One of the greatest parts about writing this blog is being pushed and inspired to find, create, and cook up new recipes. It’s a challenge, it’s fun, and it brings a little adventure (and many messes) to my kitchen. Because I am always trying out new things, people frequently ask me whether I ever cook the same thing twice. I do! I have my old favorites that I love to make, and there are newer recipes I’ve tried that are … Continue reading
We love Stella so much that we have given her many nicknames. The names flow naturally for her. They come just as easily as the songs I’ve created for her do… but let’s save those for another time. This post has enough material to embarrass us all for a while! Here’s a sampling: Stella girl Pups Stella Luna Lovegood Pupsicle Stella puppy/pup Spa girl (accompanying song) SG Puppy love Puppy friend Hey, That’s a Fox. (We don’t call her this, … Continue reading
This Moroccan-inspired chicken is tasty, beautiful, and healthy too. It’s also pretty simple to make! I made a Moroccan stew a while back, but I used regular lemons in it instead of preserved lemons, so it came out very bitter. This chicken doesn’t require any strange ingredients (although I sometimes see preserved lemons at Whole Foods’ olive bar), and it’s flavorful and succulent. Spice things up with this dish! To make this meal, preheat your oven to 400ºF. Then, pat … Continue reading