Category Archives: Learning to Cook

Trying to pump up the health

Posted on April 22, 2013 by SouthernSugar

Since I got pregnant, I’ve really slacked off on eating healthy all the time.  Or even most of the time.  Combine that with a serious lack of exercise lately, and I’ve gotten sadly out of shape.  I haven’t really put … Continue reading →

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Preparation overload

Posted on March 31, 2012 by SouthernSugar

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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Once-a-Month Cooking: February-March

Posted on February 20, 2012 by SouthernSugar

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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Once-a-Month Cooking Planning

Posted on February 18, 2012 by SouthernSugar

After struggling for several months to feed myself and wrangle the Munchkin after I get home from work, I’ve decided it’s time to try something new: once-a-month cooking.  Now, maybe I’m just absolutely nuts, but there’s no time like the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Recipes

Posted on December 5, 2011 by SouthernSugar

I’m trying to get better about planning out what new recipes I’m going to try soon, and being home sick today worked out quite nicely: I’ve been perusing the Intertubez for new ideas all morning in between bouts of “Am … Continue reading →

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Yeah, don’t do that: Holiday Edition

Posted on December 3, 2011 by SouthernSugar

A while ago I posted about lots of stupid things I’ve done in the kitchen that other people really, really shouldn’t do for their own sanity and safety.  Fortunately for your reading pleasure, while I learned from those mistakes, I … Continue reading →

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How I Survive Big Meals

Posted on November 14, 2011 by SouthernSugar

I may be the most disorganized person I know.  It’s pathetic how hard it is for me to remember to grab my lunch on the way out the door, much less put together a major meal for more than me … Continue reading →

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Yeah, don’t do that

Posted on June 17, 2010 by SouthernSugar

Or, why I’ll never be a professional chef. If you’ve read pretty much any of my posts, you’ve probably noticed a theme: I screw up at least one thing per recipe.  And if I screw up one thing, I’m probably … Continue reading →

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