Tag Archives: family

On Family

Last week, my Aunt Wendy passed away.  It was unexpected, yet not surprising, as she had spent most of her life battling lupus.  Wendy was a wonderful, loving, incredibly strong woman.  She used to say that she and I were kindred spirits because of our mutual love of photography, I think of her every time [...]

Lori’s Sesame Pasta Salad

Long time blog readers will remember my Aunt Lori.  She won the first (and only) recipe contest we held for Biscuits and Such’s first blogoversary.  Full disclosure: it was a blind judging (and I was not a judge).  Her coca-cola cake wowed everyone.  Aunt Lori is the wife of my father’s only brother, my Uncle [...]

Seafood Stew

One of the things I learned at art school was that I’m not special.  That sounds a little harsh.  I mean, specifically, that my life story, the things that have happened to me and the challenges that I’ve faced, aren’t unique.  When I was growing up I was one of the few people I knew [...]

Arugula Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

I know that it may feel like I’m bogging you down with salads, but what can I say?  During the summer I am salad crazy.  So when Sam at A Chef’s Kitchen shared this arugula salad with strawberry vinaigrette on Friday night, I couldn’t make it and then not  share it with you!  Not to [...]

Skillet Cornbread

The deciding factor in our debate over whether or not we should elope was, truth be told, our families.  We weighed all of our options, made a pro/con list, and ultimately decided that being able to celebrate our commitment with our friends and family was worth all the hassle of wedding planning.  In the year [...]