Velveeta Casserole: Dad Cooks Dinner
I’m away right now at a conference in Ventura for four glorious nights! “What?” I hear you gasping collectively, “You’re leaving your husband alone with … Read more
I’m away right now at a conference in Ventura for four glorious nights! “What?” I hear you gasping collectively, “You’re leaving your husband alone with … Read more
Nate and I have been obsessing over Game of Thrones lately. Once or twice a week a new DVD of episodes comes in from Netflix, and we celebrate with TV dinner and some Greek yogurt bon bons on the couch.
Remember the days before parenthood? When you would actually go out into the world and eat at a restaurant and see stars on the BIG screen? I always liked to seek out movie theaters with extra-decadent snacks. You know, the ones with cinnamon rolls and bon bons. Man, movie night’s changed for us in the last couple years! Our theater nights have been replaced by couch-lounging afternoons, and since I’m trying to minimize gluten in our diet, those treats are now gluten free snacks.
Since I started cutting back on gluten, soy and dairy due to Sidekick’s difficulty digesting those things, dinner often has me stumped. Hence the sudden lack of food posts around here lately. We have chicken. A LOT of chicken. And beef. But side dishes can be a bummer. I don’t just want to throw fruit or vegetables on a plate, but there’s a bit of a learning curve involved in preparing them in interesting ways without adding a lot of processed oils and gluten that I used to rely on to make my meals. This mango coconut rice is a quick and easy side dish that works with my allergen-free dietary needs right now.
This orange creamsicle drink always reminds me of summers in Washington. The sun is often elusive amidst a stampede of gray clouds that stubbornly loom in … Read more
Have any of you guys watched Jim Gaffigan’s stand-up comedy routines? Please say yes. If not, I’m pretty sure we can’t be friends anymore…and that … Read more
Whoever came up with the whole “chocolate-covered bacon” thing must be some sort of culinary genius. Odds are he or she is a stoner culinary genius. … Read more
Butterfinger cookies? Heck yes. Here’s a little piece of heaven. You’re welcome. Butterfinger cookies made with Butterfinger bars are AMAZING, and I’ve been making them … Read more
These chocolate reindeer are a fun decorating idea that’s a little different than the traditional sugar cookie party or gingerbread men.
These Halloween ghost eggs are SO easy and are a huge hit with kids. Some Boy’s gotten to the point that he’s starting to get … Read more