I think I set a record on Sunday. The very first person — ever, in the history of kitchens — to call out, “Oh, don’t even TELL me we’re out of caraway seed.” Because … who uses caraway seed? And who uses caraway seed so often that they actually fear running out of it? (Well, … Continue reading Weighty issues (oh, and slow cooker thyme pork roast)
There aren’t too many slow cooker recipes we eat every. drop. of. Every Crock Pot meal produces leftovers — especially for just two people (and a toothless infant who has just started eyeing “real food”). But more often than not, we get tired of the food before the food tires of us. Or something like … Continue reading Creamy chicken and wild rice soup in the slow cooker
Though I hear rumblings about spring being “just around the corner,” it’s still mighty cold in our corner of the universe . . . making soup pretty much a staple around here. I’ve extolled the virtues of my slow cooker often (too often?) lately, but it really is one of my favorite things. I love … Continue reading White bean chile chicken verde soup in the slow cooker
It all started with fennel. Now that we’re well into a sparkly new year and I’m no longer stricken with delightful nausea for most of my waking hours, Spence and I have been trying to get back into regular meal preparation. We both love to cook and enjoy coming up with creative dinners, but we … Continue reading Tuscan chicken stew in the slow cooker
We’re all about quick, filling eats around here. Preparing for the big move this weekend has meant our dinners are a little . . . unusual here at the Johnson residence. We spend most after-work evenings taking carloads of stuff to the new house, where we scrub and sand and shuffle before eventually pouring ourselves … Continue reading Slow cooker steak and veggie soup
Spencer and I met seven years ago today. As I type, our infant daughter — our sweet second child — is snoozing next to me, her tiny hands clasped beneath her chin. Hadley Rose arrived on March 10 — 17 days before her due date. At nearly 38 weeks pregnant, I wasn’t technically full-term, but you … Continue reading Here comes Hadley Rose
You know what’s weird? My lack of bizarre pregnancy cravings. Where I spent last time constantly fantasizing about Coke Slurpees, chips and spicy salsa, frosted lemonades from Chick-Fil-A and jalapeno poppers (something I rarely eat in “real” life, by the way), this pregnancy has been strangely devoid of oddball snacks. I mean, I’m eating fish. … Continue reading Creamy bacon bow-tie pasta with Brussels sprouts
