Happy Birthday To Me. Yeah, Yeah, Whatever
Birthdays are a touchy subject for me. December 22 is just too mucked up with holiday fever. I’ve whined about that before, so I won’t bore you with details ...
Baking, Books, Bread, One-Handed Meals, Pantry Cooking, Recommendations, Sides, Vegetarian
Great Cookbooks for Holiday Gifts (Recipe: Quick Olive Focaccia)
Did you know that cookbooks make terrific holiday gifts? It’s true. Really. ...
Thanksgiving-Friendly Recipes
Still looking for that perfect dish to bring to Aunt Edith’s? Look no further—you’ll ...
Winners! We have winners!
First, thank you to all who entered the Let’s Launch Debbie’s New Site giveaway! I’m touched to see so many old friends, and to make so many new ones.
Now, ...
Baking, Bread, Breakfast, Pantry Cooking, Sides
Maple-Cinnamon Butter (for the best biscuits I ever made)
I have lost my writing mojo. It may have something to do with the insomnia that’s been raging for the last week or two—most nights I ...
Please Help Elisa and Nathan
I’m not sure I can type this without crying, just from the thought of this happening to someone, anyone.
Elisa and Nathan are the parents of an adorable 18-month-old named Sadie. ...
Acquisitions Department
Lucky me, I picked up three new cookbooks recently. Let’s take a look, shall we?
But before we start, I must apologize. These pictures suck. Clearly, I need to ...
See Ya, 2009
Sorry for the non-blogging I’ve been doing lately, but Harry’s preschool went on vacation last Tuesday so I’ve been, uh, busy. Cooking, but not writing. At this point, after nine ...
My First Thanksgiving
I’m cooking tomorrow, the first time ever. Gulp. On the menu:
Turkey & gravy (duh). I think I’ll follow Bittman’s instructions from How to Cook Everything, ...
Sick as a Dog
*cough cough*
Send chicken soup. Please.