Well folks, the time has come to put back on the old cape and hat and pull out the magic wand. Why? First, wearing a cape and hat is cool…as long as no one is looking or passing judgment. Second, magic wands are even cooler…trust me on this one. Third, we are going to harness…
Malai Kofta
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height, my soul can reach, when feeling out of sight…” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Sonnets from the Portuguese – 1850 Can you say it to your partner any better than that? I don’t think so, since…
Mushroom Pâté …
In corporate America, you might hear “it looked good on paper.” At a party, you might hear “hold my beer and watch this.” What do these two phrases have in common? Basically, they are the exact same minus the alcohol and possible bodily harm. It is an idea or plan, set in motion before thinking…
Roasted Chickpeas
Hey look, I get it. Sometimes after a long day in the office, in the factory, in the carpool, in the coal mine, or in the waiting line, you just need something to unwind and relieve the stress of the day, Maybe it is three fingers of scotch, maybe it is a cold beer…
Cilantro Hummus
Need a dip? Gotcha covered. Need a sandwich spread? Gotcha covered. Need a sauce for steamed veggies? Gotcha covered. Need a salad dressing? Gotcha covered. Need a good car wax? Gotcha covered. Need an all-natural hair conditioner? Gotcha covered. Need a perfume for your big date? Gotcha covered. Like the Swiss Army knife I received…
Game Day Nachos
I’ll be the first to admit that I am not a huge sports fan. Sure, I catch a handful of college football games on occasion; but, I am not in any sort of fantasy league nor do I have any game day sports packages with my television provider. It is just not my thing. However,…
Vegan Meatballs
The holiday season is here. Soon the jolly fat man in red will hopefully be coming down my chimney. Meanwhile, there are cookies to bake and ginger bread houses to construct. There is popcorn to thread and carols to sing. There is cake to fruit and nog to egg. There are presents to wrap and…
Port Wine Cheese Ball
When I was a kid, during the holiday season, my mom worked at Hickory Farms in the mall. Now for those of you unfamiliar with this company, they sold boxes of candy and popcorn and baskets filled with delicious assortments of cheeses and smoked meat products. Yes, these goodies were the perfect gift for that…
Mediterranean Pizza
This time of year, retailers across the country are offering deep discounts on merchandise and services. You can get 25% off and free shipping if you act now. Become a super prime member and you can qualify for 0% financing for 25 years. Buy one item at the regularly advertised price and you can have…
Thai Tofu Tacos
This next post is for all us “stay-at-home” moms out there. Well, actually, I am a man and a dad; however, I perform the same duties, have the same responsibilities, and have the same headaches. I make lunches, get the kids to school, take the kids to their afternoon activities, and volunteer as room parent….