Philly Cheesesteaks, Slightly Improvised

Philly cheesesteaks. I’ve never encountered something so delicious that is horribly impersonated so often. Cheesesteaks have certain qualities that just should not be changed. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen “Philly” cheesesteaks on a menu only to read that they come loaded with bell peppers and other twists that make me crinkle my nose. Cruise ships are the worst offenders. As much as I love authentic cheesesteaks, it’s rarely possible to make them with the right ingredients … Continue reading

Chicken Teriyaki Kabobs

Kabobs are so much fun! I love eating them. I love grilling them. Even skewering them can be fun. This teriyaki version is really flavorful. Tons of savory teriyaki flavor is soaked right into the chicken, and it’s even delicious to eat cold the next day. Here’s my biggest accomplishment of this meal- I grilled the kabobs inside and didn’t set off the smoke alarms! Success all around. To make these kabobs, cut up 1 chicken breast per person into … Continue reading

Earthly Space Adventure

I’m sure you’re aware that the space shuttle was transported on the back of a 747 to DC this week. You probably weren’t aware of the anticipation we had for weeks leading up to the event. David loves space. Both of us have had dreams of being astronauts. His dreams continue, mine were crushed when the mean mom running the Young Astronauts club at my elementary school told me that my reflexes weren’t fast enough for NASA. Well, screw her, … Continue reading