Month: December 2011

Wanderlust

Wanderlust

It’s the end of the year, time to be reflective and think about improving oneself. Or not! I’m much more interested in only investing my time in good books next year, instead of “trying to give it a chance” for the first hundred pages and 

The Sharp Talker

The Sharp Talker

I’ve been called a lot of things due to my talking, but never, not ever have I been called a sharp talker.  More often I’m told I have a big mouth, I talk fast, I talk too much, too loud, I talk about boring things, I 

Another Great Mini Pumpkin Idea

Another Great Mini Pumpkin Idea

My roommate Sugar always comes up with the best cooking ideas. Here, she’s cooked mini quiches, individual sized in mini pumpkins.

Just mix your favorite quiche, sprinkle cheese on top and bake as normal.

Best part is this bypasses the tedious crust!

The Crazy Hen

The Crazy Hen

This little yellow hen may look all cute and innocent, but don’t be fooled. She’s nuts. It’s been a couple weeks now that she’s taken to rooting in the same corner cubby in the chicken coop. When the other ten girls (we used to have 

Kortum Trail

Kortum Trail

Today was a day to cross off a trail bookmarked in my hiking queue.   More of a leisurely stroll along the coast than a hike, the route was an easy 3 miles roundtrip (4.6 if we opted to go to Goat Rock). I went 

From the Fireplace Channel

From the Fireplace Channel

Happy holidays from me and my friend, Max, keeping it classy.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Have a wonderful day surrounded by loved ones and lovely lights!

Egg Nog Cheesecake

Egg Nog Cheesecake

I’m going to a Christmas party tomorrow and was at a loss as to what to bring.  I did the pie thing at Thanksgiving. There are wheat allergies, so gingerbread is out, and I’m tired of the same old chocolatey mousse stuff I bring every 

The Christmas Bough

The Christmas Bough

Last night I got invited with my friends Daisy and Trout for a trek in the woods. The goal? To find the perfect Christmas bough.
We went armed with supplies. 

 Initially, we got sidetracked and built a fire out of poison oak sticks. Then we lost the saw, the dog collar and a cell phone.

After getting our bearings, we found the perfect redwood Christmas bough, and with the help of Bing Crosby, Wham, and Mariah Carey, set to work making things jolly. We even managed to make our own ornaments on the spot, with a little band saw and bamboo pole.

Trees shouldn’t get to have all the fun this season. The bough is perfect for the minimalist, and cuts down on space, too!

*One redwood tree branch was harmed during the making of this post. We are grateful for its contribution to the Christmas cause.

A Ravenous Reader

A Ravenous Reader

This was sent to me a few days ago from a reader testing out my shortcut mac and cheese recipe. (No baking required.) Thanks, V! Rock on, you ravenous woman!