Dear Amanda, It’s my birthday and I have THE BEST neighbors. Yup my neighbor stopped by with this lovely Key Lime Pie cocktail that she made. She actually took the time to froth up some milk to create the creamy layer. Wish you were here to enjoy Tanya’s concoctions. She’s just the best bartender (and […]
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Weekly Meal Plan: 13 January 2020
Weekly Meal Plan: The Goals Welcome to January. We’re all in that post-holiday fluffy, glazed-eyes state. It’s time to give myself, and my family, a swift kick in the pants. We need some food goals. Time to setup the weekly meal plan. For the adults: clean up the carb-filled, boozy crap we’ve been consuming. My […]
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How to Make London Broil with Sautéed Onions
London Broil has become a weeknight staple in our house. London broil is typically a flank steak that is seared, served rare and then thinly cut against the grain. Since my low-weight, picky Middle will eat multiple servings, we’ve made it a point to learn how to make London broil at home. Frequently London broil […]
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How To Make Shrimp Curry – Weeknight Recipe
Curry is one of those flavors that turned out to be a surprise hit in our household. The Middle is notoriously picky, but he LOVES Indian curry. But, this got me thinking on how to make shrimp curry – especially one that he would love. Mixing your own curry blend gives you complete control over […]
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Dear Stephanie… There are always chicken skewers
Always…. always… chicken skewers… Send Vegetables… Amanda
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Dear Amanda: My House is Empty
My Dear Amanda, Mmmm, chicken skewers. Guess what? Everyone is gone tonight and I am ALL ALONE!!!! I started off my solo night with a viewing of Les Miserables. Holy cow did “I Dreamed a Dream” hit me upside the head. Seriously, I cried ugly, snot-dripping tears. If that wasn’t enough, I’m now knee deep […]
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Dear Stephanie, It is time for Airport naps
Dear Stephanie, I am attempting to fly to Vegas and CES, I have been at the airport since 4 am. It in now 11am and I am still not on a flight yet. The joys of living a stand-by flying lifestyle. I have white fluffy things all over me for some reason. Somehow the florescent […]
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Dear Amanda – It’s 8am and there are 5 kids in my house – send coffee!!!!!
Yeah, that’s a waffle iron behind me. Wish you were here to eat some with us. But, please send coffee. Maybe spike it? On second thought, don’t. I mean, I AM watching someone else’s kids. Amanda, they’re belly surfing down the stairs. BELLY SURFING DOWN THE STAIRS. Good grief I don’t even have my other […]