Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Now that the kids are back at school, it’s time to party, Kalamu, Fiesta, forever…..sorry lost in a Lionel Richie song. Come on and sing along! Gah! Sorry, sorry. I just love parties. And what better way to celebrate that the kids are back at school than with a fun get-together? Not for you and …
My husband was on vacation the last two weeks and took over the kitchen. This was a mixed blessing. On the plus side, he’s a damn fine cook. I’m keeping him. On the negative side, his meals tend to be a little caveman-ish. You know? Meat. Lots and lots of meat. I’m a little over …
I’m all over this Dill Potato Salad from the Barefoot Contessa this summer. I think it’s better served slightly warm or at room temperature, but tastes delicious when refrigerated for a few hours as well. Dill Potato Salad 3 pounds small white potatoes Kosher salt 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard …
by Tiffany Lepack Colours fascinate me. Each colour and the texture on the canvass tells a story. I have a secret that not a lot of people know about; I love the world of art and the adventure that it can bring. My best friend since high school recently told me that she was excited …
Just the thought of slow-roasted plum tomatoes can make one’s mouth water. These tomatoes, when roasted to perfection, resemble delightful candies on a tray. With tomatoes now being plentiful, it’s the perfect season to slow roast them. Not only do they serve as a delectable treat, but they can also be frozen and used later …
This is going to a bit of long-ish post for a simple recipe but bear with me. I’m going somewhere with this. Sort of. A couple of years ago, me and my best girls had a weekend getaway to Chicago. While there, we had the pleasure of dining at Graham Elliot’s restaurant. It was, as …
My husband knows I’m a total carb whore. He uses this knowledge to his advantage, not by being my Sugar Daddy, but by being my Bread Pusher. Not only can he bake up delicious loaves of bread and soft buns, but he also makes his own naan! Total enabler that man. Now, he’s moved onto …
by Lindsay Pennell When I had my first daughter, almost four years ago now, I never could have imagined how different my life would become. It’s not the 4 a.m. feedings, sleep deprivation, countless diaper changes or the way that life suddenly became all about my children that shocked me. It was the sudden bonds …
