Archive for June, 2008

A couple test recipes

Monday, June 30th, 2008

I'm part of the recipe testing for a cookbook that Jaden Hair of Jaden's Steamy Kitchen is in the last stages of writing and publishing (through Tuttle/Periplus, which has many excellent cookbooks and other books). Last week I tried two recipes - steamed vegetable buns, and spicy garlic ...

A quick chicken and pasta dinner

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Even on shore duty, Shaun still sometimes has late nights or times when he's out. This is a very quick and easy meal that probably isn't blog-worthy, but, hey, it was tasty. Quick Chicken and Pasta Dinner Serves 1 4 oz small pasta (I used Barilla elbows) ½ bag of pre-cooked chicken strips ...

Warm, soft corgi

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

I have a warm, soft Emma-dog sleeping in my lap right now. I gave her a bath earlier today, and now her fur is especially soft. I think she's getting the idea of housetraining, but she just lacks the physical ability at this point. I wish I could stay ...

Hello world!

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Well, I'm starting a blog. After having hundreds of food blogs, geeky blogs, and friends' blogs in my google reader, I figured I should probably attempt to write one myself. It seems like a good way to keep in touch with folks as well. Soooooo, a bit ...