Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures

Down Home Cooking

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I discovered a bag of pinto beans today in my pantry that I bought eons ago. No, dry goods don’t go bad to my knowledge, but still… I decided to whip them…

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The Takeout Patron’s Pledge –

I do hereby solemnly swear:that I will not look down on truncated to-go menus, but rather regard them as a sensible way to optimize goodness;that I will avoid ordering hot sandwiches with lettuce on them because that’s just not going … Continue reading

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Inclement Weather and Hungry!

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
So, have you ever had a natural disaster (flood , tornado , earthquake , windstorm or something worst?) or just been snowed in for a extended period of time? What did you…

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Etiquette Question: Guest Edition

What do I do if someone brings a guest who has a ton of dietary restrictions without giving me advanced warning? Alex answers this question as I would, “My house my rules.”  I also found myself chuckling and rolling my … Continue reading

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Whole Roasted Garlic Chicken

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I opened the freezer to find two whole Costco Foster Farm chickens. I laughed as it is clear my spouse is not letting me live done the tale of the costly chicken.…

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