Back in the old days nobody was allergic to food, and I was the only kid in class who had to sit out PE because of a weird breathing problem. Now we have peanut-free computer rooms and asthma is as prevalent in schools as number 2 pencils. Kids sure have changed.
Well, something has changed, but [...]
That’s the sound of my mad scientists, seen here hatching their plans to overtake the world.
Maybe they’re not plotting intergalactic mayhem. At this moment they claim to be separating out strands of DNA from corn meal at the new exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Even if they were plotting world domination, there’s [...]
The thing about holidays is that there are billions of things that can make one cranky. Jacked-up airline prices and crowded airports; insanity at the market and children who insist on dallying with strep throat. Not to mention the pressure, the crowds, and all those random crazy hungry people who insist they are related to [...]
Read more...I may not be Southern, but somehow Thanksgiving and Cornbread stuffing have always gone together in my mind. Here’s how I do it–
1 pan of cornbread* (*I use the recipe on the back of the cornmeal package, but whatever the recipe I always add a heaping TBLS of sour cream to the batter.)
2 Tbls butter
1 [...]
Cranberry sauce in a can is gross. I don’t care what you’re used to, it is time to grow up and make your own. There are many reasons–
Kids love the cool popping sounds that the berries make as they explode juice all over the stove top
It’s better, that’s why
All the cool kids are doing it.
Glad [...]
Read more...15 lb turkey — I went for the natural one at Whole Foods, which was going for 99 cents/pound. They even defrosted it for me and kept it chilled until I needed it.
1/2 stick of butter
1 large onion
1 apple
1/2 lemon
1/4 cup of apple cider
10 dried sage leaves, or a few Tablespoons of dried sage
Prop the [...]
Read more...I cheat. Not only do I make my gravy ahead of time but I make my turkey gravy from chicken parts. Which leaves you with two choices: You can go out and slander my name all over this turkey lovin’ country, or you can do what I do: cheat.
Welcome aboard. Here’s how it’s done.
What you’ll [...]
The “there” of which I speak is this inconceivably large pumpkin shell. Care to guess whom I would like to stuff inside?
You might be thinking Dave, particularly if you have read the lyrical ode to my over- ambitious pumpkin-seed loving husband. Perhaps putting him in a pumpkin shell is the consummate solution to a spouse [...]
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