by Kelli Donley | Oct 5, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
{First Frenchy bag completed — Black, White and Red all over, journalist style; stewed crockpot chicken and cheese for the red enchiladas — post-funeral food, pumpkin chocolate chip cake for friends, chocolate chip bundt cake for Mattador. Just because.}...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 3, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver
Today I’m grateful for: ~My family and friends. In particular, I am very thankful for my family’s health. I think with loss, you can’t help but personalize and wonder, “What if that was my mom/sister/best friend?” I often let petty...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 27, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Uncategorized
My mama’s fabulous meatloaf, with a layer of Hatch chiles through the center, El Pato spicy tomato sauce on top and a side of roast broccoli. Fresh bread, Petite Syrah and an appetizer plate with figs, pears, almonds and Dubliner cheese. A good meal, even better...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 25, 2008 | Goals, Good to Great, Happy Hippie, Journal, June Cleaver
I’ve never been terribly good at math. In part, I think it’s because at an early age I was labeled a good reader and that side of my education was nurtured. Also, I’m damn lazy when it comes to numbers. I’m lucky if I get the right amount of...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 22, 2008 | Journal, June Cleaver, Travel
Remember that begonia my grandma gave me? The one her father gave her mother when they were dating that some how still exists today? My clipping last six months or so before I managed to nuke it. My mom’s? Now a bush on their patio. My mom can make just about...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 12, 2008 | Arizona, Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Recycle, Uncategorized
I promise this is my last prickly pear post for a bit. I used the remaining prickly pear tunas last night for the latest Jars of Renewal project: syrup! Great in margaritas, other mixed drinks and even on pancakes. Yum. To local gardeners, a reminder that...
