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Diary of an Inconsistent Cook #28: Bahamian Steamed Tuna (It’s Not What You Think)

Our honeymoon was in Nassau, Bahamas and we did what most healthy adults our age do in a an all-inclusive resort.   We ate and drank.    About fifteen pounds worth of … Continue reading

March 10, 2015 · 11 Comments

Feature #4: It Is Never Too Late To Feel Beautiful, or To Be Courageous (Q and A)

Only a few weeks left to vote for my cousin Tracey who is 51 and is participating in the EM Online Mag Spring Cover shoot on ExploreModeling.com.  You can catch … Continue reading

March 10, 2015 · 9 Comments

Reblog It #7: The Difference Between “Flawed” Characters and “Too Dumb to Live”

Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
Which is more important? Plot or character? Though an interesting discussion—sort of like, Could Ronda Rousey take a Klingon with only her bare…

March 9, 2015 · 1 Comment

What’s Up Doc #2: Why Aren’t You Reading? Why Don’t You Write? You Are Totally Ruining My Stats!

Good morning from the land of snow and ice!    I know I haven’t been reading and liking as much as I was a couple of weeks ago, and I promise … Continue reading

March 9, 2015 · 6 Comments

That’s Totally Random #9: Horrible Histories Comedy Series

When you have babies there are nights when you just don’t sleep.  Rather than tossing and turning you can just blitz watch TV shows while everyone else in the house … Continue reading

March 9, 2015 · 3 Comments

The Daily Prompt #12: We Can Be Taught

From:  The Daily Prompt The Prompt:   What makes a teacher great? A Response that was a First Click:  Nerdy Woman A Response that was a Last Click:  Musical Chairs A … Continue reading

March 8, 2015 · 2 Comments

Diary of an Inconsistent Cook #27: Chocolate Covered English Toffee Bars

I’ve made these English Toffee Bars previously for my husband’s 42nd birthday to go along with the Best Chocolate Ganache Cake Ever.     At the time, there was a small incident … Continue reading

March 8, 2015 · 11 Comments

Picture This Picture That #17: Summer Reminiscences

 

March 8, 2015 · 7 Comments

Article #8: Goldie Blox (Encouraging Girls to Engineer)

At first when I saw the Goldie Blox advertisements I was really mad that, yet again, there was a pastel washed toy marketed to girls.  On the other hand I … Continue reading

March 7, 2015 · 1 Comment

Musings #12: Ten Things No One Tells You About Becoming a Mother

1.  You will pick your baby’s nose, ears, and scalp. 2.  You will drop crumbs and sauce on your baby’s head as you hold them and eat, and not brush it … Continue reading

March 7, 2015 · 7 Comments

Diary of an Inconsistent Cook #26: Oven Baked Indian Naan

Today I’m going to share a wonderful recipe for oven made Naan from Manjula’s Kitchen.    I’ve been following Manjula for quite a few years. Though her videos aren’t flashy and … Continue reading

March 6, 2015 · 10 Comments

The Daily Prompt #11: Time Capsule

From:  The Daily Prompt The Prompt:   What would you put in this year’s time capsule to channel the essence of our current moment for future generations? A Response that was … Continue reading

March 6, 2015 · Leave a comment

Picture This Picture That #16: A Girl And Her Dad

March 6, 2015 · 4 Comments

That’s Totally Random #8: Cat Stealing Coin “Piggy” Bank

So my husband sends me this link to this cat piggy bank the other day and now it is the thing that my heart most desires.   There seems to be … Continue reading

March 5, 2015 · 10 Comments

Diary of an Inconsistent Cook #25: Lucky Crockpot Beef Stew

Welcome back readers!   Today we have another round of cooking without a recipe.   For those of you who are new I often throw all sense to the wind and toss … Continue reading

March 5, 2015 · 2 Comments

Picture This Picture That #15: Fearless

March 5, 2015 · 3 Comments

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