Wow!  Long title, but I think I got all the elements in there...

Remember that 30 lb. container of wheatberries?  Well, we're slowly working our way through them.  (Glacially, more like.) Last night I decided to give them a chance to co-star with roast chicken.  A star was born.  They overcame the chicken and ended up taking center stage.  ( Read more... )

I'm starting to feel a lot like a squirrel storing up for winter.  Mandyland's been a hot bed for food preservation.


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"Chad!  I just found a post on Craigslist for free basil.  The ad says they're trying to clear room to plant other stuff."

"We already have basil."

"Yeah, I know.  But not enough to make big batches of pesto."

"Huh.  Well, why don't you pick it up on the way to your doctor's appointment today."

And that's when the paranoia sets in.

"You don't think they ( Read more... )