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Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan
Every year for his birthday Dan requests that I make Eggplant Parmesan, but now that I have am no longer eating gluten, I had to find a good substitute for the bread crumbs that I used to coat the eggplant. Almond meal (which is more course than almond flour) worked like a charm and with the added herbs and cheese makes for a delicious alternative that is just as good or better than bread crumbs. Last night I made this dish to celebrate some exciting news in our household. Dan was invited to present at the MHCC board meeting on behalf of the Advocate, the college newspaper he advises for.…
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Cottage Cheese Pancakes
This is a recipe my Grandma used to make whenever we came to visit them in Tacoma, WA. Imagine waking up to the smell of BACON, traveling from the kitchen, up the stairs and into the room where we slept. As kids, we knew that where there is bacon, there is also pancakes! My Grandma actually called them hot cakes which I thought was kind of weird when I was younger, but whatever you want to call them, they were tasty and we gobbled them up. One summer, when I was in Jr. High, my brother and I spent a whole week with my Grandparents and I had the most…
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Backyard Rustic Elegance Garden Party
If you would have told me 20 years ago that I would fall in love with all things burlap I would have thought you were crazy…but it’s true — I did! Seriously can’t explain why something that used to be seen as something kind of old and crummy can be made to look so sophisticated. Well, actually I can explain it…have you looked on pinterest lately? Some truly lovely ideas for decorating with burlap. But I digress…For my 40th Birthday celebration I designed my theme around all things burlap and vintage. Twine, crocheted lace, bulap…even damask printed burlap! This girl loves her neutral colors and this burlap and lace pairing…
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Planning Stage: Addressing the Problem Areas
Anytime you invest in a remodel it is vital that you address the problem areas and come up with workable solutions. This was where we spent the bulk of our time in the first 6 months prior to demolition. We spent a long time up front developing a plan that addressed these issues and solved our problems. Okay, so I just need to get this out there before I go any further. I feel conflicted about what I’m about to say. On one hand, this is a perfectly great kitchen, it has a nice long counter, adequate storage and serves my family well. I should be perfectly happy, right?…but then…
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How to Make Paper Fortune Cookies
To create these fun paper fortune cookies you will need the following: patterned paper circle cutter glue dots Using your circle cutter, cut a 4″ circle out of your patterned paper. If you don’t have a circle cutter, you can also use a lid that is about 4″ and trace with a pencil and cut out using scissors. Gently fold the circle in half so it resembles a taco and place a glue dot at the top of the rounded edge to secure With your finger and thumb, pinch the rounded edge closed and hold in position while you grab the two ends of the “taco” with the thumb and…
