One hundred years ago, when they made rules about bloggers having to disclose what they got for free, I didn't think it was a big deal. In other words, blogs were suddenly ruled by the same standards as every other publication. So easy: Just let people know if you were compensated.
Read moreResponsible Day Drinking (Alt. Title: Who likes to party? And not get sick? Me.)
I want to be clear here: I'm judging you, just a little, but I know you can do better. And I've spent years judging myself, so now we're even. (Besides, I gave up on myself a long time ago, but I still believe in you.) So we're going to talk about drinking responsibly on vacation.
Read moreTiny Sandwiches
Some days, even a whole sandwich is too much to handle. Kidding. I can always eat a sandwich, but sometimes I like to meddle, which is where tea sandwiches come in. Or finger sandwiches, or whatever you call them. My mom called them finger sandwiches, but...I don't like to name food after body parts? But "tea sandwich" sounds pretentious and my big thing is eating at home in my stretchy pants, so.
Read moreWeeknight Win: Tex-Mexi-Carolinian Casserole. Or Something.
I keep my mouth full to stop myself from sharing, because sometimes? You just need to keep that garbage inside. On family vacations—arguably the hardest time to stifle big feelings—everybody wins! The worse you behave and the harder I have to work to keep my mouth shut, the more decadent the reward.
Read moreI cook my feelings. Then invite everyone over to eat them.
You know that thing, when your husband or one of your children tells you to stop yelling at them, when all you're actually doing is enunciating, and only because they ignored you the first five or seven times you spoke? I know that thing.
Read moreThe Basics: About That Casserole
If you have almost any food in your house, you can probably make a casserole. Here's how.
Read moreDIY Canned Soup for Casseroles
Dried mushrooms and dried mushroom powder. Do not snort.
At some point (soon, I hope, but y'all know I'm a liar) I'll teach you how to make a quick southern-style casserole out of things you already have in your kitchen. Won't that be fun? But first things first. What do you do when you don't have the "1 can cream of mushroom soup" your mother's recipe calls for?
Read moreThat Tomatillo Sauce I Almost Forgot How to Make
Why do I make things without writing down how to do it? Is it because I'm afraid of failure and that writing down a doomed recipe will only send me further into the abyss of self loathing? Maybe.
Read moreThe Only 3 Summer Sides I Need. Actually, 4.
I'm sitting in the ER. (Don't worry too much. I'm waiting for my sister who was in a car accident. Her car is a complete loss, but you'll have to ask her about that.) The Democratic National Convention is on and y'all wouldn't believe the commentary in this waiting room. Or maybe you would.
Read moreHow Sweet It Is: Home Alone
Do you ever forget how easy it is?
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