Quick. Easy. Two of my favorite words, especially when it comes to dinner. Say hello to our Pita Pizzas.

Besides, cucumbers are kinda an unsung hero of vegetables. It's good to give cucumbers the limelight they deserve every once in a while.

Slaw's a well-loved, go-to side and topping. Plus, it's super easy, especially the way I make it.

It's a warm, breezy Sunday, the perfect day for more garden adventures.

We have officially made dirt! Homemade dirt now resides in Abby's new garden beds. Yay!

I've been trapped in a book-writing tunnel... but I see the light, maybe.

Baking Christmas cookies is a household tradition. Nowadays, our crazy cookie adventures barely resemble ones in our early years.

The best Christmas ornaments tell stories.

Is it just me or does it feel like everyone’s going Christmas crazy this year?

They’re not exactly the sexiest food, but the humble meatball deserves some attention.

So, after a long winter’s nap, it’s time to reflect on what worked with all my Thanksgiving & Houseguest plans & what didn't.

Old dogs, McDonald's Breakfast Burritos, & nonsensical contradictions make for more intriguing characters in stories & IRL. Writing prompts.

Audiobook Review: If It Bleeds by (the master) Stephen King Cue Wayne & Garth: I’m not worthy. I’m not worthy.

My mission is to stop turning Sunday into a junk drawer of tasks. And just be. Preferably at the beach.

The neighborhood is a great source of info and inspiration for writers and otherwise. That’s the gist of this blog. But...

There are many good, valid, non-snarky reasons to make your own chicken stock.

After getting over my first-time jitters, I’ve found spatchcocking to be a great way to cook a whole chicken with benefits.

For a wicked awesome Thanksgiving at your house, here’s what I do to make hosting houseguests and cooking as stress-free as possible.

With Thanksgiving approaching at ludicrous speed, it’s time to plan, not only for the scrumptious dinner, but GUESTS *cue stabbing music...

Anyway, pumpkin pancakes… We had leftover pumpkin puree in the fridge so we Frankensteined pancakes and eggs for an epic weekend breakfast.