by Kelli Donley | Sep 30, 2011 | Heirloom Homestead, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk, Recipes
I know. The title sounds nuts. Bacon is the cliche ingredient in far too many recipes these days. But let me assure you, for those who love a bit of sweet and salt and are willing to try an unconventional dessert — the reviews are astounding. Folks love these...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 5, 2011 | Colorado, Kitchen Talk
I had dinner at Salt in Boulder on Saturday. The food was excellent — but again, truly the experience was made by the service. The bartenders in the downstairs cellar bar were hilariously sweet. The waitress at our patio dinner table was exceptional. The food...
by Kelli Donley | Jul 2, 2011 | Colorado, Journal, Kitchen Talk
My friends in Phoenix are melting. And, surprise, surprise, nary a soul is happy to hear I’m blogging from my patio, in the shade, sipping a milkshake with the world’s cutest dog at my feet. I’m a wee bit smug pleased this is the first summer I can...
by Kelli Donley | Jun 27, 2011 | Celebrate!, Colorado, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
Rainah’s first birthday cake — a reminder that my ambition and ability rarely match. That said, if there was ever a time for a sloppy, obviously homemade birthday cake, better now than when she can remember it! ~K
by Kelli Donley | Jun 26, 2011 | Community, Heirloom Homestead, June Cleaver, Kitchen Talk
I’ve been playing in a weekend co-ed kickball league. The game is sloshball, meaning each team gets a full keg to finish during five meager innings. There are two rules to sloshball: 1. You must always have a league cup in your hand including some liquid, and 2....
by Kelli Donley | Jun 15, 2011 | Heirloom Homestead, Homebody, Kitchen Talk
My brother and his girlfriend came over for my first Heirloom Homestead dinner party this week. We celebrated Jess’ 23rd birthday. (Yeah. Not only is she pretty, but she’s young too.) Her favorite meal, per Cody is “alfredo with white wine and...