-O Week 2014: Braunschweiger Glace
Happy National Jell-O Week! (Brian bonus included)
It is once again that time of year. Yesterday began National Jell-O Week. Or at least according to the random holiday website that I just linked to. But anyhoo, National Jell-O week is, for me, and some other folks (I’m looking at you: Mimi, Ruth, and Brian) one of the happiest times of the year. It givesContinue reading Happy National Jell-O Week! (Brian bonus included)
Diced! Emily – Hawaiian Coffee Jelly Parfaits
Hey! Voting has opened! Please go and vote for my Hawaiian Coffee Jelly Parfaits. The poll is on the right side of the page. THANK YOU!!!
Happy Birthday, James Spader!
Screw Ducky. Screw Blane. (His name is Blane? Blane?) Can we all just agree that Andie should have ended up with Steff in Pretty in Pink? Well, he’d be my pick. Maybe I’m such a fan of Less Than Zero because there is not only Spader but RDJ, too! Another gem with them both: TuffContinue reading Happy Birthday, James Spader!
What Would Brian Boitano Do?
Is anyone going to watch the Winter Olympics? I guess I will. I am a fan of figure skating. Although I couldn’t name any of the current skaters. I miss the days of Nancy Kerrigan, Viktor Petrenko, Elvis Sojko, Kristy Yamaguchi, Katarina Witt, and, the greatest skater of all time, Brian Boitano: No, not thatContinue reading What Would Brian Boitano Do?
Impossible Quesadilla (that’s kay-seh-dee-yah) Pie
So, it’s not KWAY-suh-dill-uh? Damn. Because that’s how I’ve been saying it for years. I think you all know that I love a good Impossible Pie. So I have declared yet another Resolution for 2014: make all of the Impossible Pies in the Bisquick “No Time To Cook” Recipe Book (1982). I found the booklet onContinue reading Impossible Quesadilla (that’s kay-seh-dee-yah) Pie