I'm a DC-area mother with an over-developed sense of irreverence, ADD, socialist tendencies and a blog. All my opinions are entirely my own and not representative of anything officially sanctioned by any political party, my mother, or arbiters of common sense and good taste.
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 to meet the new addition to our social circle. And to cook for the family. P likes my bean dip…
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! Chili, Irish or otherwise, is not nearly as appealing when it’s hot and humid outside! This recipe is actually adapted…
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 couple for her husband. She herself is a vegetarian so I thought I’d list something that she could actually eat.…
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 me when I moved into an apartment for the first time. It turned out the copy she gave me was…
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) for grad school and he hails from Cleveland where his whole family loved the Buckeyes. I’m actually pretty sure he…
