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 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,...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 24, 2008 | Domestic Art, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
I’m in a serious baking groove this week — 10 loaves so far with plans for 4 more. This pumpkin zucchini batch will be delivered tomorrow to celebrate my favorite holiday of the year: Thanksgiving. Oh, Thanksgiving, how I love thee. All the joys of...
