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 4, 2008 | Journal, Kitchen Talk, Politico
Whole wheat tortilla, black beans, spinach, tomatoes, Colleen’s spicy tomato chutney, and quinoa — health wrapped in happiness. This is the dinner I ate the night I voted for America’s first African-American President. I know one day I’m going...
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...
by Kelli Donley | Oct 31, 2008 | CAOK, Domestic Art, Journal, Kitchen Talk
Ikea, Martha Stewart, Target. Thoughtful gifts from friends, feeding my cooking frenzy. If I have a kitchen fetish, it’s bowls. Maybe the word fetish is too strong, since my affection for bowls is not all that comparable to anything you’d be likely to find...
