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Today

Today I have made…

caramelized onions a loaf of bread (Broa from Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day) birdie bread chipotle mac & cheese for tomorrow’s dinner (in the fridge) southwestern pasta for Wednesday’s dinner (in the freezer) spiced chai concentrate

While I did that I listened to…

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County [...]

Living room decor

I never know what to do with the huge blank wall over our mantle between when the holiday decorations come down and I put the spring decor up.  It’s been blank for a couple weeks now, and the gigantic green expanse is just killing me.

So when I was shopping this weekend, I found these [...]

That cannot possibly be comfortable

Kaylee on the couch

Kitchen remodel: before pictures

In yesterday’s post, I asked for your general advice about remodeling our kitchen.  Today, I’d like to present you with some before pictures to show you how small it really is and to gather additional feedback.

To answer the question that always comes up: no, we can’t remove the wall behind the stove for several [...]

Kitchen remodel advice?

We’ve lived in our house for almost nine years now, and I’ve finally had it with our kitchen. It’s time to remodel and I want your advice!

We are staying within the footprint of our current 1920s kitchen and it’s about 80 square feet, but because of the layout, not all of it is terribly [...]

Sleepy Friday

July 4 veggie garden update

Happy Independence Day!  Take a moment to read and reflect on what this day really means, not just fireworks and BBQs.

Done that?

Great!  Let’s get onto the garden pictures!

It’s July 4 and the garden is in full swing.  I have tons of tomato flowers, but only a few actual tomatoes; most of mine [...]

Mid-June garden update, the sequelMid-June garden update, the sequel

I know I said I’d show you some more photos “later this week” and by that, apparently I meant “the next day”.  Please try to control your excitement.

The backyard from the back gate.

This is the view from the back gate, looking slightly north and to the east. Most of what you [...]