Last week, I asked the husband to pick up arugula at the grocery store since I was having a craving. Naturally, he bought me a huge bag of spinach instead. Apparently, it was on sale. Yes, it's been that kind of week in the Lilly home... We all know I can make the best out … Continue reading Easiest Soup Ever
Oatmeal
Growing up, oatmeal came from a package that only required boiling water to be complete. And I was okay with that because I knew no other oatmeal. A number of years ago my mother-in-law shared her simple but delicious oatmeal recipe with me and I've been using it ever since, albeit with some additional ingredients. … Continue reading Oatmeal
One-Armed Bandit Cooking
Since my surgery last week, I haven't done much in the way of cooking. Although I am left-handed, I grew up in the days when special accommodations were not made for the those of us who leaned to the gauche side, so much of what I do is right handed, including using a knife. Not … Continue reading One-Armed Bandit Cooking
Beans & Greens – A Fall Romance
I'm starting to get a little excited, perhaps even falling a bit in love, again with autumn eating. I don't know if it's the change in temperature or the much needed rain, but all of a sudden I'm getting turned on by squash and sweet potatoes and magical things cooked in a crock pot. It's … Continue reading Beans & Greens – A Fall Romance
The Human Touch
image from http://www.weagreetodisagree.orgWhile skimming Cheryl Clark's review in today's print edition of the Times-Union, something I do each week with a mixture of shock and awe, a sentiment stood out for me: "...lacking the human touch that makes a restaurant welcoming." Ah, yes, the human touch. In a restaurant, this human touch is what makes … Continue reading The Human Touch
Soccer and Serenity Now
Although I wouldn't admit it to just anyone, I don't mind sharing with you that I'm a soccer mom. Albeit a reluctant one. My inability to completely embrace this persona probably is the result of a few factors, things like I don't drive a minivan. Or 100% understand the rules of the game or the … Continue reading Soccer and Serenity Now
For Four-Four
I've been thinking about lists. Mental lists, list of things to do, lists of pros and cons to assist in making a decision...you know, lists. I once worked with a woman who was a dedicated list maker. I'm sure she felt that having a tangible list of things to do helped to keep her life … Continue reading For Four-Four
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