But I did make this! Mashing up several properties into one spastic video that has nothing to do with the holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Darlene, Paul and Doctor!
No Christmas cards this year…
Go Get It: Trader Joe’s Turkey & Stuffing En Croute
Longtime readers might know our family doesn’t eat turkey on Thanksgiving. I’ve slipped a few years giving way to baking a bird but still feel the dissatisfaction of dealing with the bones and rest of the remains. But my weekly trip to Trader Joe’s revealed a new holiday item: Turkey & Stuffing En Croute. I’m... Continue Reading →
Office Transformation: From Closet to Closet-Desk
Every fall and winter season, I like to nest and take on one big home renovation project. Since moving here, we’ve bought and assembled a storage bed, added a bunch of shelves and upgraded the tub and shower in both bathrooms. Part of taking on home projects is attributed it to the cooler weather but... Continue Reading →
Anniversary Meals: 8 Years of Tacos and Faygo
It’s eight years down for us and infinity to go. Every year on our anniversary, Paul and I adhere to a certain set of rules: eat tacos, drink Faygo and be by the sand — all things we had at our beachside wedding in 2009. The rules are kind of loosey goosey. Here’s a rundown... Continue Reading →
Preserved Lemon Recipe #1: Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Preserved Lemons
So I hope you have a jar of housemade preserved lemons in your refrigerator right now just waiting to be used. If you’re a salt-fiend like me, maybe you even tasted it to sample the wonderful tangy lemon brine. Well, I’ve teased to the roasted chicken and now here it is. Adapted from the NYT,... Continue Reading →
Recipe: Twin Peaks’ Damn Good Cherry Pie
David Lynch’s Twin Peaks reboot on Showtime launches tonight and Paul is beside himself with a strict lockdown to avoid any spoilers. Back when the series originally launched in 1990, he watched every episode, buying books related the show and even making a trip up to Seattle to visit the Double R Diner for a... Continue Reading →
You Can Do This!- Preserved Lemons
If you love the tanginess of lemons in your savory dishes, start by preserving lemons now. Your probably asking yourself why you would want to do that? And what can I do with it? Well tons. A quick internet search shows preserved lemons are commonly used in Moroccan dishes but I’ve found them addictively delicious... Continue Reading →
Friday Fast-Food Fishtacular— Freddy’s Fish Sandwich
San Diego recently became the home of another beloved Midwest fast-food chain: Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. That name is a mouthful, and since I'd rather have a mouthful of their fish sandwich, from here on I'll refer to them as Freddy's. Freddy's has two San Diego County locations at this writing— San Marcos and... Continue Reading →
Frothy, Cold Brew Upgrade — At Home!
I've been making cold brew coffee at home lately. Aside from cleaning up the filter and waiting a day until it's ready, cold brew at home is relatively easy and cost efficient as well. If you haven't noticed, cold brew is making waves all over the country — even Starbucks is selling their own version.... Continue Reading →
Aldi is NOTHING Like Trader Joe’s
Grocery stores are a way of life for me. I like visiting unknown chains when I'm in a new city to see what's cool and interesting. Since the closing of Fresh & Easy and many area Albertsons, I've been looking forward to new grocery stores to replace the empty space. News of one of them caught my... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 