Next Friday we’re skipping town and heading to the motherland. I cannot wait. Every inch of my body is dying for a break. I feel like the past few months have been nonstop. Nonstop work, yes, but also nonstop everything else. Summer is a busy season for us between water ballet and other social engagements [...]
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Jan’s Seafood Boil
This past weekend we hosted a Seafood Boil in our backyard using my stepmom Maddie’s recipe for the Picnic Series. A few dozen people stopped by over the course of the day bringing treats and smiles. We ate, a lot, enjoyed the beautiful day, and discussed the moral dilemmas associated with the boiling of seafood. Nieces! [...]
Cottage Pie
The first time I remember having Shepherd’s pie (which a know-it-all-coworker/good friend just pointed out is actually Cottage Pie because it is beef, not lamb) was with the Neary Family. When we lived in Florida we were lucky enough to have a family live down the street that perfectly complimented ours. Mr. and Mrs. Neary [...]
Chili & Cornbread Pie
A few weeks ago when I announced this month o’ pie on twitter and the like I got a lot of feedback, requests, and suggestions. My friend Mattie told me that she had just made a tamale pie– a chili pie with a cornbread crust. Immediately I was hooked. I’d been thinking of making a [...]
Roasted Chicken & Root Vegetables
This year we managed to make Christmas last until January 15th. One benefit of having large families spread all over the country is that there’s a great excuse to celebrate and celebrate and celebrate. We started in the beginning of December with my grandparents, visiting a beautiful lighted garden and enjoying a nice dinner. After [...]
