Latest news on the kale chips: they took 6 hours to dehydrate, a bit longer than I thought. I like them a lot – they are light, thin, and crispy – even a bit addictive. I think the marinade was a little complex for me though – next time I might try something simpler, like maybe just […]
It’s funny how when you are a kid, your birthday is all about the day: the cake, the fun activities, the balloons and streamers – and oh those presents. Then you hit 16, 18 and 21, and it’s all about your age – you’ve been around a while and you’re entitled to certain things now. You […]
I’ve heard a lot about kale chips, but I’ve never tried them. Have you? They say they’re crispy, thin, and savory – a lot like potato chips. Only they’re made of kale, of course, and much healthier than other kinds of chips. Today as I was weeding my garden, I looked at the 2 big […]
She had barely opened her eyes when she sleepily held up four fingers. “Am I four now?” “Yes, you’re four.” “But I don’t feel like four.” “Do you still feel three?” “Yes, but I’m not three. I’m FOUR!!!” And so began our birthday morning. When she stepped into the kitchen, she found a circle of […]
Here is the little horse I knitted up for Zia. The basic body pattern is one I found online, but I devised my own knitted saddle, bridle, hooves and facial features, since I wasn’t sold on the felt ones. I gave it a bit of a colorful pinata theme, which I think is fitting for a […]
