by Kelli Donley | Nov 24, 2008 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, Kitchen Talk, Recycle, Reuse
Do you have men in your life who you want to treat to homemade gifts but who recoil at the thought of anything crafted? Yeah. I’ve got a bunch of those too. I’ve spent way, way too much time and energy in the past trying to change their minds with felted...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 23, 2008 | Domestic Art, Get Fit, Goals, Journal, Kitchen Talk
Christmas card making More Portuguese sweet bread baking (although this time I ditched the raisins and instead added lemon zest. It was fantastic! I made the muffins for a potluck this afternoon and as a dry-run for Thanksgiving.) A bit of sewing too. Market bags and...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 18, 2008 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, Kitchen Talk, Uncategorized
Mexican acorn squash, inhaled. Directions: Slice squash in half, sprinkle with olive oil, stuff with garlic (after removing seeds), roast at 350 for 30 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and onions to baking sheet. Bake for 10 more minutes. Remove, add black beans, a dash of...
by Kelli Donley | Nov 17, 2008 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, Journal, Kitchen Talk
There has been a considerable lack of crafty blogging happening around here lately; with travel, the garden and my appetite for baking, I’ve granted my sewing machine and knitting needles on sabbatical. However, with the holidays right around the corner, I have...
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...
