Roasting pumpkin seeds is something my mom always did for us when we were kids. Dad would help us carve the pumpkins and mom would roast the seeds. As a grownup, I seldom did it… until recently. Now, after each annual pumpkin party at my MIL’s, I take home a …
My friend, Annette, recently expressed annoyance at recipe bloggers who drone on about some story connected to whatever recipe they’re sharing. If you’re like Annette, and just want to get to the recipe already, click here: Show me the money! For the rest of you, here’s the story… I was …
I came across this snack recipe (https://www.thisgrandmaisfun.com/roasted-chickpeas-recipe/) when I was looking for something to do with chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans). I’ve adapted it to use a LOT LESS oil than the original. Though I’ve only tried the sesame version, the original page has all sorts of flavor combos to try …
I love avocado, but for some reason, I’ve never tried the amazing trend that is avocado toast. Until now. There are many ways to do it, and I’ve experimented with a few. Avocado Toast With Egg My first foray into avocado toast was a pretty basic recipe. I started with …
Happy New Year, peeps! For the first time in the history of Hubs and I, we rang in the New Year with friends instead of family. These were people we didn’t even know a year ago, so to be included in their celebration was extra special. So many thanks to …
Last spring, I decided to get a job. I decided to become a “guest teacher” in The Girl’s School district. Guest teacher (what ever happened to being a “sub”)? There is a precedent for this. Back when I was in grad school for my teaching degree and needed an income, …
