One week of school is officially behind us! I’m still partially sane, as are the munchkins. The Twins and I have fallen into a nice scholarly groove; so much so, we have ventured into our homeschool culinary course, as well. Chèvre and Prosciutto Flatbread topped with Figs and Arugula was our first recipe of the…
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Chicken Piccata Fettuccine with Asparagus
Unlike most families, our schoolyear began only this week. As a result, I have two Twinkies who are moping their way through life. Poor Twinks; I guess they assumed life could be lived without the knowledge of atoms, molecules and pythagorean theorems- they’re devastated. I keep trying to reassure them that their kindles won’t die…
Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte: Autumn’s Officially Here!
You know those food bloggers who have the perky, joyous blog posts that inspire you to go out and conquer the world? I’m totally not going to be that chick for you right now. Right now I need you to sit with me and hold me. Tell me that life won’t suck this bad in…
When Hurricanes Threaten Peace: In the Eye of the Storm
I was planning a post on how to breakdown a chicken this week. My local news station kept kicking me back into reality, though. This is a map that was posted on social media of the weather that was forecasted for us this past weekend. As I type this post, people are wading through waist-high…
Grilled Caesar Salad with Shrimp
Yep, you read that right. Grilled Caesar Salad with Shrimp. Not Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. I’m grilling the entire doggone salad. My dear friends, Kim and Jon, were roasting romaine lettuce one night for dinner a part of Whole 30 diet. I chuckled at how crazy that sounded, but then I began to think…”What would that…
Tropical Fruit Granola Recipe (My New Age Resolution)
This past Sunday, I celebrated another birthday. Another year older, uggggghhhh!!!! I know, I know, “Well, Marta, think about the alternative. You could be dead.” Yes, I could. I could be dead. That actually wouldn’t be all that terrible because then I wouldn’t have to listen to people say that. I jest. Death isn’t cool. Living is what I want…
Caribbean Grilled Chicken Wings
I’m currently trying to plan a trip to someone’s island in the middle of nowhere. What island? I have no earthly idea. But, I know I wanna be on it with my man, a “drank” in my hand, and sand all up in my business. Can you you give me tips or recommendations? I’ll pay…
Grilled Peach Buttermilk Frozen Custard Recipe
So, for a lot of you, Summer vacation is a thing. You’re out there enjoying grilled er’thang. Meanwhile, here in Riveraland, I’m dealing with integers, slopes and intercepts, and the rest of pre-algebra. I’m in desperate need of something that resembles summertime because it’s hiding from me, and…well…math isn’t. This Grilled Peach Buttermilk Frozen Custard…
Chèvre and Tomato Tart: A Meatless Summer Dish
The best recipes known to man have developed out of creativity, laziness, sheer desperation, or a combination of the three. So it is with this recipe. Chèvre (goat cheese) and tomatoes are one of my favorite pairings. I enjoy them together in salads, on pizzas and in appetizers. Last Wednesday I couldn’t muster up the…
Part 2 of NYC Eats: 15 Places You Must Visit in NYC
I don’t know what’s harder- having to leave New York City, or having to hunt down amazing restaurants in a food desert. The Twinks and I found ourselves searching for a dinner spot after spending the day de-hoarding their rooms (don’t ask). Signs that read “CLOSED” are what the we faced on Saturday evening, instead….
