[10 February, 2023]
A bunch of 10-12 year olds playing basketball is like herding cats. It’s fun to watch, though!
Chicken Teriyaki: Step-by-Step
[5 February, 2023]
Step-by-step deconstruction of my homemade chicken teriyaki dinner this past Sunday. Teriyaki sauce and miso soup were made from scratch as well.
K BBQ (and a Chocolate Bundt Cake) for K's Birthday
[ 3 February, 2023]
So, this was the birthday party (for Kevin) that the chocolate bundt cake was for. But before dessert, the family enjoyed some homemade Korean BBQ. It was indoors, so the smoke alarms got busy!
Not 'Nothing Bundt Cake'
[ 3 February, 2023]
I made a chocolate bundt cake with cream cheese frosting, in the style of Nothing Bundt Cakes for a family member’s birthday. I think it was a success, considering it was my first attempt.
It's That Time
Another trip to the Red Cross donation center in town was today’s good deed.
A Wintry Walk
[26 January, 2023]
This morning’s 5K walk was a bit … snowy. Definitely chilly. Snowilly?
Someday is Today
Current read …
KFC (Korean Fried Chicken)
So, there’s a new Korean fried chicken place in town: 92 Chicken in downtown Delaware, OH. Tried the Half Traditional Crispy Fried Soy Garlic Chicken. It was very good!
Orange Bundt Cake
[8 January, 2023]
Some more carry-over baking effects from the holidays: this time, an easy but scrumptious, moist orange bundt cake.
Dinner Gathering with the Breakfast Club
[7 January, 2023]
Our annual ‘Breakfast Club’ holiday get-together was a bit late this year due to schedule conflicts as well as some illness. Nevertheless, our potluck dinner was a success, largely gluten-free, but not without Manhattans.
Doggone Sunset
[3 January, 2023]
Even puppies can appreciate a beautiful sunset.
More Holiday Cooking
[26-27 December, 2022]
In continuation of my holiday culinary adventures, I made some shrimp sushi bake cups, a variation on the popular sushi bakes. I also prepared more fruity, Christmassy pavlovas for my next-door neighbors.
A Bomb Cyclone
A snow bomb cyclone descended upon much of the country overnight, plunging most of the Midwest in negative single-digit temps (negative double-digit wind chills!) and dumping tons of snow everywhere, more than enough to make everyone’s dreams of a white Christmas come true!
A Christmas Bread Wreath
[22 December, 2022]
I made a simple-recipe cheesy, garlicky, and buttery bread wreath - a proper Christmas snack!
INFJ-A
[20 December, 2022]
I took the online Briggs-Myers personality test and it turns out, I’m an Advocate (INFJ-A). Apparently, only about 2% of the population has this personality. A rare one, indeed. Here are the results:
Taste of NYC
[17 December, 2022]
Feasted on a lovely gift of nostalgia from my nephew that harks back to foodie trips to New York City: a holiday package from Katz’s Deli of their iconic pastrami and corned beef for homemade Reuben sandwiches. A yummy taste of NYC, indeed!
Kamille's 4th Birthday
[10 December, 2022]
Her actual birthday is not until the 18th, but this day was the best for everybody to celebrate Kamille’s 4th. Her mom made her a luscious chocolate cake and I made her my special berry pavlova!
Reflectorized Driveway Markers
[10 December, 2022]
An annual undertaking: putting up my reflectorized driveway markers for the snowiest of those winter days. Winter is coming, and they say this year is going to be snowy.
Christmas Potluck Party
[9 December, 2022]
This year’s Christmas potluck party that I host for Honda co-workers/friends was as festive and flowing with delicious food as any. The weather also cooperated, with highs in the mid-40’s.
Fox in the Snow
[30 November, 2022]
I’ve been wanting to visit Fox in the Snow, a popular cafe/breakfast spot with a couple branches in and around Columbus. Some personal business that brought me downtown finally gave me the opportunity. Definitely worth the trip.
