Tonight the girls are coming over for brisket and copious amounts of red wine. Since Jaclyn is Jewish and we're having brisket, the theme for the night is "Mock Chanukah." If you say Mock Chanukah fast and kind of meld the words into one, and make that "k" sound in your throat with some excess … Continue reading Let the festivities begin! →

which is a good thing, because it is hard getting everything done, that I would like to get done, in a short day. In 2 days it will be the Winter Solstice, then we will be heading into the light of the Summer Solstice. Definitely half-full.After a hectic week of concerts, meetings and get-togethers, I … Continue reading The days are about to get longer… →

I've come to the realization that, while I may be Wonder Woman, I am not Sara Lee or Betty Crocker and I do not have time to bake something homemade every single day. Don't be disheartened! My commitment to provide yumminess to 12 neighbors is intact, I'm just going to have to consolidate my baking … Continue reading Twelve Days of Christmas – updated →

This year I decided to try a new tradition. For each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas, I am going to bake something and surprise a DelSo neighbor with a holiday treat. Maybe I'll come to your house with some warm-from-the-oven goodness! Today I am trying a recipe from this month's Bon Appetit, … Continue reading 12 days of Christmas →

We began our Happy Hour journey appropriately enough at D.P.'s. Appropriately enough, because Tom & I met while working for the Purnomo family at the original Yono's on Robinson Square. A long time ago. We dropped on one late afternoon in October and cozied up to the bar. The Happy Hour special features 5 appetizers … Continue reading Happy Hour experience #1 – D.P.’s →