The first thing I learned about mothering I learned from this dip. It was many years ago and I wasn’t even thinking of having kids yet. But my good friend P was not only thinking about it, she was doing it. Her son D came into the world and I packed up and drove down [...]

Ok, I need to complain a little about the weather. Football seasons calls for COOL weather to make all this rib-sticking food seem appropriate. However, the DC area has been in the grip of a late heat wave and it’s been close to 100 degrees. Um, hello? Climate! Clue in and get with the program! [...]

Football seasons continues apace and Ohio State is still undefeated. Largely because they played Ohio University last week, which is a little like a Jedi doing battle with a Labradoodle puppy. Anyway. My good friend Law Momma of Spilled Milk (And Other Atrocities) has taken an interest in my recipes and has made the last [...]

O-H-I-O!!!!!! The Buckeyes are going strong (sorry 3 Pugs and a Baby. I know last week must have been rough). And it’s time for more weekend comfort food! This chicken and artichokes recipe came from a cookbook published by the Junior League of Rochester back when i was in college. My mom gave it to [...]

My husband and I are joined by a holy bond. No, nothing that happens in a  church. Something that happens in a Horseshoe. On the banks of the Olentangy River. Yes, that’s right. We are both Ohio State football fans. I went to THE Ohio State University (college sports enthusiasts know why I emphasize THE) [...]