Monthly Archives: October 2010
Happy Halloween!October 31st, 2010
I’ve got homemade chicken pot pies baking in the oven and little Gonzo Girl chomping at the bit for trick or treats. Last night we carved pumpkins … you can tell I was in a Martha Stewart state of mind. … Continue reading
Maui – free drinks, star sighting and more!October 28th, 2010
I could tell this trip was off to the right start when the flight attendant gave us two free Heinekens to enjoy as our “pre-flight drink.” Ahhhh, nothing tastes better than lukewarm beer in coach. Throughout the course of the … Continue reading
I’m Baaaack!October 24th, 2010
Our last night in Maui. Gorgeous! Trip report to follow (once I recover from a week’s worth of bar food … any pretense at healthy living seems to escape me the second I step foot on Maui). Until then, here’s … Continue reading
{recipe} This one’s a Treat: Butternut Squash SoupOctober 15th, 2010
Maybe it’s Christine O’Donnell. Maybe it’s Halloween. But whatever the reason, I’ve got witches on the brain. And while there’s nary a newt to be had in this stew, watching it bubble and simmer did bring to mind a memory … Continue reading
I can cook, but I can’t grill cheeseOctober 14th, 2010
With my sister aboard a container ship outside Taipei As kids, my sister and I would come home from school and “make” nachos, which basically consisted of throwing plain Doritos onto a plate before smothering them with cheddar cheese. As … Continue reading
There’s a first time for everythingOctober 9th, 2010
Some girls dream of their wedding days, some of their first kiss. Me? I have, for far too long now, dreamt of my first Le Creuset pot. Many times I’ve almost taken the plunge, only to pull back, scared to … Continue reading
{recipe} Roast Chicken: It must be loveOctober 6th, 2010
I love the Barefoot Contessa the way some women love chocolate. To me, she can do no wrong. I mean the woman can build a charcoal grill, grow herbs without killing them and drink while cooking without, apparently, getting drunk. … Continue reading
{recipe} So you think you can’t cook? Turkey ChiliOctober 4th, 2010
As of late, I’ve had a number of friends confide, either directly to me or via their entire friend network on Facebook, that they can’t cook. (Mary, of the delectable artichoke recipe I can’t wait to try, and Kim, with … Continue reading