Pinch Me Paella

This paella is one of the best things I’ve ever made. I recently watched an episode of “Avec Eric” (with Eric Ripert, no pun intended) where he made a great looking seafood paella. And he made it look so simple. So, after consulting a few Food Network recipes, I was ready to give it a go. Because of this paella’s ease and beauty, I think it would be the perfect thing to make for your next dinner party. First, chop up … Continue reading

Vintage Treasure

As a general rule, used things give me the heebie jeebies. Put me into a vintage clothing store, and watch me mentally unravel as I stand stick straight to avoid touching the origin-unknown apparel that inevitably protrudes into my personal space and begs my claustrophobia to send me running for air free of stale lint. My neurosis  prevents me from looking great in the unique pieces my friends always seem to find. My neurosis extends to other, similar areas as … Continue reading

Quick Breakfast Hash

Making a quick breakfast hash is a fun idea when you’re in the mood to eat something different but still familiar. This one is super easy and pretty good, especially if you scramble eggs into it before serving. The key to making this hash is to put the longest cooking ingredients into the pan first. So, chop up some potatoes, throw them in a frying pan, and brown them up with some butter or olive oil.  While those are cooking, … Continue reading