As much as I love kitten whiskers (I actually have a collection of them at home, leftover from when I’d find them as a kid) and wrapped packages, there are two other things in my daily life that make me even happier. The first is Trader Joe’s lavender lotion. It makes me happy to look at because its bottle and label are really pretty, but the best part is that it smells like a spa! Ahhhh, instant relaxation. It is … Continue reading
I love making homemade dog treats for Stella puppy because it’s fun, she really loves them, and I know what ingredients she is eating (not that dog treats are particularly good for her, but at least she isn’t getting any preservatives or food coloring!). I also like making a double batch so there are extras for Stella’s friends. Preheat your oven to 300º F. For one batch of these treats, mash up one banana in a large bowl. Then add … Continue reading
I am always happy when I cook balsamic chicken because it sends me back to the time when one of my very good friends (one of the longest I’ve had) taught me to cook chicken in her dorm room. Balsamic chicken was a favorite recipe of hers and she would invite everyone over to feast on it. I’ve enhanced this recipe with a balsamic glaze to bring it out of the dorm-age, but it’s largely the same and still incredibly … Continue reading