grilled marinated tri-tip with chimichurri sauce This is probably my #1 go-to meal if we have several people coming over. It’s fool-proof, quick, easy, and yummy – which is what matters most! I had never heard of tri-tip until the late… Read more
“you have an easy life” A few weeks ago, someone in my family yelled at me “you have an easy life! yes you do! compared to other people!“. It was said in a hurtful way to wound me. It was… Read more
german pancake (dutch baby) Before we got married, hubby would come over every now and then to make me breakfast. That’s when he introduced me to German Pancakes. I think they’re synonymous with Dutch Baby Pancakes, but since he’s… Read more
ramblings 1. Oakley turned 1 on June 19th! We had a day full of play, presents, and a dinner out with him. Dog friendly restaurants are the best. We need more here in the Bay Area. … Read more
mango chutney cream cheese dip Ready for a 5 minute wonder? I whipped this up really quick on one of those days that hubby was in hyper-productive mode around the house. Constantly moving doing yard work outside, back into the… Read more
braised beef brisket I want to own an outdoor smoker! It’s on my wish list. Someday. The husband of a couple in our bible group made his own smoker. Out of it comes the most delicious brisket and… Read more
broccoli beef My dad used to take me to a teeny teeny tiny Chinese take out place when I was a little girl. The space was only large enough for you (the single customer) and a few… Read more
a heart to heart Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Picture this. You are a female who moves into a home where the adult son of one… Read more
tzatziki (greek yogurt sauce) Tzatziki is that cool and creamy cucumber yogurt sauce that is usually served in gyros or as a dip with warm pita bread/pita chips or veggies or as a condiment to put over grilled meats. … Read more
this & that list 1. My poor cattle dog. Oakley got neutered last week. On Valentine’s Day, of all days. Surgery went just fine. However, he’s either been having a wacky reaction to the drugs or perhaps it’s something else. … Read more
bucatini and meatballs Instead of spaghetti and meatballs, how about bucatini and meatballs? And instead of a thick tomato sauce, how about a buttery brothy sauce? And instead of making a traditional spaghetti-type sauce that simmers for hours… Read more
part of the process Last week, Graham “had a behavior”. I put that in quotes because I never understood why behaviorists and teachers use that phrase when a violent kid attacks someone violently. It would throw me off… Read more