So, ok look. I know this isn’t a project for everyone. It’s a bit crass, but honestly, that’s the bulk of the joy of it. The idea for this project is not original. Deep in the recesses of the internet … Continue reading Baby Doll House Slippers
Tortas are a Mexican street meat sandwich and they are more delicious than than the sum of their parts, which are pretty damn tasty all on their own. I have been in search of the kind of tortas and lonches … Continue reading The Mexican Torta Experience – Full Recipe
This project was borne out of frustration at the selection of cute jump drives at Frye’s. They were having a sale on decorative flash drives, but the only types available were Wolverine, Spiderman, and I think Iron Man? They were … Continue reading Minty My Little Pony Custom Jump Drive
I have a boyfriend that is wild about tacos. This boyfriend had a birthday and as we all know baking = love, so obvi this means one thing: Taco Cake! I am a regular victim of my own grandiose plans … Continue reading Taco Cake
Long story short, I needed a gift bong. I was at a friend’s house and I indelicately moved his large glass smoking device and cracked the glass stem beyond use or repair. He would not accept money or a replacement … Continue reading Crispy Rice Treat Apology Bong
I was in need of a tasty dip with ingredients on hand for the traditional gathering of Beardsgivingmas and I’m pretty sure I conjured the devil in dip form. Cooking is very witchy. It could happen. This dip is salty, … Continue reading Beardsgivingmas Bacon Ranch Jalapeno Dip
The Lazy Gardener has to be one of my favorite simple cocktails. It is a copycat recipe from the potently flavorful Korean fusion restaurant Revel in Fremont, Seattle and uses Rachael’s Ginger Beer – another Seattle gem. Revel’s food is … Continue reading Lazy Gardener Copycat Cocktail Recipe
(Photo Credit TAMMY LJUNGBLAD/THE KANSAS CITY STAR) Leawood, a small town in Kansas, has certainly poked the hornet’s nest. I can all but guarantee you they had no idea what they were getting themselves in to when they ordered the Collins family to remove their 9 year old son, Spencer Collins’ Little Free Library. The story is all over the news sites, and you can read more there but basically it boils down to this: Spencer Collins is an avid reader so he and his family set up a Little Free Library on the edge of their property to encourage book sharing in their … Continue reading Leawood Kansas Made This Young Reader Take Down His Little Free Library, and Here’s What You Can Do to Help
Growing up in Oklahoma, I was always told to eat black eyed peas on New Years Day so I would have luck all year long. I never really liked black eyed peas. I never really liked plain beans of any kind, and that was the only way my family cooked beans. Bleck. Even though they were ick, I would always choke down at least a spoonful to make my dad happy, and besides, maybe, just maybe it actually works. Who couldn’t use some extra luck? As I’m sliding in to adulthood (kicking and screaming), my family’s traditions are starting to … Continue reading Southern Holiday Traditions: New Year’s Black Eyed Peas and Cornbread Waffles Recipe
Kale! Who knew it was so yummy!? I had kale for the first time this New Year’s Day when I added a handful to my Good Luck Black Eyed Peas recipe. I assumed it would be similar to the greens I grew up with (Poke salad, Collard and Mustard Greens), but it is so much better. It is heartier and much less bitter, so I was definitely ready to go another round with Kale and use up my leftovers from the black eyed peas. Usually when I’m trying to get ideas of how to use new-to-me ingredients, I Google until my … Continue reading Leftovers Sorcery: Wilted Kale Recipe
