For a minute this past summer, we planned a European trip for when our son would be away at camp. Don’t you just hear ‘European’ and think of strolling, food, wine, scarves, American shaming? My more adventurous better half thinks more of conquering places we’ve never been, something say Berlin-ish. … Read More
Put the white in red, white & blue this 4th of July with sumptuous chicken burgers. Celebrating our fiftieth state, we add a few items to take chicken burgers from bland to grand.
Let’s see how, but first, a story about patriotic jury duty on a criminal trial involving a transvestite … Read More
When I stepped away from my career to dazzle the world with my mothering prowess, just ask the kids how that’s working out for me, I looked for a thought-provoking tightrope that would suspend my brain between kid übering and spectator marathons of Little League games. UCLA sat 6 blocks … Read More
Are we good? Menus planned, tablescapes envisioned, family baggage in storage. Just in case, I’m taking this online classto ready the table and reminded of these easy foodstuff ideas…
Are you excited as I am for Thanksgiving or are you starting to dread it? Maybe that depends on your role.
Will you be a guest, a potluck participant, or the sole cook this Thanksgiving? They all require effort, just in different ways. As guests, we’re still on the hook for … Read More