Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
What to serve for dinner when you’re renovating your kitchen? That is the magic question around here these days. So, for the next month, I’m going to try and get by with a slow-cooker, a toaster, a microwave and a hot plate. Last night, I made this and I have to admit it was pretty …
Every year around November 1st, the debate kicks off: is it too early for Christmas? Once upon a time I would have raised an eyebrow at lights before Remembrance Day. But now? Oh my dear, sweet child, all bets are off. The world is a lot right now, and if cranking Mariah Carey the minute …
by Emily Cappo The costume catalogs started appearing in our mail earlier this year, arriving even before school started. I was annoyed, as I usually am, because I like to live in the moment and enjoy the season I’m in, rather than have to think ahead about the holidays and winter chill. …
Mojo n. * Self-confidence, Self-assuredness. As in basis for belief in ones self in a situation. Good luck fetish / charm to bolster confidence. Ability to bounce back from a debilitating trauma and negative attitude Last Friday, out of the blue, my mojo got up and left. Not a word or warning ahead of …
Ask any woman where she’d most like to spend a day and you’d probably hear the word “spa” repeated over and over again. And why not? After all, spas are where we go to restore our souls and bring equilibrium into our chaotic lives. They are the very essence of “serenity now”. Not all …
A couple of weeks ago, somebody brought to my attention a website called Dogshaming. People submit pictures of their dogs wearing signs around their neck that are meant to be confessions of bad deeds. As the owner of two dogs who do some pretty stupid things, I thought it was hysterical in a twisted …
I love my cast iron skillet. It is, bar none, my most favourite thing in my kitchen. This French Toast is soaked overnight in the fridge then fried up golden and crisp in the skillet. Overnight Skillet French Toast 1 french baquette, cut into 1″ thick slices 1 1/2 cups half and half 4 eggs …
We’ve been making these Bean Burritos from Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food for years now. They are so easy to make and because they are frozen in single servings, they are great for a late night snack for someone or for me when I want something quick for lunch. These are also perfect for meatless meals. …
