Tag: Gardening

Food, Recipes

Mini Turkey Lasagnas & the Woes of Summertime

Summer has never been my favorite time of year (except for summer of 2008—yeah that was fun!).  Because I have crazy sensitive skin, summertime has become synonymous with sunburn. If that’s not bad enough…I’m allergic to sunscreen. This year–in particular–has been especially difficult because of the high temperatures and terrible humidity. Not to mention the drought. […]

Food, Recipes

Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts

Sometimes I feel lazy.  Yup.  I said it.  Lazy. I don’t feel like cooking much; but I don’t feel like going out, either.  I just want to sit at home with a giant glass of wine, enjoy life, and eat mushroom puff pastry tarts.  What?  That’s weird?  hmmph. Puff pastry is one of my favorite […]

Food, Thrifting

It’s Clemen-time!

You know what I love about winter?  It’s not the snow or the cold (actually, I hate both of those things).  It’s not even the holidays.  Nope.  What I love most about winter is the clementines! Look at this guy: One bite…and I was in love.  It didn’t stand a chance.  The only problem?  (aside […]