The start of a new week, month, or year aways feels like a good time to make changes, or at least attempt a few. At the top of many lists is the resolve to be healthier, which is a nice change from simply wanting to shed pounds. Being healthier means being stronger, less ill, […]

  Activity around the kitchen always seems to ramp up as the end of the year approaches. First there’s the big Thanksgiving spread, and almost immediately after that, you have cookie trays, dinner parties, potlucks, and meals cooked and delivered with love to friends, family, and even strangers. I love spending time in the kitchen […]

  Okay, today’s post starts with a little exercise. No, I’m not going to ask you to get on the treadmill—after all, where would you hang all those clothes piled on top of it? It’s very simple and you won’t even break a sweat. Ready? Quick, go to your kitchen. Think of all the great […]

  Food gifts are a great way to give something personal and unique. They also make the recipient feel extra special, because they know you spent your valuable time and effort making it just for them. We’ve already established my lack of crafting skills and sadly, that extends into the realm of wrapping up Mason […]

  Let me start by saying this: Put me in a room and, in all likelihood, I will be the least crafty person in that room. And by crafty, I don’t mean slick or clever or sly, though that applies too. No, I mean Martha Stewart, Ina Garten, Katie Brown kind of crafty. My talent […]

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Welcome to part 2 of Kitchen Talk this week! Today, we’ll talk about gravy. Because gravy’s where it’s at, friends. So here we go: Why do they call it gravy? Is it very, very somber? Is it so delicious it could raise the dead? Share your answers below! Inquiring minds want to know. Just kidding. […]

  It’s time for a special two-part edition of Kitchen Talk, and today, our topic is turkey. So, let’s have it: Why do they call 3 strikes in a row a turkey? Leave your comments below, then stay tuned tomorrow for another related topic! Just kidding. (Although I really do want to know why.) Okay, […]