My favorite is slow cooker meals. Chili, Beans, Stews, Chicken and dumplings, etc.. It's still nourishing and can be fairly quick and easy, and doesn't feel like I am really cooking

I guess my thought is this.. if it is sugar coating it or whatever.. So what? We need more folks thinking of others in the world, not just ourselves, so whatever brings that forth, i...

an hour before my housewarming for my very first "home" with it's newly remodeled but not tested kitchen, the dishwasher backed up, which caused the kitchen sink to basically explode. Sending wate...

Be careful of "non-alcoholic" wines and beers. They often have alcohol in them, just in minor qualities. As someone who has many friends in recovery from alcohol addiction, it was actually a preg...

Sounds delicious, and the perfect thing for the weather and the time. It sounds truly comforting to your mom and to you, and isn't that why ya went in the first place. Funny the thing...

I find myself asking the same questions Dana. Along with "Who is it that is busy"... Meaning What part of my "self" gets rewarded from being busy. What idea of identity do I allow to take over wh...

And in the end you usually end up with a memory of not just the lesson, but the delicious food, and how to make it and the joy of a great time together.. What's not to love about that?

I love what you said about the altar really being about a place to stop and reflect for a moment about the most important thing. It is amazing the ways that folks can represent the most important ...

And sometimes it is important to indulge and yes even splurge. As long as one can enjoy the raven and not let the guilt or remorse pile up afterwards. :)

Okay.. I am gonna have to start begging for invitations to dinner..

Yumm

hmmmm Maybe a visit to Mission Pies is in order for today

Thanks for this Dana I will have to try this. Maybe the next time I have a dinner companion we can work on it together.

I think the question of what is addiction (unhealthy) vs passion (healthier) is an interesting one, and one that should constantly be alive. I think anytime the passions get the best o...

Great Minds Dana, I woke up this AM with my first thought being, "What will make you smile today?" Not a bad first thought. Especially since it set in motion a morning of lots of smi...

I have struggled all week to get papers graded. Yesterday, I finally started to just do one question at a time. I tried one paper at a time, but it proved too daunting. One thing I no...

Hrmmm I may have to sneak over and take a taste of those :)

It is funny, I still am surprised whenever anyone compliment's my room, or says how "Homey" it feels. I never really considered if it was unusual. I think I may be called to reflect a bit more on...

I think cooking with friends (or for friends while they hang out and watch) or even being in the kitchen chatting while a friend cooks for me, is a really great way to spend an evening. It is one ...