by Kelli Donley | Dec 17, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, Kitchen Talk
You know those days when absolutely nothing seems to fall in your favor? Yeah. Two trays of chocolate chip cookies that flopped. I think it was a bad mix. Brownies with a fudge swirl that apparently were pretty sticky too. And lemon bread that I didn’t let cool...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 17, 2008 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Things are still a wee bit chaotic at chez moi. I’m working a ton trying to meet an end-of-the-year challenge grant and also trying to prepare for the holidays. The grant has me more frenzied than the holiday, but both have created a crazy monster. I am running...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 15, 2008 | Celebrate!, Domestic Art, Journal, Kitchen Talk
What’s Yiddish for delicious? Because this gentile thoroughly enjoyed learning how to make latkes with the Wrights last night. Such a fun gathering of friends, great food, and of course with Adam (Salty Senor) — football. The only downside of leaning over...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 12, 2008 | Africa, Community, Domestic Art, Earth Mama, Flora and Fauna, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Public Health, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse, Uncategorized
BEFORE: And the commotion begins. I took on a bit too much for this dinner; from beginning to end, it took about six hours to prepare and clean up afterward. Aztec squash soup Turkey chile Carbs o’ plenty AFTER: phew. Last night’s communiy dinner menu...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 9, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
I’ve got Christmas fever this year and it is the worst case I’ve had since childhood. My home is decorated, I’m wearing sweaters (a sign of Christmas in Arizona), my Pandora station is set to “Classical Christmas” and my cards are long...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 8, 2008 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Recycle
A month or so ago, Colleen sent me a sweet package including a jar of her spicy tomato chutney {recipe here!}. She said in her note that this was good on “just about everything.” I am a pretty basic girl when it comes to condiments. I like spicy mustard,...
