I like tuna. Really. I do. I like it as a big, ol' tuna steak, sliced raw on my sushi, seared and dipped in wasabi-infused sauce. I do NOT, however, appreciate what most American households are likely to have as their tuna standard: Chunk Light Tuna...at least in most cases. … [Read more...] about Canned Tuna: More Than Just a Casserole
The Monday Menu: August 3, 2009
At the urging of our friends, we made a last-minute decision to see if we couldn't get everything to line up just right so that we could change our wedding RSVP from a "no" back to a "yes." The catch, of course, was that it required a bit of shuffling and bribing and … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: August 3, 2009
Baked Italian Meat-a-balls
Meat-a-balls? You know, like Tony in Lady and the Tramp, "Hey, Joe! Butch-a, he say he wants-a two spaghetti speciale, heavy on the meat-a-ball" Isn't puppy love sweet? Maybe you're looking to impress a special someone (or potential special someone) and don't have Tony's … [Read more...] about Baked Italian Meat-a-balls
The Monday Menu: July 27, 2009
I would like to go back to Friday and do this weekend over again. It was far too short. I did, however, manage to get some work done, the grocery shopping completed and keep my house relatively clean. I also attended a baby shower and filled out the paperwork for our new car … [Read more...] about The Monday Menu: July 27, 2009
Lemony Shortcake with Strawberry Sauce and Whipped Cream…and Maybe a Little Ice Cream Too
What this shortcake lacks is fresh, cut strawberries. Because they're in the sauce, people. It makes it easy to bring places and to make ahead. Plus, I made strawberry malts with the sauce later. Rave reviews from my dad, the king of the strawberry malt. When we were growing … [Read more...] about Lemony Shortcake with Strawberry Sauce and Whipped Cream…and Maybe a Little Ice Cream Too
