Category Archives: Menu

Black Beans with Cumin and Garlic

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

If anyone’s curious why there’s a sudden spate of new recipes this week, it’s in large part to the fact that I’m quarantined at home with pinkeye.  *sighs*  So food prep is interspersed with lots more hand-washing than normal, because … Continue reading →

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Spice-Rubbed Grilled Pork with Cilantro Lime Rice

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

My favorite thing about Wednesday nights is getting the chance to make dinner myself and  not be stuck with leftovers or something boring.  Even better is getting to play with the grill, especially when it results in Southern Honey going, … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Limeade Cake

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

The last twelve months have been absolutely insane, full of ups and downs and a whole host of new experiences.  Today we celebrated with the Munchkin’s first birthday party, and the joy of seeing him sitting in the grass trying … Continue reading →

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Preparation overload

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

It’s less than two full days til the Munchkin’s birthday party, and I think I have run myself out of steam.  Considering how little steam I have on the average day — and doubly considering I had my wisdom teeth … Continue reading →

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Birthday party menu

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

I’m not sure why I’m doing this, but I’m sitting here torturing myself by going through and planning out the menu for the Munchkin’s party next weekend.  Why is this torture?  Because I had my wisdom teeth taken out yesterday, … Continue reading →

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Once-a-Month-Cooking: March-April

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

Last month’s Once-a-Month-Cooking experiment was a qualified success.  I say “qualified” only because we had some recipe snafus, and I learned a great deal about just how many major meals I need each week.  Err, I mean, no, I don’t … Continue reading →

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Entering the final week

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

As we come down to the final week of my planned- and cooked-for month, I’m ready to declare the concept a victory.  We’ve done well at sticking to the dishes planned for each week, or at least not making anything … Continue reading →

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So Far, So Good

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

I’m filing this first week of once-a-month cooking as a tentative success tonight.  I didn’t quite stick to my menu, but it was to swap meals or to substitute leftovers for cooking something new, not to deviate entirely, so I … Continue reading →

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Once-a-Month Cooking: The Aftermath

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Holy jeebus grits, the cooking is (mostly) done, and I am ready for another weekend to make up for the one I didn’t get.  Unfortunately, I also got sick, so I’m getting a weekend of sorts, just not the kind … Continue reading →

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Once-a-Month Cooking: February-March

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

This has been an incredibly long day, but I’m pleased with the final outcome and I suspect this once-a-month deal will become a regular thing around these parts. Lessons learned so far: Read the recipes more carefully when making the … Continue reading →

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