I made these for a couple's baby shower along with spring rolls, chicken satays, rice and yakisoba noodles. I had a theme that stemmed (like a cherry blossom) from my friends' first trip together to Japan that led to love and marriage and sweet little baby girl. It seems like a … [Read more...] about Oyster Wings
One Deal, Five Meals: Corned Beef
It's St. Patrick's Day, and that means lots of corned beef and cabbage. I happen to love, love, love corned beef, and I can't wait to get to the store tomorrow. Tomorrow? When all the corned beef is marked down, of course. One surefire way to save money is by stocking up on … [Read more...] about One Deal, Five Meals: Corned Beef
When Kids Enter the Kitchen
It's a kitchen. There are kids. It's bound to be stressful, right? They spill things, get their hands dirty and rub them on the counters; they crack extra eggs into your bowl while your back is turned. They do, when your back. is. turned. Believe me. I definitely feel … [Read more...] about When Kids Enter the Kitchen
Make-Ahead Meals: Easy Enchiladas
I like tacos. You like tacos. We all like tacos. Taco night happens to be one of my favorite nights. It's right up there behind burrito night. It's easy. Chop, chop, brown the ground beef, stick it out on the table and let everyone assemble dinner for themselves. Nothing … [Read more...] about Make-Ahead Meals: Easy Enchiladas
Chunky, Chewy Carrot Cake
It's not really chunky. It just has chunks in it. Lovely chunks of pineapple, walnuts and raisins. All necessary to make a good carrot cake. (Unless you are opposed to such things.) Ole loves carrot cake; however, he doesn't want just any carrot cake. He wants to really chew the … [Read more...] about Chunky, Chewy Carrot Cake
