Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood by Patricia Green & Carolyn Hemming
I am an adventurous eater. Because. . . . My mother is an adventurous eater. She’ll try anything at least once. My childhood was filled with foods like blood pudding,…
Holiday Spiced Cider
Soledad (4) has asked me at least 5,000 times in 30 minutes can she have a piece of candy.It is 5:03 pm. The answer is “No, you cannot.”She begins rummaging…
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes
I had a nightmare.I was walking on a long isolated sidewalk, in front of the coastline that was lined with tall Elizabethan buildings. My pace was quick, urgent. I was…
Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Maybe I’m going to start my period.I’m getting all choked up over the craziest things, and I can’t remember anything.Bella held up a scruffy red t-shirt with a monkey on…
How to Make an Autumn Wreath
I have been a mother for 10 years now.Almost to the day.And, I can quite honestly say, I haven’t learned a damn thing yet.3:30 pm.The bus brakes screech in the…
Sugar and Spice Pumpkin Seeds
Okay, this is because I love you. And because. . . .I’m a bit of a procrastinator. We just carved our pumpkins last night, and so. . . . I just…
Product Review – Jovial Einkorn Pasta
Something you don’t know about me.I am a complete Prehistoric History Nut.Love, love, love all things Caveman and Dinosaur Age. Maybe that’s where my love of Halloween stems from. Big…
Jack O’ Lantern Chocolate Cake
Dear Shelbi,You’re going to think I’m crazy, but let’s face it, you already do. So, I won’t be holding back.The other day when Daddy and I were eating lunch with…
Perfect Halloween Dinner: Black Bean Casserole
It’s Fall in Houston, and that means we still have 90 degree weather.And muggy, thick, air.Oh, and mosquitoes, let’s not forget those.But we also have ranches, and cowboys, and big…
Chewy Caramel Popcorn Balls
I’m just going to come out and say it, I’m a feminist.I know, I shouldn’t be ashamed, but sometimes in the back of my head I can hear my dad…