Pumpkin Pudding Parfait
I know a kid is who is the biggest smarty pants.In the entire universe.Yup. That’s her.She is also the biggest Know It All, I have ever met in the 35…
Thanksgiving Side: Baked Spinach
This casserole is award winning.Well . . . . . . . it could have been award-winning.If a certain “somebody” (MR. WOO) would have told me that not only did…
Chocolate Pecan Pie and The Help by Kathryn Stockett
I am black. I am from the South.I am a woman.But most importantly, I am a person.And I just read The Help by Kathryn Stockett.I’m not sure if any of…
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…
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…
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…
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…