Holy cow! Our Lady of Second Helpings cooking classes are turning out to be a blast! I would have launched months ago if I knew… Continue reading
I’m fairly confident you are familiar with the oft quoted saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” However, you may be less familiar with… Continue reading
During the next 7 weeks our family will celebrate Thanksgiving, The Little Helping’s birthday, Mr. Second Helpings birthday, Christmas, AND the New Year. I am… Continue reading
Like many, my grandpa was a hunter. However, unlike most he was not after a prey with feet and a face, his game had only… Continue reading
Whether you count, calories, carbs, points, or minutes until your next meal, Thanksgiving can be the beginning of a tricky time for people trying to… Continue reading
I hesitate to call something the BEST EVER. Liking something is completely subjective and depends on many things, but in this case I can say… Continue reading
Don’t let salad be the ugly stepsister of your Thanksgiving feast. Hearty salads are one of this autumn’s most underrated treasures. Simple vibrant produce and… Continue reading
I have all sorts of warm fuzzy holiday memories of sitting around my grandparents creaky dinning room table. The good china plates beautiful in their… Continue reading
This week there are thousands of people planning menus with sleek modern foods for Thanksgiving. I am not one of them. I like the cozy… Continue reading
I love leftovers! I love reheating them in their original incarnation. I love reconfiguring them into new dishes. I also love packing them up to… Continue reading
The shortest day of the year is less than a month away. On days when the sun makes an appearance it will turn brassy by… Continue reading
This pizza is beyond good. The magnitude of its deliciousness puts it squarely in the territory of “Whoops! I just ate half a dozen pieces”… Continue reading
The recipe for Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal originally appeared in my very first blog post. The post was a long list of wonderful ways to… Continue reading
Halloween left me feeling a little ghoulish so I made you a colorful dish that is both a trick and a treat. Topped with pillowy… Continue reading
The holiday season is a time for giving. It’s hard to beat the warm fuzzy feeling that comes from sharing a smile with a stranger,… Continue reading
Emotional eating during the holidays is not ALL bad. When I allow myself one (or two) indulgences at a time, I enjoy the experience of… Continue reading
Winter in the Pacific Northwest is notoriously grey. I’m pretty sure the weather this time of year is the reason for our soggy reputation. It… Continue reading
Waking to this winter’s first snowfall on Wednesday morning was such a treat. The reflection of cool morning light off smooth untouched snow turned our… Continue reading
During my elementary school years, people in Seattle dressed more formally for the office. My dad went to work wearing an pressed shirt, tie, and… Continue reading
I have come to the end of the year with mixed feelings. On one hand this year has been overflowing with unexpected adventures, creative growth,… Continue reading
