Have you ever had the feeling you were on a hidden camera show because of the sheer incompetence of the person you’re interacting with? Here’s what happened: Normally I run home for lunch, but I’d had a Target errand to… Read More ›
Food
Tales from the Parking Lost
For a few minutes this morning, I thought I was going to have to make an impromptu trip to Denver. Tara has been away visiting family in Nevada and Arizona. Her flight from Las Vegas to Denver landed at 9:03… Read More ›
Tiny Test Meatballs & Bring on the Snow!
For days, they’d been hyping a big winter storm for us this weekend. Colorado is in the bullseye, but the system is so large it was expected to spread copious amounts of snow our way, too. With this in mind,… Read More ›
Cheese Curd Panic
I have officially acclimated to life on the northern plains. Here’s proof: It was snowing and the temperature was hovering around freezing, so I raised my windshield wipers when I pulled into the parking lot at work today. Raising my… Read More ›
Mayo Have Your Attention, Please
Moving to the Midwest was an eye-opening experience in many ways. Hail the size of bowling balls, overly friendly people who sometimes talk funny, chislic — all were new to me. But one of the biggest differences can be found… Read More ›
Fill, Fold, Flip
I was craving a chicken quesadilla today, so I decided to make one for lunch. Would you believe I actually had to look up a recipe first? I’m no slouch in the kitchen. Just a few days ago I made… Read More ›
Happy Thanksgiving!
Too full to write out a coherent post. Too buzzed to care. Even the title is generic tonight. I will say the turkey turned out exceptional, as always, and the side dishes were superb. Texted with both my kids, watched… Read More ›
Flamingo-ho-ho!
Our house is lit, yo. And no, your eyes do not deceive you: that is a flamingo wearing a Santa hat, front and center. We decorated the yard ourselves but hired a guy to install the lights around the eaves…. Read More ›
On Dasher, On Dancer, On Peyton & Elway
A lot of you were interested to learn more about the cast iron pizza. I have to admit I was skeptical myself the first time Tara said she was going to make one, but they’re surprisingly easy and very good…. Read More ›
A Feast for the Eyes
Last night, after a day staring death in the face from atop a giant ladder (by the way, Tara often accuses me of being overdramatic, but I have no idea why!), I was craving comfort food. Something hearty and satisfying…. Read More ›
