This beer cheese bread recipe only uses a handful of ingredients and can be thrown together in just a couple of minutes. It is a quick bread, meaning it doesn’t use yeast, so it doesn’t need time to rise. The … Continue reading
I’ve made a little progress this week and added a new line item to my list. Here’s what’s going on: I’ve completed the main portion of my page reconfiguration project, which made my recipe tutorials easier to find and put … Continue reading
What is home? Home could be a lot of things. Is it a place? A storage unit? A gathering spot? A cafeteria? Being with family and friends? I’ve had the privilege of living in several different places in a few … Continue reading
You’ve heard of beef brisket. Ribs are good, but over-played. Pulled pork? Meh. There’s a new staple to add to the classic BBQ trifecta — The barbecued beef chuck roast — also known as “the Chuckie.” It meets all of … Continue reading
We have a tradition of going to the apple orchard every fall to spend time outside amongst cheerful kids and parents, to pick out a pumpkin or two, and to get our fix of apple baked goods. We are … Continue reading
Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp can be made in an oven or on a grill over medium indirect heat with the lid closed. Ingredients: Filling: About 6 medium-sized apples — peeled, cored, and diced 1/4 cup of apple cider (or … Continue reading
I have the opportunity to listen to a lot of podcasts at work and they tend to fall into two categories — business/entrepreneurship and personal development. One key topic to both categories is to be your authentic self do what … Continue reading
I read a few new blog posts yesterday and while perusing the comments, I had a thought. What’s the greatest compliment you’ve ever received? On many popular blog posts, you get several (or dozens or hundreds) of comments that all … Continue reading
Well, I crossed another item off of my Current Hard Work list and made progress on a couple more. We installed our railing for our new front steps. We started last week (click here for last week’s update) and finished … Continue reading
The worst week of work I’ve had in a LONG, LONG time is finally coming to a close. I won’t go into details here. They’re not important anyway. I have finally made the decision that it is time for me … Continue reading
Dan Miller, author of 48 Days to the Work You Love and No More Dreaded Mondays, says “Be extremely intentional about the use of your time; decide in advance what’s important.” I think it’s as important to decide what you … Continue reading
After last week’s triumphant success on the new retaining wall across our front yard, this week has been a disappointment. We were extra busy at work, which led to staying late, which cut into my time, and more importantly, energy … Continue reading
