Instant Pot + Sticky Rice
I got an instant pot! I’ve been using pressure cookers for 30 years, but this is so much easier. Plus, it doubles as a slow cooker. It’s allowed me to […]
Memoriam
Losing a pet is difficult, painful, and sad. It leaves a big void in your life and your heart. The chewed-up toys, the tufts of annoying fur on everything you […]
Black Bean Chocolate Cake with (optional) Chocolate Avocado Frosting
I know it sounds really weird, especially with the frosting being made of avocados! Despite the name and ingredients, it tastes like a somewhat dense chocolate cake. It’s also got […]
February 2019
I said I wasn’t going to do first of the month “what’s happening” posts this year, and that’s not what this is. It’s more of a, “I’m super busy and […]
Happy Puzzle Day!
Start with the corners and then build the frame!
Tso-n-Tso’s Chicken
I am not a spicy hot food person. I don’t mind a little heat, but if it’s so hot that it “catches” in the back of my throat I feel […]
January 2019
I’m not sorry to see the end of 2018. Surely things will be better in 2019? I know, I know, don’t call you Shirley. You’ve watched Airplane to many times! […]
Happy Holidays
Whatever you believe, whatever you celebrate, I hope you’re happy and joyful.
Spiced Walnuts
These are so good I could eat them until I feel sick! They are extremely easy to make, and aside from needing help with the hot oven and pan, they […]
December 2018
The last month of the year and my last Stuff & Things post of the year. I wish I could think of something to write but I don’t feel inspired […]
Get Stuffed!
My family has deep fried turkey as a new tradition. Yeah.
Our 6 Year Chanceiversary
This little guy is just as onry, vocal, and stubborn as when he first moved in with us 6 years ago. Lucky for us, he has become a sweet, loving […]
Blue Car Red Car
So, I’m driving to work on Halloween and… It’s still dark when I go to work, I left late that day. It was just before dawn and I was on […]
November 2018
So, we are in the full swing of Fall now and I love the smell of burning leaves on the cool air in the afternoon. I like that it’s finally […]
Have a Spooky Night!
Be scared, but be safe.
Sweet & Sour Cabbage and Apples
The picture doesn’t do this stuff justice. It’s really more lovely in person, especially against the starkness of the white plate. The flavor is a nice balance of sweet and […]
National Taco Day
Live every day like it’s Taco Tuesday!
October 2018
I think I like the last 3 months of the year the best, and October kicks it all off. Cooler weather, beautiful fall leaves, and apples! I know that October […]
Zucchini Taco Boats
Even though it’s “diet” it’s still a delicious easy to make dinner that gives you a lovely taco flavor without so many not so lovely calories… and if you eat […]
My Patio Garden 2018
Cool 360 huh? I only just found out my new phone does this. It wasn’t easy to stand in the middle of my tiny patio and do this, and I […]
Collect Rocks Day
Collect a rock or two, they make great pets!
Chilled Mocha Drink
I’m not someone who spends a lot on coffee drinks. I do have the occasional Dutch Brothers Frapachino, but I mostly just drink a single cup of freshly brewed coffee in the […]
Whole Grain Rice Pudding
I know brown rice isn’t for everyone, but I really like it. When I was a kid I put butter, sugar, and milk in the leftover brown rice and ate […]
September 2018
It’s was unusually cool for most of August, no real ‘Hot August Nights’. I think it was mostly because of the fires in California. It’s been pretty awful. They’ve affected the […]
Banana & Oats Blender Pancakes
I love pancakes and I generally eat them about once a week. I switched to sugar-free syrup some time ago, but I always found that “healthier” pancakes normally meant I […]
Teddi Turns 5!
It’s hard to believe this little guy is already 5-years-old! He’s turned out to be a wonderful companion. Very sweet, gentle, intelligent, and he rarely does anything naughty. Although, he […]
Roasted Spaghetti Squash
If you like vegetables, this is a wonderful light but satisfying meal. It tastes nothing like spaghetti pasta, but it does have a nice flavor. Especially if you roast it until […]