Baked Acorn Squash
One of my favorite fall desserts, is baked acorn squash. We used to grow it in my parents’ garden when I was young. I often find myself buying acorn squash during the fall, and visitors to my home comment … Continued
Leather Key Cover
Okay, this is the last leather craft for a while, I promise. Does that ever happen to you, though? You find a deal somewhere on something so you decide it is your next medium. Since my bargain in Canada … Continued
Pumpkin Recipe Roundup
When I was in Australia several years ago, one of the things the family I stayed with ate very often was pumpkin. They grew Chinese pumpkins (the green kind) and we used it in a lot of things. Sometimes, … Continued
Propagating Lucky Bamboo
Chances are, you have seen a Lucky Bamboo plant in a friend’s home, or own a plant yourself. This stuff is EVERYWHERE. It is sold in convenient stores on the corner, little gift shops in china town, the flower aisle … Continued
Simple Jerky Without A Dehydrator
Today’s Mouthwatering Monday is jerky made without a dehydrator. Many people think they can’t make jerky, because they don’t have the correct tools, but it is actually really simple to do with things you have around your house. No … Continued
Low Fat Cannoli Dip
Photo Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/calenbrait/ Cannolis are a magical thing. If you’ve ever bitten into one, you know there is no dessert like it in the world. They’re also a pain in the ass. If you’ve ever tried to make one … Continued
8 Minute Dessert
Okay, so I’m a cheater. I LOVE super easy recipes that only taste like I put a lot of effort into them. The easier, the better. Also, the less time I have to spend on them, the better. If … Continued
Up, Up, and (Clutter) Away: Making Use of Vertical Space
I have become used to living in small spaces. Over the last eight years I’ve lived in quiet possibly some of the smallest apartments in Chicago (which, admittedly, are not nearly as small as some New York apartments I’ve … Continued
Chicken Curry Stew
This recipe is the child of two recipes I was never able to duplicate exactly, but which somehow married in my brain and produced offspring. Do you ever eat somewhere, and mean to ask the person for their recipe, but … Continued
Collard Greens and Pinto Beans
Before moving to the South, I had never tried a collard green. If I was cooking with greens, it was all about spinach. After reading Eat to Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, I began incorporating more plants (especially leafy greens) … Continued