Sometimes, yes. It is possible. Perhaps you hosted a festive holiday gathering and overbought or overbaked. Or your guests all had the same hostess gift idea. The cookie exchange was big fun, and now what do you do with all of them? Since eating too many cookies isn’t the...
I feel as though time is accelerating, even though we turned the clocks back an hour. That hour always messes with me—and my dog. She looks for her breakfast and dinner earlier. I stay up too late and wake up earlier with the dog. And I’m tired...
Every year, the question is the same. What kind of candy to buy for those little trick-or-treaters? Here are some options: Buy your favorite in case there’s candy left over Buy your least favorite in case there’s candy left over Don’t buy any and leave home...
Happy Independence Day and the kick-off to summer! Since there will probably be a few picnics and family gatherings happening at some point, I thought you’d enjoy a simple, tasty, and (don’t tell Mr. Non-Compliant) healthy salad. This quinoa salad is great for hot weather events because...
Corn on the cob is one of Mr. Non-Compliant’s (aka my husband’s) favorite foods. Indiana offers the best, come late July and August. The rest of the year, I sometimes find pretty tasty corn in the grocery store. This past week I discovered some at Whole...
As we turn the corner into cooler days and nights, my body thinks it needs more carbs. My mind agrees. This is typical for me. Every year when the seasons change, I notice a slight increase in my potato, pasta, and bread consumption. (Gluten free and equally...
Lilacs are in bloom, and they are magnificent. I have two small lilac bushes that I can snitch a few branches from and bring indoors for my enjoyment. They make me happy. Natural aromatherapy. It’s almost strawberry season, and I don’t want you to miss out. This...
Curious minds want to know: Did Mr. Non-Compliant ever get his cookies? Answer: Yes. Thank you to several readers who offered to share their stash of flour, and a special thank you to my dear friend who dropped off an entire bag at my front door within...
Each trip to the grocery store these days is a new adventure. It has become such a conscious, thought-out process. What time is best? Where am I most likely to find what I need? How quickly can I get back to my home? As usual, more questions...