On a recent trip to IKEA, we came around the corner and gasped (literally) at a new light fixture. My son’s girlfriend proclaimed, “It looks just like,…” then I finished her sentence, “… The Death Star !!” We all had a big laugh over it. “That’s no moon – it’s a space station…” – which was […] Read more…
Floral Delivery : from my screen to yours
Hey, I’ve been busy making diet cookies yesterday – too busy to blog. Sorry. I’ll get to that later. What I do have for you today is a simple and pleasant post about a flower that surprised me the other day. Actually two of them. Back in May, this Oakleaf Hydrangea had bloomed in a […] Read more…
Recycling : It’s really pretty easy
Who remembers the ‘Crying Indian’ commercial from the ’70’s? If you don’t, it’s on YouTube – yes, a 40 year old PSA – everything’s on YouTube! I remember it because it was good. It stuck with me as a child thinking, ‘I don’t want to live like that. No wonder he’s upset.’ I also remember […] Read more…
Lime’Cello : My new martini crush
Yes, I’m crushing on a martini ! I’m allowed, I’m a big girl. I’m also a fan of the LemonDrop or lemon martini, but where I live getting a good one is difficult. For whatever reason the minute you add any juice to a martini the barkeep assumes you want some overly sweet, sugar rimmed […] Read more…
(Cowboy) Campfire Bark : aka – chocolate crack !
This is a post for my young friend (the lovely Ms.M) who shares my love of this horrifically addictive treat. I promise I’ll get to some healthy posts later – next week. Where did I get such a ridiculous name as ‘Chocolate Crack? If The Milk Bar in NYC can sell ‘Crack Pie’ (for $44!) […] Read more…
Cocktail Cherries: For Grown-Up Sundaes Only
BadZoot’s back in the kitchen, and up to no good – It’s summer and it’s time for cherries. I love my fruits and veggies and these stone fruits make my all time top 10 ! It’s actually not a good thing that the wholesale houses sell them in those big containers – I will eat […] Read more…
Tunisian Spinach Rice Recipe (Riz Djerben) | PBS Food
Last evening I went to a little get together with my girlfriends. The price of admission was a covered dish – I got this! A few weeks ago, I made this rice dish and served it along side some grilled flank steak. It was so good – I thought it’d be great with some chopped […] Read more…
Remodel Series: Guest Bath
Doesn’t every bathroom have a giant octopus on the wall? The last room to do in this renovation / facelift is the Guest Bath. Formerly, filled with the same pressed board cabinetry as the rest of the house, it too, was on the chopping block. That standard 80’s layout, with the walled of tub & […] Read more…
Remodel Series: Master Bath Part 2
Almost done, only one more room to go. But that’s later, today it’s the last of the Master Bath. Why would you put kitchen cabinets in a bathroom ? Why not. This room is big and can handle the extra height. That’s my excuse. Honestly, it’s because I could buy them all in one order […] Read more…
Remodel Series: Master Bath Part 1
OK, so you’ve seen the remodeled kitchen. You didn’t think we stopped there? Oh, no. I told you that my little wad o’ cash gave us an entire interior facelift ! There’s still 2 bathrooms and carpet to put down. Come along and I’ll show you the rest of it. This was one ugly bathroom. […] Read more…