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...
