by Kelli Donley | Mar 14, 2008 | Community, Journal, June Cleaver, Recipes
Appetizer inspired by the Mideast. Fruit, medjool dates, tahini, soft cheese, crackers, nuts. Medjool dates are my very favorite dessert. First course inspired by Africa: spicy peanut soup, served over brown rice with peanuts for garnish. Dinner included ginger...
by Kelli Donley | Mar 7, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, Journal, Recipes
The journey of a community dinner. Have you heard about that silly battle going on between Jerry Seinfeld’s wife and the other lady over their similar cookbooks? Heads up ladies — you can’t patent a recipe. Their idea of “hiding”...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 29, 2008 | Community, Journal
Last night’s community dinner was potluck due to my crazy work week. I have a giant fundraiser tomorrow night and have been a bit overwhelmed this week. I still needed my dose of Thursday night community dinner, and when I suggested potluck, everyone was sweet...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 22, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, June Cleaver, Recipes
These dinners really are all about me. They are the perfect excuse to try new recipes from my favorite cooking magazines, spend an afternoon sipping a nice glass of white wine and listening to NPR, wear a apron, get the house cleaned up for company, find a new mixed...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 21, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, Goals, Journal, June Cleaver
When I saw the March issue of Country Living, I swooned a bit. Silly to do so over a magazine, I know. But look! Turquoise, shabby chic, pretty off whites, bright light, clean living space? Giddyup. This is just my style. I have a domestic bliss folder where I cut out...
by Kelli Donley | Feb 1, 2008 | Community, Domestic Art, Goals, Journal, June Cleaver
A commenter recently said she wants to eat more veggies after seeing what I’m cooking. I won’t lie — I’m enough of a health dork to consider that a great compliment. Last night’s community dinner round cuatro was a colorful array of some...
