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As a home cook, there are several little things you can do that will make a big impact on your food. If I had to pick my top 3 small things that make a big difference, they would be (in no particular order): 1- Use a meat thermometer to not only safeguard against serving someone […]

I know you are dying to know what I am wearing today.  You probably wonder everyday, don’t you?  Today, I am sporting extremely fashion-forward black leggings.  Maternity ones (I’m not even pregnant).  Hot-t.  A plain black t-shirt that I cut the neck line to make it a scoop neck back when I didn’t care who […]

I am hooked on ’em lately. We have always been rip-off-a-paper-towel-and-fold-it people. Even if we are having company over (tacky tacky tacky). Chris loves to cook (no surprise there) and he LOVES to cook for lots of people, so we have friends over for dinner at least once a week. Suddenly, I am completely embarrassed […]

Two days ago, it was warm and sunny.  I opened the windows in our house.  I cleaned until things squeaked.  Greta and I went outside.  We met Chris for lunch.  When the weather is warm, I get the urge to exercise and highlight my hair a la Penelope Cruz or my awkward self circa 2006. […]

I asked Chris this question as we were finishing up dinner.  He said:   “You.   Watching Greta learn new things.   Being with family.   Providing for my family.   Making a good meal.   Those few minutes before we go to sleep when we cuddle. Relaxing.” And then he asked me.  And I […]

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