by Kelli Donley | Nov 18, 2008 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, Kitchen Talk, Uncategorized
Mexican acorn squash, inhaled. Directions: Slice squash in half, sprinkle with olive oil, stuff with garlic (after removing seeds), roast at 350 for 30 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and onions to baking sheet. Bake for 10 more minutes. Remove, add black beans, a dash of...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 17, 2008 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, Kitchen Talk
There has been a considerable lack of crafty blogging happening around here lately; with travel, the garden and my appetite for baking, I’ve granted my sewing machine and knitting needles on sabbatical. However, with the holidays right around the corner, I have...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 16, 2008 | Domestic Art, Earth Mama, Flora and Fauna, Happy Hippie, Journal
I’m gardening. After taking those classes at the Phoenix Farmer’s Market with the Phoenix Permaculture group, prepping my tiny patio and using my planting calendar to pick seeds that will work this time of year — I’m gardening. Coffee grounds...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 13, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, Kitchen Talk, Uncategorized
When my buddy Clare and I headed to South America last year for work, we fell in love with many aspects of Bolivian life. Both world travelers, we were delighted to find a new culinary specialty: yellow aji. Aji in Bolivia essentially means spicy anything. It could be...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 13, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, Kitchen Talk
Pumpkin cornbread muffins came out of the oven last night; I’m not sure if it is the cooler weather or the changing seasons. I feel an incredible need to bake and fill my home with the sweetness of all spice. With this giant full moon lingering about, I also...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 12, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, Kitchen Talk
This is Waitress-inspired, “Sorry-You-Got-Laid-Off” chocolate cake. It was delivered warm, with a sprinkling of cinnamon for good luck. The recipient was quick to say, “Guess what! I may have a job offer!” to which I responded, “See you...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 11, 2008 | Journal
When I met Kinchie several weeks ago, I had no idea we’d become fast friends. Funny how the world works — it occasionally throws new people together who celebrate life similarly. When she came for community dinner last week, she handed me one of the most...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 10, 2008 | Happy Hippie, Journal, Public Health, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Travel
DC was excellent; I had such a great time at the Green Festival with Mike and Sam. Let me tell you — these two know how to hosts guests. The adorable Tuck home. They not only drove me around for three days, set up a hotel room in the city so we could walk and...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 6, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Community Dinner: 11-07-08 {This candle would later cause a small house fire. Thankfully I had a firefighter’s wife on hand to put it out and mop the floor in the process. Phew.} 15+ came, there was plenty of food, and thank goodness — no major fire...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 6, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Tonight is the Fall return of the Community Dinner. My African travel saint is cruising through town to introduce me to his new girlfriend and I felt a party was in order. Thanks to my love of travel, my budget for such parties is always constrained. While I’d...
