Are you reading for some learnin’? One of my many realizations in the past year was that I still need to make more steps forward in learning about other cuisines. I had this epiphany when watching Jeopardy and a food category came up. I was sure I would get them all right but I didn’t….I …
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A Blistered Christmas and Puppy Kisses
Hooray! I survived Christmas….sort of. I kind of did something this year that put a wrench in my life the last couple months….I got a puppy. Her name is Scout and we brought her home a week before Thanksgiving when she was 9 weeks old. The big secret was that I had been courting her …
Snowstorms and Shopping Trips
There is a ritual in NW Indiana. It may not be limited to this area but it is definitely something I took notice of 19 years ago when I moved to the area. I am not sure if I would consider it a good practice or something I look forward to but I know it …
Mom Knows Best….
Do you have specific things that your mom said to you growing up that ring in your ears as part of your everyday life? It can be little things like the way she said I love you or how she answered the phone. It can be little affirmations that she would tell you all the …
Mexican Corn Monday
Tomorrow is Tuesday!!!! Do you observe Taco Tuesday? I write that like it is a religious holiday and to some it is one. Simply, it is the weekly ritual of eating tacos on Tuesday. (It would be cool if there was a little more than that like maybe doing a shred the cheese dance or …
Emoticons and Eggplants
When you are in a conversation and you misunderstand something, what is your reaction? Do you just smile, nod and take a sip of your drink with the hopes that is enough to be considered part of the exchange? Do you furrow your brow, smirk and think about other things? Maybe you just widen your …
Giving a Mushroom a Sponge Bath
*Small edit….spell check had spelled “gochujang” wrong….I think I corrected it. 🙂 Every time I introduce a “new to me” ingredient” (like the gochujang in my last post) I get feedback. Some folks find the information very usual and can’t wait to try it on their own. (Gold Star!) There are folks who claim they …
Trying to Make Nice With Cauliflower Rice
Do you remember having a substitute teacher in school? Depending on the class, this imposter would come in and either be the coolest person in the world or a complete nightmare. They could be funny and laid back or be the kind who wants to quiz you on things you haven’t even learned again. Maybe …
Gold Medal Pickles
I know the Olympics are over and I didn’t watch one event or follow it on the news. It isn’t that I am un-American (I’m wearing my USA undies as I type this) but I had a bad Olympics experience that really kept me from really ever wanting to watch them again. I would love …
Procrastination Parmigiana
Do you procrastinate? Maybe you wait until the last minute to write bills. It could be that you don’t fold your laundry until you start wearing your undies inside out. (I don’t do that but I do know someone who does….consider this your warning that I’m going to name names!) It might be as simple …