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 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...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 2, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Thanks to Colleen and her fabulous recipe for Portuguese Sweet Bread, my home currently smells like heaven. Truly, I’m such a lover of food that I really do think heaven very well smell like a bakery. This bread takes a bit of time and care, as any great recipe...
