September 2020

  • Family Zoom Cook #2 & some cooking hacks

    COVID has been tough in so many ways, but it has also spurred amazing creativity. Two of my brothers came up with a great idea. Like many families, we are live in many different places. We are in touch but only get together physically at a family reunion every couple of years. Since everyone has…

    Family Zoom Cook #2 & some cooking hacks
  • How are you managing your recipes?

    If you’re like most people, you’ve got handwritten recipes from your grandmother, pages from Southern Living, and links stored within about 10 different websites. Several years ago, a friend recommended Paprika app. While it’s no substitute for the intimate connection of a handwritten index card recipe splattered with grease or a beloved sauce, Paprika has…

    How are you managing your recipes?
  • Eating the inventory

    The usual conversation about dinner in our home goes something like this: Jeff: Hey, Vic. What do you want for dinner? Vicki: I dunno. It’s only 9:30am. I’m not even thinking about lunch yet. Jeff: okaaayyy … do you know if you want beef or pork or chicken or salmon or … Vicki: I’m fine…

    Eating the inventory