by Kelli Donley | Aug 10, 2008 | Get Fit, Journal, Kitchen Talk, Recipes
In my social circle, bean dip is a food group. Rebilou has perfected her bean dip recipe and the Ya Yas have been inhaling it by the pie plate-full since high school. Her secret concoction involves Frito Lay beans in a can, sour cream, cream cheese and gobs of cheese....
by Kelli Donley | Aug 9, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, Media
I’ve been sitting on the couch watching sports for the last three hours. And thanks to a very, very generous friend who works for a certain fabulous company, I may or may not be cheering for Team USA in new Olympic-themed workout clothes. That’s right...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 8, 2008 | Journal, Kitchen Talk, Recipes
By popular demand, my recipe for the best summer drink and also the only way you’ll ever see me enjoying beer — Where the traditional margarita and Mexican beer collide to create a Beergarita: Ingredients: 1 Corona, or other Mexican beer 1 can of frozen...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 7, 2008 | Community, Journal, Kitchen Talk, Recipes
Community dinner: green chicken enchiladas, steak tacos, salad, chips and guacamole, black beans, Mexican rice, cake and lots of great conversation; 15 fed, leftovers taken home, casserole of enchiladas left for a friend in the hospital, and one giant pitcher of...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 6, 2008 | Community, Journal, Kitchen Talk
Tomorrow night heralds the return of the community dinner. Any guesses to the menu? While my theme was “Go Team USA!” in Olympic Summer Game spirit, I am not fond of fried chicken and apple pie. Okay, maybe apple pie, but most “American” food...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 6, 2008 | Goals, Journal, Media
I mentioned earlier I’ve been reading “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down.” What an incredible read. I am enthralled in part because I’m now working with refugees. These excerpts capture the nature of this excellent book and the cultural...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 4, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal
The African wedding quilt top is done. Now I just need to buy the batting and sandwich this together. I’m using a navy capulana for the back and a royal blue quilting cotton for the binding. ~K
by Kelli Donley | Aug 3, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal, Sew Along
Dear Finny, Is it just me or is everyone on vacation? Oh wait, you are in Costa Rica. (I hope your trip is going great! Love that country. So pretty, tropical and balmy.) By the looks of our lack of July entries, I think it is safe to say most crafty chicas are...
by Kelli Donley | Aug 2, 2008 | Journal
A few things on my A+ list this week: 1. Working and feeling productive. I realized yesterday in about hour five of training that I have been in a professional rut for quite some time. There is so much to learn with this new job, so many new opportunities. I slept...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 31, 2008 | Happy Hippie, Journal
Like I’m starting a new school and in typical Type A/nutty fashion, I have my work bag packed and my outfit ready for tomorrow. How cute is that birdie bag with a new pair of Keens? I am slowly transforming into an REI happy hippie girl. Tomorrow I walk to work,...
