101 ways to cook zucchini… and counting

Every year I am surprised by the bounty in my garden.  One or two specific items take off, while others whither away.  Last year it was okra and basil.  Every three days we would have a bowlful of okra and our basil grew to a size of a miniature tree.  Luckily okra is a very versatile [...]

Praying for rain

I have turned into a weather nut. Each time there is even a slight chance of rain, I have scrutinized the local radar sites, and plotted the trajectory of the oncoming clouds to see if possibly, this time we can get a few sprinkles. Ryan says I have turned into an old woman who is [...]

Turn a Polywoven Feed Sack Into a Reusable Shopping Bag from the February/March, 2011 issue of Backyard Poultry

Turn a Polywoven Feed Sack Into a Reusable Shopping Bag from the February/March, 2011 issue of Backyard Poultry. my next project

Mark Twain said something profund about plans and change of plans

We have decided to stick around the Bay Area for a while longer.  Our long-term plans still involve a out of state move but for now we are going to enjoy the beautiful California weather.

Thank you Boxee, now I can give up cable

Like much of America, we decided to better understand our wants vs. our needs. – I do not want cable tv; but I need Top Chef, General Hospital, Closer, House, Desperate Housewives, HGTV… well you get the idea. – I do not want to be a slave to programming, but need to watch my shows [...]

the role of the cheesey realtor will be played by me… wanna buy a wordpress house?

Yes this post is all about cheese and over-the-top salesmanship, but I am enjoying a bottle of great wine and everyone is asleep so here goes. This is a house where much of the latest releases of WordPress were built.  The patio was made famous by WordPress Texas crew who grilled many a steaks as [...]

Over the river and through the woods to Northern Virginia we go…

Ryan and I have never followed convention, so when we decided to move to a bigger house our target area included all of th US, and we narrowed it down to the Northern Virginia/DC Area.  We have put our house on the the market and will be moving east in the next 30 days.  Joulina [...]

My mother started a blog – and she did it all by herself!

So my mother sends me an email asking to us to check out her cooking blog – she has 3 post now. WHAT?  My mother – started a blog?  And she did not need my help!??!?!?  (Disclaimer: Both of my parents are very competent engineers, but when I gave her an iPhone as a gift, [...]

okay don’t laugh… but I am getting the hang of the cooking thing

Don’t laugh.. No, I am serious! Last night I made beer flavored brats with onions and peppers.  Ryan said they were yummy.  No emergency services or home fire safety equipment was needed. And a few days ago I made pasta primavera.

Dont have to nag your husband tutorial

Too bad it’s only on apple apps

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