by Mary Carver | Aug 15, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life, recipes & food
It may not look pretty, but it is fast and tasty. You want to know about this recipe. (Also, use a bigger mug.) I really like to cook. And I really like chocolate. But making a whole chocolate dish for just one person? (Because my husband doesn’t love chocolate...
by Mary Carver | Aug 8, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life, recipes & food
Happy S’mores Day! What’s that? You didn’t know? It’s okay. After all, I’m two days early. [That’s certainly a first.] Last summer I learned that August 10 is National S’mores Day. Right away, I decided to make a big deal...
by Mary Carver | Jul 31, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life, recipes & food
This isn’t really a recipe. Well, it started out that way. But the last time I shared a recipe that didn’t really work out, you all didn’t like it. [As in, *crickets.*] So. This isn’t really a recipe. It’s more along the lines of . . . my...
by Mary Carver | Jul 25, 2011 | Home Life, recipes & food
I have been wanting to try my hand at making salsa for a long time. [Ever since coming up with the idea for a salsa-tasting class/party/business/whathaveyou.] The problem? My lack of food processor. Or blender. Or other choppy type appliance. So when my friend...
by Mary Carver | Jul 18, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life, recipes & food
Sometimes a girl needs chocolate. This weekend was one of those times, and I was thankful to have a recipe for double chocolate chip muffins on hand. (Double! Chocolate!) Now, I realize that pumpkin is more a fall/winter flavor. But after discovering the wonders of...
by Mary Carver | Jul 11, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life, recipes & food
On Friday we had a playdate scheduled. My friend e-mailed with specifics and said, “If you want to try a new recipe on us – you know, for your blog – you sure can!” Well, what was I supposed to do after she said THAT?! I’d been planning...
