by Kelli Donley | Oct 29, 2008 | Get Fit, Goals, Good to Great, Journal, Kitchen Talk
Dinner: spaghetti squash with sauteed veggies, tomato sauce and a tiny glass of red wine. With enough left over to fill the new lunch box. I actually like spaghetti squash considerably more than spaghetti. I’ll take my carbs in bagel form, thankyouverymuch....
by Kelli Donley | Oct 6, 2008 | Domestic Art, Happy Hippie, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Recipes, Reuse
Wondering what to do with all those pumpkin seeds coming out of your jack-o-lantern? May I make a suggestion, including using up a few more of those jars we’re recycling? Wash and dry the seeds {handy instructions} and then consider throwing them into a batch of...
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 | 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 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...
by Kelli Donley | Sep 9, 2008 | Domestic Art, Goals, Happy Hippie, Journal, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Prickly Pear Jelly is a success. That said? Canning is a much smarter hobby to take up during the WINTER. Ingredients: 8 – 10 prickly pears, washed and sliced crosswise 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup lime juice 1 package fruit pectin 5 cups sugar Zest of 1 lime...
