Monthly Archives: October 2010

Good Enough Housekeeping: Bathroom Edition

I don’t claim to be a great housekeeper. My paternal grandmother would probably be appalled at the amount of dust on my knickknacks or how infrequently I polish the silver. But I’m good enough that the house smells pleasant, doesn’t … Continue reading

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Mac & Cheese for lunch

A fast macaroni & cheese recipe that will save you from having to buy the boxes. Continue reading

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Rich and Easy Hot Cocoa

I grew up drinking supermarket hot chocolate mix. I liked it, but the best part was probably the little shriveled marshmallows. Penzey’s Hot Chocolate Mix was a revelation: who knew hot chocolate could taste so good? For some reason I … Continue reading

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Green Cheese Enchiladas

The frost has arrived in Wisconsin, and with it come green tomatoes and the tomatillo harvest. I was inspired by my friend Hillary’s famous green tomato sauce, but I couldn’t find the old usenet posting, so I went from memory. … Continue reading

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Babywearing — DIY close to my heart

Babywearing has made my life as a parent so much easier. Here’s a quick rundown and instructions to make your own wrap. Continue reading

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